ECONOMY
Govt pledges $100 billion GDP, $3,000 per capita income in 5 years
Govt pledges $100 billion GDP, $3,000 per capita income in 5...
Unveiling a draft of the ‘National Commitment,’ the government has laid out ambitious economic transformation plans. The document incorporates pledges from six major political parties made ahead of the March 5 elections, stating that these visions will guide the upcoming budget, policies...
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report, released during its spring meetings in Washington.
Apr 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt capital spending lags at 23.58 percent in nine months, down from last FY
Govt capital spending lags at 23.58 percent in nine months,...
According to records from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), the government spent Rs 96.19 billion on capital projects between mid-July 2025 and April 13, 2026—the final day of Nepali Year 2082. This is against an annual allocation of Rs 407.88 billion for development projects.
Apr 15, 2026
OPINION
To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth
To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth
A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper structural flaws of Nepal’s education system.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India’s waterways and China’s seapo...
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India...
The government has invited political parties and stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft by April 23. According to the document, the commitment will be integrated into the annual policies, programs, budget and reform agenda of the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 and beyond, a...
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, according to maritime data provider Kpler.
Apr 15, 2026
Editorial
From Promise to Pause
From Promise to Pause
Missed anti-corruption deadlines and opaque asset disclosures are eroding public trust in governance and exposing deep structural limits to accountability in Nepal.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political order and China ties
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political orde...
According to the report, the RSP’s clear majority victory reflects what it terms a “rejection of established political forces.” Analysts cited in the document characterize the alliance between Balen Shah and the RSP as a “marriage of convenience,” driven more by circums...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five years
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five...
The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled an ambitious target to create 1.5 million jobs within the country over the next five years. The government made the announcement while releasing a draft of an 18-point “national commitment,” outlining a roadmap for policy...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiative
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiat...
According to the national commitment document made public by the government, the program will be carried forward through policies and programs with the aim of establishing Nepal as a global leader on issues related to climate change and the Himalayas. Clause No. 14 of the document explicitly mention...
Apr 14, 2026