To actively pursue development, Governor Poudel must articulate a vision beyond risk management.

The budget for FY 2025-26 lacks reforms and direction to drive change in Nepal.

We must envision an even more liberal world where tariffs are used as instruments, not weapons.

It is hard to be elated by looking at the government’s programmes for the upcoming fiscal year.

Kathmandu has been trying to control how Pokhara airport will be used and what it will give the country.

Difficulties lie ahead as Nepal braces for transition to a developing country.

People want the country to 'actually' graduate from LDC status, not just on paper.

It is evident that the coalition of parties neither stands on a moral nor ideological foundation.

Targeted policies are needed to break the cycle of remittance coming in and going out to pay for imports.

Nepal can finally achieve middle-income status and prosperity in the next decade, provided the leadership is development-oriented.

People should refuse to spend the entire day waiting in a queue in a government office.

The country has fallen into a black hole of bad governance, corruption, nepotism and totalitarianism

Enter week 45. That’s how long the KP Oli-led government with the largest governing majority has been around for

Finance minister has come up only with plans and programmes that can be implemented, if tried honestly

Wading into uncharted waters, we might see new ways of ensuring good governance