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• September 1, 2026

Saida Tanvir stands inside her partially damaged home near Bari Imam on August 20 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Her son, Azeem Ahmed, 16, died while trying to block a bulldozer from crushing their roadside grocery store over the winter. Betsy Joles for NPR hide caption toggle caption Betsy Joles for NPR ISLAMABAD, Pakistan –- For more