Sushila Karki: Nepal’s First Female PM in History

DID Press: Nepal President appointed former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister. She is the first woman in the history of Nepal to lead the government of this Himalayan country.

The President of Nepal issued a decree appointing Sushila Karki as the country’s interim Prime Minister. This historic appointment makes Karki the first woman to head the government in Nepal.

Sushila Karki previously served as Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court. Her role in leading the interim government during the country’s political transition is expected to strengthen stability and administrative management. This move also represents an important step toward increasing women’s presence in the highest levels of Nepal’s government.