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Protests Test Government’s Credibility
Protests Test Government’s Credibility
Protests across multiple sectors are challenging the Shah government’s credibility, as citizens demand faster action on reforms, services, and economic management.
1 day ago
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Turning Nepal's Sukumbasi Crisis into an Urban Opportunity
Turning Nepal's Sukumbasi Crisis into an Urban Opportunity
Nepal must replace eviction-driven responses to the Sukumbasi issue with a permanent, rights-based urban settlement strategy that integrates affordable housing, secure tenure, livelihood support, and smart land-use planning.
4 days ago
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A Risky Bureaucratic Overhaul
A Risky Bureaucratic Overhaul
Reducing 60,000 government jobs may shrink the bureaucracy on paper, but without transparent recruitment, legal safeguards and institutional reform, it is unlikely to improve governance.
4 days ago
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Protect Consumers, Not Profiteers
Protect Consumers, Not Profiteers
The government's success should be measured not by seasonal market inspections but by its ability to keep essential goods affordable and prevent artificial price hikes throughout the year.
5 days ago
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China's Communist Party at 105: Evolution, Reform and Influence
China's Communist Party at 105: Evolution, Reform and Influe...
As the Communist Party of China marks its 105th anniversary, its remarkable transformation from a small revolutionary movement into the world's most influential ruling party offers valuable insights into governance, development and Nepal-China relations.
5 days ago
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Karna’s Armour: Why Some Brands Are Hard to Defeat
Karna’s Armour: Why Some Brands Are Hard to Defeat
Sustainable competitive advantage comes not from products or promotions but from meaningful differentiation that becomes an inseparable part of a brand's identity and customer experience.
5 days ago
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Farms and tourism trails wait. Will the Balen government walk the talk?
Farms and tourism trails wait. Will the Balen government wal...
An industry accounting for about 25 percent of the economy's gross output but employing more than half of the country's labor force is, by definition, an industry with low productivity.
6 days ago
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Poor Spending, Bigger Deficit
Poor Spending, Bigger Deficit
Nepal's widening fiscal deficit reflects chronic underperformance in development spending, underscoring the urgent need for stronger project execution, better governance, and disciplined public investment.
6 days ago
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Encourage FDI to Curb the Burden of Public Debt
Encourage FDI to Curb the Burden of Public Debt
Nepal must urgently attract foreign direct investment to reduce its excessive reliance on public debt for mega infrastructure projects.
Jul 14, 2026
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Diplomacy Demands Clarity
Diplomacy Demands Clarity
Amid signs of growing mistrust with China, Nepal must unequivocally reaffirm its commitment to the One China policy and ensure its territory is never used against any neighboring country.
Jul 14, 2026