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Beirut

One of my favorite Pakistani bands (Strings) just released a video and song dedicated to Beirut (or more appropriately dedicated to the shattered dreams of a city that had just begun to open its arms to the world).

The track is called Beirut, but it could also be dedicated to Baghdad, Gaza or any other part of the world where innocents continue to be oppressed by state sponsored terrorism.

Watch the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPaO_q6v508&eurl= or by clicking below:

-Bilal

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