Category: Articles
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COVID-19 FACTS, FEARS AND FAKE NEWS
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Could anyone imagine six weeks ago that our lives will change so drastically and so quickly? It is stuff of movies and fiction. The world is headed towards a deeper recession than the Great Depression. This was announced by the IMF recently. But in the present state of mind who…
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Politicians vs Scientists
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan COVID-19 has put a spotlight on politicians’ and scientists’ behavior. A comparison rarely made before. They have their own domains. They seldom crossed paths. This onslaught of a ruthless killer has put them front and center. The politicians generally don’t look beyond their nose and the scientists think a hundred…
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CORONA’S ASSAULT ON MENTAL HEALTH
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Bon Jovi is a rock star with millions of fans. Self isolated in New Jersey with his family, he decided to contribute. Through community kitchens they distribute food to the needy. COVID–19 has caused a shortage of workers. He decided to help as a dish washer. A step down for…
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SALUTING OUR HEREOS – THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Dedicated to our brave heroes who paid the ultimate price while serving humanity. Dr. Osama Riaz in Gilgit Baltistan and the entire healthcare givers community around the globe. COVID-19 is a global tsunami. It has hit the two power engines driving the world. USA and China. It nearly derailed their…
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HUMAN PAIN OF A LOCKDOWN
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The difference between the rich and the poor has never been more glaring in Pakistan. The rich are emptying shelves of their favorite super markets and urging a lock down. The poor are losing sleep over how they will feed their family should such a lock down happen. The air…
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CORONA’S DARK SHADOW ON HUMANS AND ECONOMIES
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Re locating from one continent to another takes its toll on the body and mind. I did it last week and did not write a column. I apologize to those who missed it. We are not living in normal times. We are crowded by fear and uncertainties. One sneeze in…
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FAILING ACCOUNTABILITY – BEWARE IK
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Steal a few thousands and you will be caught, beaten up and punished. Steal a few billions, hire a good lawyer and you will become respectable. You will be sought after and lavished with praise of your nonexistent talents. This is how the Mafias flourish in our beloved homeland. You…
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ADIOS MY FRIEND NAEEM UL HAQUE
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I vividly remember my first face to face meeting with Naeem Ul Haque. He walked into the room wearing a dark chocolate safari suit. He accompanied my dear friend, late Ahsan Rashid,who looked immaculate as always. I was sitting with Mehmood Awan,known as “Mooda” to friends. He was then Chief…
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KEEP DRAINING THE SWAMP MR. PRIME MINISTER
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Turn on Pakistani news and talk shows and you feel as if the Government is about to fall. The system has totally failed, everything is topsy turvy and there is no hope. The opposition and big part of media is continuously stoking the fire. Watch National Assembly proceedings and you…
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IS CORONA THE NEW WEAPON OF WAR?
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Corona Virus is a clear and present danger. Honestly, just researching for this article was a scary experience. I have relied on credible sources in an effort to inform my friends and readers about this deadly outbreak. I will feel redeemed if I can help prevent even one potential case…