DNA
Amid the West Asia conflict, several countries are managing with limited fuel and gas supplies. Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has affected energy flows, pushing up fuel, food, and freight costs. The mounting pressure on the global supply chain is weighing on economies and fuelling inflation and economic distress in neighbouring countries, including Pakistan and the UAE. While India has maintained a 'sab changa si' attitude, PM Modi's seven appeals to the nation to reduce fuel consumption, postpone gold purchases, adopt work from home, and limit foreign travel have triggered a lockdown-like mindset among citizens. Not like Covid, but could India consider Pakistan's 'smart lockdown' idea in this situation?
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