# Economic Paralysis in Paradise: Nepal Grapples with Billions in Losses Amid Youth-Led Political Turmoil
**KATHMANDU** – Autumn in Nepal is traditionally a period of renewal, prosperity, and vibrant activity. As the monsoon clouds recede to reveal the pristine peaks of the Himalayas, the nation typically prepares for its most lucrative window: the peak trekking season and the major religious festivals of Dashain and Tihar. However, this year, the usual festive atmosphere has been replaced by a somber reality. A massive “Gen Z uprising,” driven by a generation frustrated with systemic corruption and limited opportunities, has brought