Nepal is breathing a sigh of relief after days of intense protests, as the nationwide curfew finally lifted on Saturday. This comes right after Sushila Karki, the former Chief Justice, took oath as the country’s interim Prime Minister, bringing a fresh start to its turbulent politics.
The Nepalese Army decided not to extend the curfew, which was set to run until 6 am today, according to reports from The Himalayan Times. With restrictions gone, life is picking up pace—public buses started rolling out from Kathmandu this morning, and long-distance services to other parts of Nepal are back on track. It’s a welcome change for commuters and travelers hit hard by the unrest.
That said, not everything is fully open yet. Kathmandu’s Senior Superintendent of Police, Bishwo Adhikari, told The Kathmandu Post that while most spots in the Kathmandu Valley are now accessible, security teams will keep a close watch on sensitive areas. These zones stay restricted to avoid any fresh protests and ensure public safety. Officials made this call during a Saturday morning meeting, after reviewing the overall security situation.
Karki’s appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister happened just a day earlier, on Friday evening. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel swore her in amid massive Gen Z-led protests that shook the nation. Young people took to the streets, fed up with political deadlock, corruption, and growing economic gaps—sparked initially by a government ban on social media platforms.
The protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down. In a surprising twist, Gen Z leaders rallied behind Karki through an online public vote on Discord, praising her for her integrity and independence. At 73, the former Chief Justice became a rare unifying figure, winning support not just from the youth but also from established political groups desperate for stability.
This marks a historic moment—Karki is Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister. She’ll officially take charge on Sunday and could announce her cabinet expansion the same day, sources close to the matter shared with .
In a big move, Nepal’s Parliament dissolved on Friday, just hours after Karki’s swearing-in. President Paudel’s office announced fresh elections for March 5, 2026. The decision came from Karki’s first cabinet meeting at 11 pm local time, kicking off a six-month transitional government to guide the country toward the polls.
As Nepal moves toward normalcy, all eyes are on Karki’s leadership to tackle the deep-rooted issues that fueled the protests. For now, the end of the curfew signals hope for calmer days ahead.
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