गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Former Finance Ministers draw government’s attention to economy Politics Former Finance Ministers draw government’s attention to economy KathmanduPati April 10, 2022 KATHMANDU – Three former Finance Ministers have drawn the attention of the government to pay attention to economic stability, development and good governance. Former Finance Ministers Bishnu Prasad Poudel, Surendra Pandey and Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada drew the attention of the government by organizing a press conference today. On the occasion, they urged the government not to allow the country’s economy to deteriorate. In a statement distributed to the media on the occasion, they stated that the external sector is facing crisis, the import has increased uncontrollably this fiscal year and reached around 1500 billion in eight months and if the present situation remained the import will reach more than 2200 billion. The former Finance Ministers opined that the growing import has not contributed to production except leading to increased consumption. In this backdrop, they urged the government to think about the economic health of the country in time. Noting that trade deficit has increased at present, the former Finance Ministers projected it to exceed Rs 2000 billion by the close of the current fiscal year if the present situation continued. They also objected to the government’s decision to suspend Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari. Write your comments RELATED NEWS India’s voter roll revision sparks protests French student protests escalate into National crisis, hundreds of schools… Australia announces A$15 Million more for flood-hit Nepal US prepares for possible major military strike on Iran, Axios… Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0
