Cause & Effect: Following the incident on the highways in Pakistan, where people lost their land, lives, and honor, among other consequences, a 16-year-old girl named Najma now speaks in a cautious monotone. It is challenging to determine whether, after what transpired, she will ever speak naturally again. Seated beside her mother on the bed where the incident occurred, she attempts to engage in conversation without succumbing to tears.
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