Slower Q3 GDP growth and lower forecast for the full year is bad news for India’s economic recovery. Tackling the fallout of the Ukraine crisis and containing inflation should be Modi government’s priority. For starters, it should cut taxes to prevent petrol-diesel prices from soaring after voting ends in UP.
BJP MP’s arguments opposing pink liquor stores show deep-rooted misogyny
BJP MP Hans Raj Hans makes ludicrous arguments to oppose pink liquor stores in Delhi. His fear of intoxicated women likely falling in gutters and slapping husbands at home betrays deep-rooted misogyny. As if it’s okay for drunk men to do the same! Gender prejudice among public representatives is alarming.
PM Imran Khan’s PKR300 billion handout will further ruin Pakistan economy
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s PKR300 billion handout to subsidise fuel and electricity costs may win votes — but will further ruin Pakistan’s economy. This will undermine energy sector reforms and derail the country’s IMF bailout. Irresponsible populism got Pakistan into a hole, but its leaders can’t stop themselves from digging deeper.