AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFATF Watch: Nepal remains on the FATF “grey list” after APG’s review retained the country under increased monitoring, despite recent commitments to tighten anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing steps. Monsoon & Weather: Rain has started but the monsoon is still delayed in parts of Nepal; temperatures remain high in the Tarai, with heavy rain possible in hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki. Public Safety: Police arrested 23 people in separate raids across districts for illegal drugs. Finance & Banking: Nepal Rastra Bank moved to rein in soaring CEO pay at banks and financial institutions by setting salary and benefit caps tied to institution size and employee costs. Health: Cancer chemotherapy drug shortages (including Carboplatin and Cisplatin) are expected to ease soon as imports are being facilitated. Politics: Rastriya Swatantra Party gears up for its first national general convention in Chitwan, with over 4,200 delegates and a strict code aimed at keeping leadership contests faction-free. Culture & Tourism: President Paudel and PM Shah observed Bhoto Jatra in Jawalakhel; Mustang also saw over 700,000 visitors in 11 months, showing steady travel demand.
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