Finance Secretary Pokharel sworn in as NRB Board member

KATHMANDU: Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel took the oath of office and secrecy as a member of Board of Directors of Nepal Rastra Bank today. Acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki administered the oath of office and secrecy to Pokharel at a program held at the Supreme Court. There is a provision that Finance Secretary becomes an NRB Board member. The central bank director has to take the oath of office and secrecy before the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or a judge appointed by him. Present at the swearing-in ceremony were Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Lal Bahadur Kunwar; Registrar Narayan Prasad Panthi; Co-Registrar Narayan Prasad Regmi; NRB Director and Secretary of NRB Board, Muktinath Sapkota; and other officials. READ ALSO:

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