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And boot lickers The fact that the rank and file of the ruling PTI (Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf) are afflicted by the foot in the mouth syndrome is well known by now.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/01/19/foot-in-the-mouth-syndrome/" title="Read more" >...</a>
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