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In a Pakistan family, deal is made, a girl is given as bride
Mohammad Ramzan can neither hear nor speak, and he has a childlike mind. But he knew his wife, Saima, was too young when she was given to him as a bride.
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An unruly couple forced their flight to turn back. Police boarded, and passengers cheered.
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