Nepal's First Budget Since Gen-Z Protests Eyes Exit from FATF Grey List, Targets 7% Growth

Nepal's First Budget Since Gen-Z Protests Eyes Exit from FATF Grey List, Targets 7% Growth

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Nepal on Friday unveiled its budget of NRS 2.124 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, the first since last year's Gen-Z protests in September, with a key focus on exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and achieving 7 per cent economic growth. World News | Nepal's First Budget Since Gen-Z Protests Eyes Exit from FATF Grey List, Targets 7% Growth.

Nepal unveils US$13.8bil reform budget after political shift

Nepal’s finance minister Swarnim Wagle said the spending plan focuses on boosting infrastructure, technology, health and education. (EPA Images pic) KATHMANDU: Nepal’s government unveiled on Friday its first budget since sweeping to power after a youth-led uprising, promising reforms and a push to revive growth following months of political turmoil. Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, assumed office in March after a landslide victory for his party…