Nepal, Oct. 26 -- Nepal's national pride projects are making slow progress despite years of construction and billions of rupees in public spending, raising questions about the government's ability to deliver major infrastructure on time and within budget.

Of more than two dozen projects designated as national pride initiatives, only three have been completed: The Upper Tamakoshi hydropower project, Pokhara International Airport and Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa.

Of the 24 projects listed as ongoing, the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium and West Seti hydropower project have yet to begin construction, while progress on the remaining projects remains slow.

According to a progress report published by the Nat...