West Asia Tensions Halt Foreign Employment for Thousands of Nepalis, Threatening Remittance-Based Economy

Kathmandu. The escalating war and tension in West Asia are beginning to directly impact Nepal's foreign employment sector. The tripartite conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has affected international flights, and due to increased security risks, thousands of Nepali youths who had completed all procedures for foreign employment have been forced to remain in the country.This has, on one hand, put the dreams of youths preparing to go abroad on 'hold,' and on the other hand, it is certain to deliver a major blow to Nepal's remittance-dependent economy. Clouds of crisis are currently hovering over Nepal's economy, which relies...