Lahore, Jan. 8 -- Pakistan's business community has begun to voice renewed concerns over the country's economic direction, questioning whether the recent spell of macroeconomic stability can meaningfully evolve into long-term growth. Although the government highlights improvements in key indicators, industrial leaders argue that the fundamental weaknesses of the economy remain largely untouched, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) Chairman Syed Mehmood Ghaznavi said that despite an uptick in foreign inflows and healthier reserves, the government continues to be overburdened by massive interest-related obligations that consume much of the national b...