Nepal heads towards crises as natural disasters hit the country amidst pandemic
Nepal reels as multiple disasters hit the Himalayan nation Large swathes of farmland and villages have been submerged in the southern plains, while landslides or floods have upended roads and swept away bridges across the country. Over 200 deaths due to landslides and floods triggered by seasonal rains have been recorded since late May. Kathmandu […]
Pandemic and Need for Computerized Trade in South Asia
Pandemic highlights need for computerized trade in South Asia as states restricted trans-border human and freight transport amid COVID-19
Economic indicators Improve Ahead of Ease in Lockdown in Nepal
Ease in lockdown Easing the lockdown since mid-May has improved some of the economic indicators of the Nepali economy. On July 20, Nepali cabinet eased four months-long lockdowns, while keeping Covid-19 SOPs in place for the country. The lockdown began on March 24, However, the COVID 19 spread by far has killed 42 people in […]
G20 Officials Implore IMF for Support via Revised Means
G20 Virtual Meeting G20 Finance ministers and central bank governors attended a virtual meeting on July 18, 2020. The finance ministers and governors of major economies discussed the need for abrupt and extensive policy measures. It was added that the extra funding from the IMF is required. Especially since the economies are struggling both in […]
Kashmir, a Flash-point for South Asia
Webinar by School of International Service On July 15, 2020, Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan attended a webinar about “The Future of Kashmir & the Challenges of COVID-19,” which was planned by the School of International Service (SAIS). Stating Kashmir was a flashpoint for undermining peace and security in South Asia. He […]