AUTHORITIES BAN POCKETS ON PERSONNEL UNIFORMS AT KATHMANDU AIRPORT

According to reports on 30 June 2009, authorities at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT/KTM) have banned pockets from the uniforms of all airport personnel. The measure is part of an effort to reduce corruption at the airport by making it hard for airport employees to accept bribes. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has stated that corruption is rampant at the airport