Kathmandu, Sept. 7 -- Nepal had long been noted for steady progress in digital freedom, e-governance, and the digital economy. But of late, it is now increasingly moving towards the ranks of countries imposing restrictions on social media and internet access, experts say.

Last year, the country entered the internet shutdown list for the first time after temporarily banning the video-sharing platform TikTok.

Analysts warn that the government's recent move to block unregistered social media platforms could have serious consequences, potentially harming Nepal's international reputation, straining ties with global tech giants, and directly impacting thousands of local content creators.

Experts warn that the decision goes beyond limiting ci...