Anonymous sources in newspapers of March 23

South Asia Check / March 24, 2017

Annnapurna Post report headlined “Confusion over budget shape” by Sujit Mahat datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Ministry of Finance twice.

Annapurna Post report headlined, “New IG after PM’s China visit” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the prime minister’s residence, Baluwatar five times, a Congress leader, and a source from Home Ministry.

Nagarik report headlined “Ballot paper printing postponed under pressure” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Election Commission.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Cabinet meeting put off as Nidhi-Thapa dispute puts PM in a dilemma” by Arjun Poudel datelined Kathmandu quotes an unnamed source and sources from the Prime Minister’s Office once.

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