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Afghan Consul General Disrespects Pakistan’s National Anthem: A Diplomatic Incident

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  fatima / 9 months
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A recent breach of diplomatic protocol recently occurred during a National Mercy Conference in Peshawar. The Afghan Consul General, Muhibullah Shakir, controversially refused to stand while Pakistan’s national anthem was played; he has caused much tension between both countries. When the national anthem was played, all of them stood up as a gesture of respect […]