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Karachi [Pakistan], July 6 (ANI): Pakistan’s total debt has surged to a new peak, hitting PKR 67.816 trillion as of May 2024, according to a report by ARY News citing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank data reveals a significant 15 per cent increase in the federal government’s total debt over the past year, marking an addition of PKR 8,852 billion. In May 2023, the total debt stood at PKR 58,964 billion, escalating to PKR 66,086 billion by April 2024. Pakistan’s domestic debt has also soared to a record high of PKR 46,208 billion, reflecting ongoing fiscal challenges. Meanwhile…