Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli defended the government's decision to amend 29 laws through ordinances, arguing that the legal changes were necessary to improve governance, attract investment, and address bureaucratic hassles.

Addressing a meeting of the House of Representatives on Friday, Oli said the government took the step as it could not afford to wait for the next parliamentary session while critical reforms remained pending. He emphasised that the ordinances aimed to remove obstacles in public services, business operations, land management, and financial regulations.

"The country has initiated an unprecedented reform in governance and business environment," Oli said, quoting media reports to highlight the signi...