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Nepal Update: Labour permits for Middle East and Gulf countries suspended, election countdown nears

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Nepal has temporarily suspended labour permits for workers travelling to several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries due to the evolving situation in the region. Listen to the latest weekly update from Nepal, including final preparation for the March 5 polls, the government decides to form a Gen Z Council and footballer Sabitra Bhandari (Samba) receiving treatment support raised by her fans.

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Nepal has temporarily suspended labour permits for workers travelling to several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries due to the evolving situation in the region. Listen to the latest weekly update from Nepal, including final preparation for the March 5 polls, the government decides to form a Gen Z Council and footballer Sabitra Bhandari (Samba) receiving treatment support raised by her fans.

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