Kathmandu, Oct. 14 -- Parliament's Hearing Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved 10 of the government's 13 ambassadorial nominees, rejected two and adjourned its meeting until after Dashain without deciding on the nominee for Japan.

The committee rejected Giri Bahadur Sunar, nominated as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Chudamani Kharel, nominated for Malaysia, after questions were raised about their conduct and alleged financial irregularities.

Sunar's nomination was put to a vote after Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Samim Miya Mikrani said he was unsuitable for the diplomatic post. RSP chief whip Kabindra Burlakoti also argued that the allegations against Sunar raised concerns about the high ethical standards expected of...