*Bond helps fake Pushkin’s assassination so that Koskov, believing the death is real, will proceed with his plan, thus revealing it to Bond. But Kara unwittingly blows the scheme. Koskov captures them and takes them to Afghanistan where they’re rescued by Mujahedeen rebel leader Kamran Shah.
Pakistan actor Art Malik portrayed Shah with a wonderful blend of charm, wit and grace, making him a likeable aspect of an overly-complicated story. *Source: Back of card