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STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Mirror mirror on the wall who is the greatest liar of them all? There was stiff competition amongst military leaders, poodle politicians and some parts of Judiciary and bureaucracy. The undisputed winner was CEC Sikander Sultan Raja. I recollect in early days of technology, latest musical gadgets were promoted as…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Overseas Pakistanis living in functioning democracies with robust justice systems can see both sides of the coin. It is both a strength and a curse. Democracies are not perfect anywhere and many rogue players test these limits strenuously. However, when these violations are exposed,the system reacts to safeguard the rule…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The American civil war took four years to come full cycle from 1861 to 1865. It was bloody and brutal, destroying everything that came its way. The outcome was the end of slavery and USA consolidated as a single entity. Theconfederates seeking to secede from the Union were defeated. Within…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Imran Khan haunts the usurpers in their sleep and every waking moment. This unfortunate nation of nearly 250 million has been hijacked by a handful of greedy and ambitious coterie. While over 90% of the people suffer in abject poverty fighting a daily battle to survive, these mindless rulers are…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan DG ISPR has made the ultimate sacrifice. He has committed “Hara-kiri”, a suicide ritual in Japan, of his credibility. ISPR represents armed forces, mainly army. It previously was a respected source of information and army’s position. Their briefings were short and to the point. Each sentence was interpreted and analyzed…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan During my farming days in Kasur, part of my land fronted along river Sutlej. During winter days it would be a delight to enjoy barbeque along the riverbank in company of friends. Sutlej waters are controlled by India under Indus Treaty. In normal times the flow of water was limited,…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The book “Economic Hitman” shook the world through the revelations of its author. It traced the elaborate plans of global corporate giants from Western world, especially USA, to economically subjugate countries that gained freedom after World War 2. They were aided and abetted by their governments to facilitate this economic…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan There is utter chaos and confusion. I would love to be enlightened by anyone who can make sense of what is going on. Pakistan, a nation of nearly 240 million people,has great relevance as the 2nd largest Muslim country. The only Islamic country with nuclear capability is strategically located at…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I had the good fortune to spend Eid with my son Faisal Hafeez Khan in Maryland. I guess it is a dividend for not travelling to Pakistan this winter. I am at a stage in life where homing instincts grow stronger. In my many decades of travelling I used to…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was fascinating listening to stories from our elders about their experiences at the time of partition. I recollect all the cousins huddling around a fire pit, fixated to every word uttered by our grandmother narrating details of widespread violence and mayhem in Hoshiarpur. Muslims had co-existed with Sikhs and…