STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Freedom is an irrepressible desire, an integral part of human DNA. The urge to be free is part of evolution associeties transition from authoritarian rule towards democratic dispensation. UK was the cradle of democracy from…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan There is a carnival in USA every four years. It’s called the election year. An incoming President after taking oath has three years to implement his agenda. In the fourth year of his term, election…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A Punjabi proverb “Khul ke khaa tey nanga nhaa” translates “eat like a glutton and dance like a maniac” is most befitting to our prevailing conditions in Pakistan. The whole nation witnessed the shenanigans of…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The full blast frontal attack to ram through the creation ofFederal Constitutional Court continues. For now, it has been blunted. The whole nation has been on pins and needles for last four weeks. The institution…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The flagship of Generals’ Constitutional Package is being pushed by their toadies to create an all–powerful Federal Court controlling all Constitutional matters. Existing Supreme Courts’ wings will be severely clipped and Federal Chief Justice will…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan One learns a lot from rustic wisdom. The tale of a dog in a well represents futility of corrective action when the original sin persists. A dog fell into the village well and the water…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In late 70’s European Governments introduced a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to encourage dairy production by offering guaranteed minimum price. By the 90’s there was a surge in production creating surpluses known as “milk lakes”…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan You cannot move mountains; you have to chisel away at its base till it narrows. Then comes the stage when the base cannot sustain the weight of the mountain, and a determined huge push topples…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Punjabi is a flavorful language, extremely expressive. I am sure many feel the same about their own lingo, but myexample maybe difficult to contest. Term “Meesnaa” s   synonyms can range from “sneaky” to “hypocrite”…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Everyone’s perception about a place and its people are based on their personal experiences. I see looks of disbelief or a cynical smile when I state that my stay in Saudi Arabia was pleasant and…