wali
Britishnoun
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Origin of wali
Arabic
Example Sentences
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Rumours had circulated the blasts in Kabul were a targeted attack on Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Pakistan Taliban.
From BBC
Rumours had circulated that the blasts in Kabul were part of a targeted attack on the TTP's leader, Noor Wali Mehsud.
From BBC
Traditionally every woman has a 'wali', a male guardian who makes decisions on her behalf.
From BBC
"Mental illness, especially depression, is very common in our society," says Dr Abdul Wali Utmanzai, a senior psychiatrist at a nearby hospital in Kabul, also run by ARCS.
From BBC
“They are petrified,” Wali said.
From Los Angeles Times
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