Tag: Debt Sustainability
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Pakistan’s Public Debt Reaches 80.5 Trillion Rupees: What It Means for the Economy
Overview: A Record Public Debt Pakistan’s public debt rose to an all-time high of 80.5 trillion rupees by the end of June 2025, the Finance Ministry told the National Assembly in a written response. The figure marks a new milestone for the country’s borrowing, reflecting ongoing fiscal imbalances, higher financing needs, and the challenging macroeconomic…
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Pakistan’s Public Debt Hits a Record Rs80.5 Trillion, NA Told
Overview: A Record Debt Level Revealed to Parliament Pakistan’s public debt climbed to a historic Rs80.5 trillion by the end of June 2025, according to a written reply from the Finance Ministry presented to the National Assembly. The disclosure, prompted by a question from AP-leaning legislator Asif Khan, places debt at a new peak amid…
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Not in a Hurry to Borrow: Ghana’s Finance Minister Signals Cautious Path to Debt
Ghana’s Debt Strategy: Caution Over Quick Fixes In remarks that drew attention from financial markets and analysts alike, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated that Ghana should not rush back to the international capital market for loans. He framed the stance as a deliberate move to break what he described as a long-standing cycle…
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Ghana Won’t Rush Back to Borrowing: Ato Forson Calls for a Break in the Borrowing Cycle
Introduction: A Cautionary Stance on Borrowing Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has signaled a deliberate shift in Ghana’s approach to financing its needs. In recent remarks, he stated that he has no intention of rushing the country back into the international capital market for loans. The position marks a pivotal stance in a climate…
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Ato Forson: Ghana Won’t Rush Back to International Markets
Ghana’s Borrowing Dilemma: A Fresh Course Under Dr. Ato Forson In a clear departure from past fiscal habits, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that Ghana won’t rush to the international capital market for new loans. The remarks align with a broader push to break the country’s long-standing cycle of excessive and imprudent…
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ADC slams Tinubu over fresh N1.15 trillion loan, citing debt addiction and policy flip-flops
ADC blasts fresh N1.15 trillion loan request from Tinubu administration The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has openly condemned the latest domestic borrowing request of 1.15 trillion naira, framing it as a troubling sign of policy inconsistency and fiscal recklessness under President Bola Tinubu. As Nigeria grapples with mounting debt and tight fiscal constraints, the ADC…
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Nigeria’s Edun Champions a Fair, Inclusive Global Financial System: A Five-Point G-24 Agenda
Introduction: A Bold Step for Global Finance Under Nigeria’s leadership within the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), Finance Minister Edun has unveiled a five-point agenda aimed at reforming the global financial architecture. The objective is clear: build a fairer, more responsive system that serves developing economies, cushions volatility, and aligns international financial rules with the…
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Uganda Parliament Approves Shs11 Trillion Loan, Debt Hit Shs127 Trillion
Uganda Approves a New Shs11 Trillion Loan In a rapid series of parliamentary sessions, Uganda’s lawmakers approved a new loan totaling roughly Shs11 trillion, marking a significant increase in the country’s public borrowing. The approval comes just days after a prior tranche pushed the total loan commitments higher, setting the stage for a public debt…
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Uganda’s Public Debt-expanding Loans: Parliament Okays Shs11 Trillion, Debt Near 127 Trillion
Overview: A Record Borrowing Sprint Uganda’s Parliament has approved a new wave of borrowing that will push the country’s public debt higher and intensify debates about fiscal sustainability. In a rapid three-day session, lawmakers authorised approximately Shs11 trillion in fresh loans. This massive influx of credit has raised concerns about debt service, fiscal space, and…
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Uganda Parliament Approves Record Shs11 Trillion Loan, Raising Public Debt Concerns
Overview: A Record Loan for Uganda Uganda’s Parliament has approved a substantial new borrowing package, approving roughly Shs11 trillion in loans within a tight three-day window. The move, designed to fund diverse development projects, pushes the country’s public debt higher and raises questions about debt sustainability and the long-term impact on public finances. Debt Growth…