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Pakistan’s public debt rises Rs6.2tr to Rs91tr in FY26: ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has gone up by Rs6.21 trillion by the end of ...
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Debt, salaries gobble up Sh13trn in approved spending over three years: COB report
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Brazil’s Public Debt Hits US$1.74 Trillion: Interest added about US$16.6 billion to Brazil’s federal debt in September, while net new borrowing was only US$0 ...
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Japan's debt-servicing costs seen at record in next fiscal year, Kyodo reports: Japan's finance ministry expects debt-servicing costs to rise 17% to a record 36 ...
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Kenya's debt nears Sh13 trillion mark as repayment woes mount: Official government data shows that Kenya's public debt is racing towards a record of ...
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U.S. National Debt Soars Past $39 Trillion Amid Concerns Over Cost of Iran War: The milestone comes amid growing concern over the cost of the Iran war ...
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Key FactsUS Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion Amid Iran Conflict Costs
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The US national debt topped $39 trillion, including $31.3 trillion in public debt and $7.6 trillion in intragovernmental holdings.
- Since last year’s presidential inauguration, debt increased by roughly $2.8 trillion despite previous reduction pledges.
- Expenses for the ongoing 20-day Iran war have reached $12 billion, contributing to rising fuel and energy costs nationwide.
- The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion in funding, while lawmakers criticize the administration’s lack of a clear war plan.
Trump has not given a single clear reason for the war and has no plan to end it, she said.— Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts after a closed-door briefing on the Iran war
CBK data: Ruto administration borrowed Sh3 trillion in three years: The public debt grew by 17 percent, with a higher reliance on domestic financing.
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Pakistan records PKR1.37 trillion drop in public debt, first drop in six years : Drop driven by early repayments, lower borrowing needs, stronger financial ...
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Govt debt tops Tk 21 trillion: For the first time, Bangladesh's outstanding government debt has surged past the Tk 21 trillion mark ...
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Public debt grows by Sh1 trillion in eight months: The government has been borrowing more from the domestic market due to low interest rates, CS Mbadi says.
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Tinubu asks Senate to approve fresh $2.3bn loan, four months after securing $21.5m, ¥15bn, €65m loans approval
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Debt management must be sustainable: Nigeria's public debt hits a staggering N149 trillion, raising concerns about sustainability. Explore the factors driving ...
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Sh12 trillion public debt horror with little to show: Kenya’s growing debt that has crossed the Sh12 trillion mark with economists noting the lack of tangible ...
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Paid articlePaywall Group asks Nigerian govt. to ensure loan, debt transparency: The group gave the advice following the Senate’s approval of the 2025-2026 external borrowing plan ...
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Pakistan faces $23 billion in external debt servicing this fiscal year: Economic Outlook: Pakistan must repay $23 billion in external debt this fiscal ...
deccanherald.com/world/pakistan-faces-23-billion-in-external-debt-servicing-this-fiscal-year-3636630
JUST IN: Tinubu requests NASS’ approval to borrow $21.5 million, ¥15 billion, €65 million
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Key FactsTinubu Seeks External Loans to Boost National Development
May 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
- President Tinubu requested external loans totaling $21.5 million and 15 billion yen, plus a €65 million grant for the 2025–2026 fiscal period.
- The funds are intended to generate employment, advance skill acquisition, promote entrepreneurship, reduce poverty, and improve food security nationwide.
- The loan proposal was referred to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt for review and a report within two weeks.
- Nigeria's public debt reached approximately N144.7 trillion by the end of 2024, with rising debt servicing costs limiting funds for key development sectors.
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