header banner

Op ed

Latest

Editorial

A New Flight Path for Pokhara

Flydubai_16dba1842e4_large_20230425075522.jpg
Flydubai’s direct Pokhara–Dubai flights mark a turning point for Nepal’s underutilised international airports, offering fresh hope for tourism growth, labour mobility, and broader aviation development.
3 days ago
Editorial

A Wise Retreat by the Opposition, But Accountability Still M...

HoR -1779759111.webp
The opposition deserves credit for ending the parliamentary deadlock, but Prime Minister Balendra Shah must still uphold the fundamental democratic principle of accountability to parliament.
4 days ago
OPINION

A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?

Budget-1780271477.webp
Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but its success will depend on implementation amid mounting fiscal and debt pressures.
5 days ago
Editorial

Powering Nepal's EV Future

electricvehicle_20220812135005.jpg
Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match rising EV adoption and growing hydropower generation.
5 days ago
OPINION

NHRC Investigation and the Perils of Parallelism

NHRC_20220224160825.jpg
NHRC’s investigation into the September 2025 Gen Z movement, driven in part by concerns over international accreditation, exceeded its statutory role and created a harmful parallel oversight process that risks undermining Nepal’s constitutional governance framework.
6 days ago
OPINION

Seizing the Moment: Balen Shah and the Future of Nepal–India...

Nepal-India-1773187327.webp
Now is the time for Prime Minister Balen Shah to take the next step and visit India. Such a visit could help shape the next chapter of one of South Asia’s most important and enduring relationships.
6 days ago
Editorial

Breaking the Cycle of Monsoon Losses

boat_rescue.jpg
With more than 226,000 people potentially at risk this monsoon, Nepal must prioritise preparedness and prevention rather than repeating the familiar cycle of disaster, damage assessment and relief.
6 days ago
OPINION

Open Doors, Empty Promises

Foreign-1770968604.webp
Record remittances mask a migration system that shifts recruitment, health, and social security burdens almost entirely onto migrant workers.
Jun 08, 2026
Editorial

Powering Nepal with Pension Savings

socialsecurityfund_20230624152253.jpeg
SSF’s planned investment in Nepal’s energy sector could generate strong long-term returns and support national development, but only if guided by transparency, rigorous due diligence, and prudent risk management.
Jun 08, 2026
OPINION

Nepal’s Energy Future Depends on How We Use Power

714597833_2747093282339305_6905850540584835529_n-1780666408.webp
Nepal’s next energy revolution lies not in producing more electricity, but in turning its consumption into a national campaign that drives jobs, reduces imports and builds prosperity.
Jun 05, 2026