KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The parliamentary Industry, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Welfare committee on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to halt the process of issuing licenses to network marketing businesses that have been waiting for government approval to start their operation.

RIYADH, Nov 10: Norway announced the suspension of new licenses for weapons exports to Saudi Arabia Friday, following Germany’s lead, as European countries are increasing their pressure on the kingdom over the murder of journalist Kamal Khashoggi and the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Yemen.