Month: November 2019
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GOVERNANCE ON TRIAL
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In my last post I had written about the “Great Escape” of Nawaz Sharif. I had commented about the emerging convergence between the institutions. I repeat the relevant portion. “For the first time in Pakistan’s 70 plus years of existence all the institutions were pulling in the same direction. They…
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SUPREMACY OF LAW TRUMP VS SHARIF
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan We live in interesting times especially if you are a political buff like me. On one hand we see a powerful and popular President being cut to size by state institutions; on the other we see a convicted three times Prime Minister weasel his way out of jail and escape…
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BILLION TO BOND
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan There is huge circus going on in Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif is suffering from some serious ailments. It led to being granted bail on medical grounds, despite being a convict. An extremely unusual relief painted as a “humanitarian act”. But there is nothing unusual when it comes to the “Royal” Sharifs.…
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IS CHANGE POSSIBLE?
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A lot of confusion prevails on the dynamics of Nawaz Sharif’s journey from jail to London. The answer is simple. Either his ailment is terminal or he has paid up. The tone of PTI spokespersons indicates the former. I wish him an early recovery. Coming back to today’s topic, let…
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MAULANA UNCHAINED
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Maulana Fazal Ur Rehman is roaring. Echoes are reverberating around the country. His march on Islamabad has eaten up a lot of air time on TV and prime space in newspapers. His demands are very precise. He wants IK gone as Prime Minister and fresh elections be held. Serious stuff.…