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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…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I don’t say it often enough; thank you my readers, friends and supporters for such tremendous response to my articles. It is amazing to see such traction for articles written in English. It is a tonic to continue my efforts to say it as it is!   It was the…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In early sixties my uncle Dr. Abdul Rasheed Khan had a medical practice in Baghbanpura, Lahore. It was located in an old Hindu house. The clinic was on the ground floor and upstairs were living quarters. During the summer holidays our family would come together to be close to our…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The anger is palpable and frustrations are overflowing. Last few days have been a roller coaster ride. As you disembark it takes a while to get your bearings back. As the enormity of this deception and fraud sinks in, serious doubts arise about the sanity and recklessness of this ruling…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan If it was not so tragic, one would have a good laugh at the stupidity of the decisions being announced against IK. Those who enjoy performing arts would bear me out that a performance is only tantalizing when the artist reveals partially, leaving the rest to imagination. Nakedness is vulgarity.…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan “How do you get the right to decide who can or cannot rule Pakistan?” would have been my question if I had participated in the “frank discussion” with our respected all powerful Army Chief. Such impertinence may not have been permitted in this orchestrated and tightly controlled event. This PR…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Since April 2022, there is only one way to describe Pakistan; hostile. Tensions and fears have taken root in everyday life for Pakistanis. They emanate from putting food on the table, the dreaded breaking of doors by police, total uncertainty about the future and complete breakdown of governance. The psyche…