Both Shahs are from the secular Awami National Party, which supported military operations against militants in the region.

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Add to that the potential for another four Kardashian spin-off shows, which Seacrest as producer would get paid for, and his upcoming new show Shahs of Sunset.

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He had the ear of sultans and shahs.

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