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The Brave Old Man vs the Billion-Dollar Silence: A Satirical Take on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Palestine Crisis

March 01, 2026

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Mariam | Where feelings find words and silence begins to speak.

Pen and Paper: Sargodha, south Asia, Pakistan; A passionate writer exploring the intersection of faith, literature, and society. Through “Pen and Paper,” I reflect on ideas that inspire, challenge, and elevate the soul.

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