AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRSP Convention Update: The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s closed session at Chitwan’s exhibition center has been postponed, with disputes over the delegate list and Madhesh complaints blamed for the delay; the session is now set to start early Tuesday. Anti-Graft Crackdown: CIAA has filed corruption charges against 16 people, including the Department of Passport DG, in the passport printing case, seeking billions in damages; a German firm also asked the government for security for staff. FATF Watch: Nepal remains on FATF’s “grey list,” with the watchdog saying reforms are still not enough and urging stronger risk-based supervision and enforcement. Energy & Trade: Bangladesh is reviewing a joint 683MW hydropower project with Nepal. Weather: Monsoon winds are affecting Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati, with possible heavy rain in parts of Koshi and a heat-wave risk in some Terai areas. Health: Bird flu is spreading in Kathmandu Valley, with rapid response teams deployed and the Central Zoo affected. Markets: NEPSE closed slightly down at about 2,700 points. Regional Tragedy: A Qatar LNG-area explosion killed 13 workers (including Indians) and injured 66; Qatar says it was an accident, not sabotage.
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