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Circular debt

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In Pakistan, circular debt is a public debt which is a cascade of unpaid government subsidies,[1] which results in accumulation of debt on distribution companies. When this happens, the distribution companies cannot pay independent power producers who in turn, are unable to pay fuel-providing companies thus creating the debt effect as seen in the country.[2]

As of July 2024, the total circular debt of Pakistan was Rs. 5,730 billion.[3]

References

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  1. ^ The Conundrum of Circular Debt. Energy Law & Policy eJournal. Social Science Research Network (SSRN). Accessed 28 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Lights out: 'Circular debt' cripples Pakistan's power sector". Al Jazeera.
  3. ^ "Circular debt reaches Rs5.73tr". The Express Tribune. 18 July 2024.