Pakistan govt’s debt burden soars to 70.7 per cent of GDP: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Pakistan government’s latest 'Debt Policy Statement 2026' shows that in FY2024-25, the country’s public debt overshot the statutory ceiling by a staggering Rs 16.8 trillion, climbing to 70.7 per cent of GDP against a maximum permissible cap of 56 per cent set by Parliament, according to an article in the Karachi-headquartered Business Recorder.

Very informative: Students across country hail PM Modi after ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ session

IANS | February 6, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, offering guidance on education, skill development, technology and responsible citizenship, students across the country on Friday hailed him and described the session as 'very informative'. Several students said they learnt key lessons on time management, exam preparation and the importance of skill-based education.