Here is a concise summary of the provided dialogue-heavy text:
**Setting:** A village in a region with Pushto-speaking population, possibly near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
**Plot Threads:**
1. **Hilmand's Revenge**: Hilmand, a wounded Pathan, seeks revenge against those who wronged him. He calls a council meeting to address the issue, suspected to be related to Hikmat.
2. **Family Dynamics and Loyalty**: Conversations reveal complex relationships, loyalty, and past betrayals among characters like Hilmand, Hikmat, Marjaan, and others.
3. **Power Struggles and Deception**: Characters navigate power plays, with some using others for personal gain, as hinted at in interactions involving [__] (name redacted) and their influence over others.
**Key Events and Revelations:**
* Hilmand accuses Hikmat of a wrongdoing, with a council meeting set for next Friday.
* Marjaan expresses concern over Hilmand's actions, hinting at a deeper, potentially doomed, connection between them.
* A character, Sabz Ali, shares a tale of escaping from a foreign jail, implying international tensions or conflicts.
* The leader, possibly Haji, advises against seeking revenge, promoting peace instead.
**Unresolved Questions:**
* The specific nature of the conflict between Hilmand and Hikmat.
* The identity and motives of [__] (name redacted).
* The outcome of the council meeting and its implications for the characters.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, excluding opinions, with each fact numbered and presented in short sentences:
1. A meeting is taking place between representatives of two countries to resolve conflicts through negotiations.
2. The meeting coincides with a time of confrontation between the two countries' forces on the border.
3. The goal of the meeting is to maintain peace in the region.
4. A character, Hilmand, has been injured and is recovering.
5. Qadir Khan is a veterinarian, not a doctor for humans, despite being referred to as very experienced.
6. A council meeting is scheduled for the next Friday to address issues related to Hilmand and Hikmat.
7. Hilmand has made a public announcement, prompting the need for the council meeting.
8. Asadullah's wife did not accuse Hilmand of anything, which was a prerequisite for calling a council meeting in the past.
9. Hilmand suspects Hikmat of wrongdoing and plans to present proof at the council meeting.
10. Sabz Ali was detained by police upon arrival, treated like a drug smuggler, and held in a jail with tall walls and snow, suggesting a foreign location.
11. Sabz Ali escaped from jail by threatening a police officer with a gun.
12. Sabz Ali helped Hilmand escape from a hospital, fearing for his life.
13. Hilmand and Marjaan have a close relationship, with Marjaan showing concern for Hilmand's well-being.
14. Marjaan and another character have palm lines indicating they will die around the same time.
15. Plans are discussed for marriages between Hilmand and Sheherzad, and Hikmat and Gulmina.
16. A character has healing powers and is administering medicine to Hilmand, who is expected to recover by Friday.
17. Hikmat wants to meet with Hilmand to clear his position before the council meeting.
18. The council meeting is also seen as a platform for avenging past wrongs, likened to a "war for peace."