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What was the reason Shakir's mother gave for not allowing him to eat the ham sandwich?
How did Shakir react upon learning that the meat in the sandwich was forbidden?
In the context of the text, what does the phrase 'What cheeks!' imply about the situation in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
Which of the following social constraints have been relaxed by the UAE, as mentioned in the text?
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Who is mentioned as permitting changes in Saudi Arabia, according to the text?
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What did the author refer to when mentioning 'Diary of a Social Butterfly' by Moni Mohsin?
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What is the main reason cited in the text for the lack of growth in tourism and foreign investment in Pakistan?
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Which country has been a secular state for a century according to the text?
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What did Bhutto regret imposing in 1977?
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What factor does the text suggest has contributed to tribal practices in some countries?
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Which action did the Arab rulers decide to take, leading to potential trade and tourism exchanges with Israel?
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What is one societal shift mentioned in the text as changing the status quo in backward countries like Pakistan?
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