Pokhara International Airport: Chinese Loans Raise Concerns Over Long-Term Viability

KATHMANDU: Incumbent Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda inaugurated the long-awaited regional international airport at Pokhara on January 1, 2023, in the spirit of the new year.

Despite the controversy surrounding its development, the much-anticipated ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, and other top leaders, sending a clear message about Nepal’s commitment to expanding its transportation infrastructure.