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Pakistan Records 9-Year Low Fiscal Deficit of 5.38% in FY25

Stacks of Pakistani rupee banknotes representing improved fiscal stability and record government revenues in FY25.

Karachi, August 5, 2025: Pakistan has recorded a 9-year low fiscal deficit of 5.38% of GDP in FY25, outperforming both the government’s revised estimate and the IMF’s projection of 5.6%. The improvement is primarily driven by a strong 36% year-on-year (YoY) growth in combined tax and non-tax revenues, against an …

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Pakistan Records 9-Year Low Fiscal Deficit of 5.38% in FY25

Infographic showing Pakistan’s fiscal deficit at 5.38% of GDP in FY25, the lowest in 9 years, with growth in tax and non-tax revenues, and improved primary surplus and tax-to-GDP ratio.

August 05, 2025: Pakistan’s fiscal performance in FY25 has surprised positively, as the country posted a 9-year low fiscal deficit of 5.38% of GDP, outperforming both government and IMF estimates of 5.6%. This marks a significant milestone in fiscal consolidation and is largely credited to impressive growth in revenues. The …

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