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Amplifying South Asian narratives, empowering region's filmmakers
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Hostile protests in London symptomatic of a larger problem plaguing Pakistan
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Of cultural unifiers and peacemongers: Bridging the subcontinental divide
There was a consensus on the importance of allowing people to meet across borders, revive dialogue and sporting ties -- including cricket -- as well as SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and cooperate on all matters, especially the environment.
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