Kathmandu: Journalist Jagdishor Panday has been appointed Press Adviser to Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
In accordance with the decision of the Government of Nepal’s Council of Ministers dated 15 April 2026, Foreign Minister Khanal appointed Panday as Press Adviser with equivalent a Special Class (Secretary-level) official, an official of the ministry shared.
Mr. Panday served as the Founding Editor of The Diplomat Nepal, an English-language magazine dedicated to diplomacy and foreign affairs. Previously, he held senior editorial and reporting positions at the Kantipur Daily and The Himalayan Times, where he covered foreign policy, defense, political issues, international development, and sports.
Panday has played a leading role in fostering informed discussions on Nepal’s international relations and global engagement.
