Budget deficit down to 5.4% of GDP in FY25 from 6.8% in FY24

Boy walks past a sidewalk money exchange stall decorated with pictures of banknotes in Karachi. — Reuters/FileStatistical discrepancy went up to Rs0.32tr in Fiscal Year 2024-25.Govt had to borrow 50% amount to finance defence spending.Net revenue receipts at Rs9.94tr after Rs6.85…