गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Council of Ministers: Safe rescue of Nepalis in Afghanistan be carried at the earliest Politics Council of Ministers: Safe rescue of Nepalis in Afghanistan be carried at the earliest KathmanduPati August 16, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – The government has decided to safely rescue the Nepalis in Afghanistan at the earliest in the wake of recently developed scenario there. The meeting of the Council of Ministers today directed the concerned authorities and agencies to take forward the coordinated rescue operation of the Nepalis in Afghanistan, according to Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and spokesperson of the government Gyanendra Bahadur Karki. Spokesperson Karki shared that the meeting convened at the official residence of Prime Minister at Baluwatar, Kathmandu also dwelt on matters relating to the hunger strike being staged by the former British Gurkhas in Britain’s capital London for equal pensions. The Spokesperson further said, “The government of Nepal is committed to resolve this issue through diplomatic means.” The government has already urged the protesting former British Gurkhas to call off their protest programmes. He said that the diplomatic process had been initiated and taken forward to address this issue. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Foreign intervention should be avoided: Shankar Pokhrel PM Prachanda says country exporting 10,000 megawatts of electricity in… Media’s role significant in addressing climate change crisis: Minister Sharma Home Minister Lamichhane instructs TIA to prioritise passengers’ interests Efforts underway to end parliament deadlock Nepal committed to promote culture of innovation, entrepreneurship: PM Dahal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around