Author: Hafeez Khan

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A tweet from Shireen Mazari has gone viral on social media. I will repeat it for those who have not seen it yet. The title reads “Setting the record straight on Founding Members of PTI:” The message states “The Founding members of PTI were the following: Imran Khan,Naeemul Haque, late…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan With winter creeping in and onset of snow flurries both Rakhshanda and I miss our annual jaunt of escaping to Lahore. Many Canadians, especially seniors, have found ways of dodging the harsh winter by setting up a pad in Florida, locally known as “snow birds”. We had that option; instead…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I am not a big fan of drama serials. Occasionally I watch an episode or two to maintain congeniality at home. However a Pakistani serial “Jhok Sarkar” has caught my fancy. I look forward to watching every episode. It revolves around a feudal lord and his family in a remote…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan World Cup 1992 evokes beautiful memories. I was in Riyadh those days where access to TV was restricted to watching bland Saudi channels. Our motivation to watchPakistan play in finals was intense. Where there is a will there is a way; a friend from Saudi Telecom found a way of…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Trout is a famous fish variety belonging to salmon family. It is popular amongst discerning seafood eaters. Here I refer to it not as a culinary delight; rather for another trait that distinguishes it from other fish. It is a fresh water fish that thrives in rivers and deep streams.…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Will arrogance interfere with the law? So far arrogance has prevailed since April 2022 and continues unabated. Arrogance combined with lack of wisdom, at timesbordering on stupidity, is a terrible combination. It has been the order of the day for the last 18 months. The latest re-enactment was during the…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Nawaz Sharif’s time in court approximately 30 minutes; Imran Khan 3 months and counting. Nawaz was granted preemptive bail without appearance or any formalities; IKwas ordered to appear in person and get biometrics. Nawaz is given immediate relief while Imran is languishing in jail. Red carpet rolled out for Nawaz…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In a recent talk show I had stated that we have to wait and see which Judge will garland an absconder, convict and an accomplished liar, Nawaz Sharif. It happened in broad daylight and the honour goes to none other than Chief Justice Islamabad High Khawaja Aamir Farooq. It is…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Some people are known to sleep with their eyes wide open. It’s a bewildering sight that takes you aback. But when you discover that your entire ruling Junta suffers from that condition, it definitely is scary. It is happening on all fronts; however I would like to focus on the…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan President Ronald Reagan of USA is credited for changing the global landscape by bringing down the mighty Soviet Empire. A deep conservative, he was able to rejuvenate the Right by conveying complex concepts in very simple terms. After a distinguished acting career, he used his communication skills to further his…