Occasionally I post something that provides comic relief for those who often study the darker side of international relations. In that spirit, here is a link to an amusing article about Akbar Zeb, a Pakistani ambassador who was rejected by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE because the Arabic translation of his name is synonymous with a slang term for a certain part of the male anatomy.
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Tags: Akbar Zeb, Pakistani Ambassador Rejected, What's in a Name?
