Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Pakistan's government debt fell by 1.7 percent in August compared to July, showing slight relief amid ongoing fiscal pressures. Both domestic and external borrowings saw adjustments, but debt remains a major concern. Analysts note that careful management of borrowing is crucial to maintain economic stability.

Domestic debt declined to Rs54.1 trillion in August from Rs54.988 trillion in July, though it is still up 11.9 percent year-on-year. The decrease was mainly due to reduced borrowing through Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) and treasury bills. PIBs fell to Rs34.55 trillion, while treasury bills dropped to Rs8.65 trillion during the month.

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