West Asia conflict slows down intake of Nepalis in foreign jobs

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West Asia conflict slows down intake of Nepalis in foreign jobs

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Conflict in West Asia has slowed labor migration from Nepal, with a 19% drop in new labor permits attributed to fewer job openings in Gulf countries, stricter labor regulations, and rising geopolitical tensions.

New labour permits fall nearly 19 percent as job opportunities shrink in Gulf countries, labour regulations tighten, and geopolitical tensions rise in West Asia.

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