KATHMANDU, July 20: Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assured that the payments due to construction entrepreneurs from various government agencies are being verified and the payment process will proceed soon.

The primary reason for the government's unpopularity in recent years is economic hardship. As these hardships increase for ordinary citizens, dissatisfaction with the government grows. This dissatisfaction can extend to the democratic system itself, despite democracy being the most advanced system of governance. In recent times, such dissatisfaction has led to nostalgia for past autocracies. Therefore, the government must play an effective role in driving the country's economic growth.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Lawmaker and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24 has failed to accept the reality of economic slowdown and to fall in line with the government policies and programs.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel has made it clear that the government has not followed the policy to leave behind community radios.

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel and USAID Administrator Samantha Power held a meeting on Wednesday.