Kathmandu, Oct. 12 -- Nepal's proposed ambassadors to India, China, the US, and the UK faced tough questions during parliamentary hearings on Monday where lawmakers demanded concrete plans to tackle longstanding bilateral issues.

Nischal Nath Pandey, nominated as ambassador to India, and Kalyan Raj Sharma, nominated to China, faced questions about political privilege, border disputes, trade barriers, infrastructure, and the protection of Nepali citizens abroad.

Chiran Jung Thapa, nominated to the US, and General Gaurav Sumsher Rana, nominated to the UK, also presented their action plans and commitments to the Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee.

Pandey, who previously headed the Kathmandu-based Centre for South Asian Studies, defen...