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		For the comprehensive overhaul of Languages of Pakistan, and well-researched expansion of Saraiki people and Kohistan District, Pakistan — The Most Comfortable Chair 06:56, 10 May 2022 (UTC)

Thank you very much! FactsResearcher (talk) 13:15, 10 May 2022 (UTC)

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Hindkowans are native to gandhara

Hey, hindkowans are native people of Peshawar where the civilization began. When pashtuns migrate into the region, the people they encountered were hindkowans which is why they named us after Indus as we are the indic people present in the region. I don’t know why you’re posting false info such as Hindko migrants. We are literally called pishori in Peshawar which translates to people of Peshawar. Also every hindkowan from Peshawar who has taken a dna test has gotten results from Peshawar and surrounding regions. Stop spreading misinformation please Princesssasha2 (talk) 14:08, 7 August 2022 (UTC)

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