Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 1

South Asia Check / February 2, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Public Service Commission suggests not to increase age limit” by  Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the prime minister’s office.

Kantipur report headlined “Steep rise in lending rates” by Yagya Banjade datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed banker and a CEO of an unnamed bank.

Kantipur report headlined “Patients tired of making trips to Kathmandu” by Atul Mishra datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed specialist from the Ministry of Health.

Nagarik report headlined “External pressure to stop elections” by Prakash Timalsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source twice.

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