Q1-GDP @ constant prices -increased  7.8% [ as against 6.9% in the same quarter last year] -[2] Impact of Iran war has not been as significant [3] Gross value added [the preferred indicator of economic activities ] expanded 8.2% during the quarter [4] Economists aver -factors responsible r -[a]direct tax relief [b] a reduction in rate of GST last year [c] Supportive Monetary policy– Editorial BS