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Similar to Pakistan, Afghanistan shares the cultural tradition of wearing shalwar kameez and possesses extensive regions of arid, rocky, and mountainous terrain. The visual evidence of the landscape and attire is highly consistent with many parts of Afghanistan, particularly the central highlands or eastern provinces. Without more specific landmarks or unique features, it is a strong secondary candidate.

While the shalwar kameez is also worn in parts of India, particularly in the northern regions, the specific combination of the attire and the extremely barren, rocky mountainous landscape is most characteristic of areas like Ladakh or parts of Jammu & Kashmir. However, the overall 'feel' of the scene, especially the specific style of the shalwar kameez, might be slightly less common than in Pakistan or Afghanistan, making it a less confident but still plausible candidate.