Month: October 2024
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OBITUARY ON THE DEMISE OF DEMOCRACY
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A Punjabi proverb “Khul ke khaa tey nanga nhaa” translates “eat like a glutton and dance like a maniac” is most befitting to our prevailing conditions in Pakistan. The whole nation witnessed the shenanigans of ISI ramming through the 26th Constitutional Amendment. All at the behest of General Asim Muneer…
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FROM ZERO HEADED TO A HERO
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The full blast frontal attack to ram through the creation ofFederal Constitutional Court continues. For now, it has been blunted. The whole nation has been on pins and needles for last four weeks. The institution of Supreme Court is under severe threat of being dismantled. A Supra Court under Qazi…
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WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS WITH ZERO RESULTS
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The flagship of Generals’ Constitutional Package is being pushed by their toadies to create an all–powerful Federal Court controlling all Constitutional matters. Existing Supreme Courts’ wings will be severely clipped and Federal Chief Justice will reign supreme. “Toadies” means“person(s) who flatter others in the hope of receiving favors.” These days…
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IT IS NOW OR NEVER
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan One learns a lot from rustic wisdom. The tale of a dog in a well represents futility of corrective action when the original sin persists. A dog fell into the village well and the water drawn from it smelled foul. Villagers went to the local Imam for a solution. He…