Month: December 2021
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OMICRON – THE NEW NINJA ASSAILANT
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It is the time of the year when festive spirit overtakes many of us. Whether you are ushering in the New Year or celebrating Christmas. I wish a Merry Christmas to my friends and readers of Christian faith and Seasons Greetings to all. Unfortunately the festivities will again be muted…
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CLIMATE CHANGE – A CLEAR SIGNAL OF DOOMSDAY
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Punjabi language is very expressive though difficult to translate at times. I tried to find an equivalent to “Rabb naray ke ghusan?” but the impact was not there. For my readers who don’t speak Punjabi “Is God closer or the punch coming your way” is the closest I can get.…
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TRUMP SHAPING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY DESPITE DEFEAT
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan England is the oldest democracy in this era; yet USA is viewed as the ultimate showcase of a successful and functioning democracy. Right to free speech, bear arms and freedom to progress under a capitalist system are all enshrined in their Constitution. As a melting pot it has captured imagination…
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STALLED ACCOUNTABILITY INVIGORATES PML-N
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In the sixties, during my youthful days while vacationing in Lyallpur, a rustic environment, there were few enjoyable distractions. “Madaris” used to be one of them. It was a mix of entertainment, jugglery and some magic tricks thrown in for good measure. Madari and his entourage of a monkey, other…