Pakistan's public debt has reached alarming levels, exceeding the statutory limit set by the Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act (FRDLA). According to the Tribune Latest, the public debt is Rs17 trillion higher than the permissible limit, reaching 70.7% of GDP, well above the 56% cap. The total public debt stands at Rs80.5 trillion, with every Pakistani owing approximately Rs333,000, as reported by sgspl.pk. This unsustainable debt level is consuming half of the annual budget, severely limiting the government's ability to fund productive investments and exacerbating the tax burden on citizens. The Express Tribune highlights that the debt-to-GDP ratio has increased by 13% year-on-year, reflecting a significant fiscal challenge for the country.