Pakistan, March 6 -- There's an ancient story, one you've likely read or heard, about two brothers living in a certain region. The elder brother was cunning and selfish, while the younger brother was simple and obedient. They inherited a cow, a fruit-bearing tree, and a blanket from their parents.

The elder brother said to the younger, "Justice demands we divide these things equally. However, since none of these items can be cut or broken, let's do this: you take the front part of the cow, which is beautiful, and I'll take the rear. Similarly, since you're younger and can't climb the tree, you take the lower part, and I'll take the upper part. The blanket will be yours during the day, so you can enjoy its beauty and softness, and mine at...