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Obama Spies

Spying of the people, by the People, for the People The people…

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NewsDesk June 9, 2013

Parliament, Pakistan,

Democratic System

Roshan Pakistan in Dingy Parliament

The historical day, when one democratic set-up would ever hand over power…

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NewsDesk June 7, 2013

Open Letter to ECP

As a policy giving institution, PKKH does not consider it its premises…

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NewsDesk May 15, 2013

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Election 2013; PKKH Appeal to the Nation

Finally the election campaign is over, taking a toll of 81 killed…

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NewsDesk May 15, 2013

Dhaka Siege and Muslim Massacre

Violence erupted across Bangladesh on Monday as Islamist fundamentalists demanding passage of…

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NewsDesk May 15, 2013

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2013 انتخابات

انتخابات سنہ 2013؛ پی کے کے ایچ کی قوم سے اپیل

81 افراد کے جاں بحق اور 437 کے زخمی ہونے کے بعد…

Ghareebah May 11, 2013

Opinion: Did Jinnah Wrong Us In Making Pakistan?

PKKH Exclusive | By Aneela Shahzad Ayesha Jalal in her book The…

Web Desk March 24, 2013

Editorial: Obituary M M Alam

PKKH Editorial Pakistani pilots of 32 Wing Sargodha, after an investiture ceremony…

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NewsDesk March 24, 2013

Editorial: Junagadh: Another Chapter of Indian Atrocities

PKKH Editorial Over 12 lakh Junagadhi Muslims, residing in Karachi area have…

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NewsDesk November 18, 2012