STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In a recent meeting with Chairman Imran Khan, I saw him limp in pain walking at a slow pace. It brought back memories of IK climbing stairs with a leap, taking two steps at a…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Capitals worldwide are the pulse of what is happening in a country; a deduction from decades of travel. My recent visit to Islamabad was an eye-opener. Government is poor, rather bankrupt, however the people are…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Every time I enter my Lyallpur, erroneously named Faisalabad, my heart misses a beat or two. For a very good reason; I have tons of fond childhood and youthful memories associated with this City. Be…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan “Lalchee nu jhuta marda aiy” a Punjabi saying whichtranslates “greedy’s undoing is a liar.” Rustic wisdom that endures over generations. These days there is a new twist to this folklore. “Lalchee” and “Jhuta” have teamed…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Pakistanis are creative and enterprising. They find ways of coping, whether surviving in abject poverty or developing their future, if given an opportunity. Few nations are blessed with these traits. Having lived abroad and being…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Living in Riyadh in eighties had its challenges. Workplace was fulfilling and challenging; however there was a void in home entertainment. There was one TV channel in Arabic. This vacuum was filled by enterprising businessmen;…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It is season of giving amongst those practicing Christian faith around the world. Many go above and beyond their means to buy gifts for their loved ones. It is an expression of affection, care and…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan We have to draw inspiration from our centuries old heritage of dispute resolution. It is “Pariya” or “Panchayat” in Sind and Punjab and “Jirga” in KP and Baluchistan. It is equivalent to a Council of…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I was passing through the stringent security check at Toronto Airport. It was crowded; fear of travel is gone as Covid restrictions ease. While emptying pockets and pulling laptop out of its bag I dropped…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan “Amavas” or “Amavasya” is a Hindi word for a moonlessnight. It is a dark night as the moon overlaps the sun. As the planets move in their orbit, it is also known as a new…