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Economic Downturn The terrorist attacks on the twin towers of
the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are having global ramifications on the financial
sector ("Gloomy Days Ahead", SPOTLIGHT, October 5). Even a faraway country like
Nepal is likely to face difficult times in the days to come, as indicated by your cover
story. As matters are beyond our control, the country is helpless. The number of poor
people is likely to increase if the situation does not improve soon. That would further
push us deeper into the crevasse of wretchedness. Diwas KC Whither Tourism? The most immediate fallout on Nepal from
the terrorist attacks in the United States is the adverse impact on the tourism industry
("Gloomy Days Ahead", SPOTLIGHT, October 5). Already leading hotels are
receiving cancellations. With the aviation sector in the focus of insecurity, very few
people would dare to venture out of their homes in the next couple of months at least. By
then, the damage would have been done, as far as Nepal is concerned. This is the peak
season for the country's tourism industry. Another body blow has been dealt to a sector
that was already struggling for life. Can it survive? Harsha Tamang Increase Incentives The only way out from the present turmoil
is to give incentives for investment and improve the environment for business in the
country ("Gloomy Days Ahead", SPOTLIGHT, October 5). Unless the engine of
economy is kept running, the country would come to a standstill. Of course, times are not
easy, but pulling out of the morass is not impossible. Mankind has always come out of
troubling times victorious. Let's not allow a few terrorists to hijack our way of living. Kamal Baidya Sorry Sector The disastrous effect of the terrorist
attacks in the United States on Nepal's garment sector is truly remarkable ("Terror
Fallout", SPOTLIGHT, October 5). The garment sector seems to be haunted by some
malignant fate. One after another, a series of events like strikes, insecurity and
terrorism, has throttled the sector. This would have a tremendously negative impact on the
country's economy. For a sector that was among the largest foreign exchange earners, its
collapse will mean serious economic trouble next year. Rajesh Shrestha What Now? The article "Terror Fallout"
indicated that workers are being laid off en masse from the garment sector (SPOTLIGHT,
October 5). This would mean the number of unemployed people will soar, which in turn will
bring down consumer spending and trigger economic recession. Unless the authorities come
up with concrete plans to relocate these unemployed people, the coming days are going to
be extremely difficult. Adding to the woes, the insurgents and other violent elements are
waiting in the wings to lure jobless people into their fold. Keshab Bista Against Terrorism Apropos the article "Partisans of
Peace" (SPOTLIGHT, September 28), it is clear that Nepalese Muslims are all against
terrorism anywhere. The article was very relevant coming at a time when some sections of
western society were branding all Muslims as supporters of terrorism. The Nepalese Muslims
deserve praise for their dignified stand against the violence committed against innocent
people in the name of religion. They are also a proud community who have been living in
harmony with people from other religions for years. Sushil Gurung Interesting Report The almost-rosy International Monetary Fund
report on Nepal's economic progress is a bit out of sync in the present context
("Straggling Along", SPOTLIGHT, September 28). Since national and international
circumstances have changed so drastically in recent months, the report may not correctly
predict the situation of the coming days. Definitely, the effects of the global economic
recession would affect us. In fact, Nepal is facing difficult times in the national,
regional and international fronts. Inside the country, there is an apparent anxiety over
the outcome of government-Maoist dialogue. In the region, South Asia is likely to become
the vortex of the global war on terrorism. In the wider international context, the country
could lose the attention of many donor countries, which are already preoccupied with
matters concerning their own security. Shekhar Chand |
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