Month: March 2024

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A few years ago I visited an active volcano not far from Jakarta in Indonesia in the company of my dear friendsTahir Chaudhry and late Qazi Imran. This volcano is nestled in mountains full of pine trees and gorgeous pineapple fields at its base; rich in alluvial soil, a residual…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan “Nalay Chor nalay Chataar” translates “being a thief and being defiant about it”. It truly reflects Pakistani political landscape. The focal point is the fake results announced by evil incarnate ECP. The participants of backroom manipulations may not be clear; however the executioners are etched in memories. Lead actor is…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Canada has welcomed millions of immigrants from around the globe for many decades. They come from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious beliefs; welcomed with open arms and given equal rights and opportunities. I recollect when I moved my family in 1998; neighbors came over bearing gifts and good tidings. I…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I have shared the following anecdote before, unfortunately ignorance and stupidity has no bounds and history repeats itself. Habibullah Kalakani ruled Afghanistan for nearly ten months known as “Bacha Saqao”, the son of a water carrier. That was his occupation, filling water in the Royal Palace. During the civil war…