
Rs. 61bn was the net increase in power-sector circular debt in FY2025–26. But gross additions were far larger. Shahid Anwar explains why the flow of new liabilities matters as much as the accumulated stock.
Pakistan’s circular debt stood at Rs. 1.675 trillion in June 2026 — but the stock alone doesn’t tell the full story. Shahid Anwar argues that policymakers must also track how much new financial pressure enters the system each year.