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Traditional Afghan ‘goat-pulling’ draws crowds in Pakistan’s Balochistan

  • Buzkashi has been played across Central Asia for centuries, surviving wars, invasions and militant bans
  • Popular sport was brought to the province by Afghan refugees about four decades ago
By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·

Traditional 'goat pulling' sport outlasts Afghan wars, politics

By Samar Zwak | Reuters ·

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