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STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In my last article “It’s time to stem the rot not fuel it” I had written about the hapless Sharifs and their lackeys. I challenged their full throated claims of an impending deal and completely…
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ITS TIME TO STEM THE ROT NOT FUEL IT
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Grudgingly, credit has to be given where due. In my five decades as a political worker, I have not witnessed such levels of deceit as PML (N) is practicing. Their ability to create a narrative…
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OMICRON – THE NEW NINJA ASSAILANT
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It is the time of the year when festive spirit overtakes many of us. Whether you are ushering in the New Year or celebrating Christmas. I wish a Merry Christmas to my friends and readers…
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CLIMATE CHANGE – A CLEAR SIGNAL OF DOOMSDAY
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Punjabi language is very expressive though difficult to translate at times. I tried to find an equivalent to “Rabb naray ke ghusan?” but the impact was not there. For my readers who don’t speak Punjabi…
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TRUMP SHAPING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY DESPITE DEFEAT
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan England is the oldest democracy in this era; yet USA is viewed as the ultimate showcase of a successful and functioning democracy. Right to free speech, bear arms and freedom to progress under a capitalist…
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STALLED ACCOUNTABILITY INVIGORATES PML-N
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In the sixties, during my youthful days while vacationing in Lyallpur, a rustic environment, there were few enjoyable distractions. “Madaris” used to be one of them. It was a mix of entertainment, jugglery and some…
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NASTY ONSLAUGHT ON JUDICIARY- WHO IS NEXT?
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The poison well seems to be without a bottom. It continues to spew regularly keeping the political discourse vitriolic. Rumors always play a role in politics; however rarely have these twisted minds been so corrosive…
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LEGISLATIVE WIN FOR PTI-TIME TO LOWER TEMPERATURES
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was high drama in the Parliament. The Government had a hefty agenda to pass all the pending Bills choked or obstructed in Senate. The Combined Opposition was all set to prevent this from happening.…
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PAKISTANI POLITICS – A ROLLER COASTER RIDE
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Our generation has seen more changes than any that preceded us. We have transitioned from steam engines to supersonic jets in a life time. During our exuberant youthful days the height of enjoyment was a…
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YOU WANT CHANGE? ALLOW OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS TO VOTE. Part II
STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It is fulfilling for a writer when the readers respond overwhelmingly. Thank you everyone. Allowing Overseas Pakistanis (OPs) the right to vote is a passionate issue for many. It has been a long time coming…