Commentary

Nepal: Exploring the possibility and Challenges of Domestic and Regional Connectivity through Inland Waterways-Part 1

– Dikshya Singh, Research officer South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) Nepal is plagued with hosts of problems; connectivity is only one of them. The landlockedness and difficult topography have compromised prospects of transport connectivity in this Himalayan country. The result is over-reliance on expensive, uncompetitive and, oftentimes, unsafe surface transport. Authorities […]

Nepal: Who said what on the ouster of Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

A comprehensive compilation N. P. Upadhyaya (Aryal) Kathmandu: To begin with, the first comment came to this news portal from a Pakistani Strategic Security Analyst, Dr. Rizwan Naseer who commented saying, “a towering politician, a loved Prime Minister and a man of integrity faced no confidence vote, presumably spurred by the US funding”. Dr. Naseer […]

Captain Imran Khan Clean bowled, South Asian regional stability under threat ?

With Malice to None N. P. Upadhyaya (Aryal) Kathmandu: The high political “midnight” drama staged by the Pakistan’s Opposition-combined against the sitting Prime Minister Imran Khan has come to a dramatic end with the unceremonious or otherwise ouster of Imran Khan as Prime Minister of Pakistan. PM Khan is just a former Cricket Captain who […]

Nepal: Religious Tourism Picks Up in Pakistan

Aamir Latif, Pakistan Pakistan is just 75 years old, but it is situated in a region that has been home to the world’s three major religions-Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism for centuries. The South Asian Muslim state (Islamic Republic) hosts scores of revered pilgrimage sites – dating back to 5,000 years – for not only the […]

Nepal maintains independent position on major issues of global concerns: PM Deuba

Established more than seven decades ago the Council has lived up to its vision of becoming a forum for discussion on issues of national and international importance. The theme chosen for this year’s Journal “Strategic Importance: Foreign Policy of Nepal” is timely and relevant. It has been nearly nine months since the present government assumed […]