Following the conclusion of the fourth round of talks between the US and the Taliban, Afghanistan’s president Ashraf Ghani, said in an address to the nation, “We insist that the peace process must not be hasty because we have the experience of Dr. Najibullah’s peace process , how he was cheated, the United Nations had given him the peace guarantee, but unfortunately it led to tragedy.”

Administrative Court of Tashkent began to consider a lawsuit, initiated by the father of a 17-year-old girl - student of lyceum at the International Islamic Academy, for whom administration of the this educational institution prohibited attending classes in a Muslim headscarf,

Last week, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) suddenly raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 10.25%. This was the fifth consecutive rate rise and coincides with Khan’s term in office, fueling rumors that IMF is dictating the country’s monetary policy.

Malaysia: The by-election on 26 January 2019 in Cameron Highlands saw National Alliance (Barisan Nasional, BN) successfully defended their seat in the Cameron Highlands constituency.