STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan This piece is a journey back to the original well that quenched our thirst for knowledge 50 years ago and prepared us to face challenges of life. The Punjab University and my own Department of…

Saudi Pak linkage still on hold. Today I discuss the reckless behaviour by India that could lead to disastrous consequences Wednesday 27th February was an extremely tense day for the Indian Sub-continent. According to my sources the downing of MIG…

My intent was to continue with Saudi Pak linkage. But the war frenzy by Modi can’t go unattended. Hence today’s topic.  Election campaigns are a tough nut to crack. Especially when you seek votes in an electorate of  hundreds of…

I waited for this Post till after the departure of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman. Pakistan has been in the eye of the storm for decades, since the Russian invasion. The relationship with allies were directed and dictated by militaristic…

OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS are a key plank of PTI platform and crucial to turning the country around. I believe the Prime Minister needs to rethink and reboot on this file. I have tried to give the scope of work in this…

I landed in Pakistan early October. I was pumped up. After a struggle spanning quarter century PTI was in power. Imran Khan was the Prime Minister. Change had set in. I had spent a month prior to my travels meeting…

An eventful week. Batting order changes. Sharp reactions to appointing former PPP team. Response to my last post where I stated IK has time. But headlines are Nawaz Sharif “onokha ladla’s” “onokhee maang” to get permanent bail and rush by…

Friends I have enjoyed this journey through Punjab University with you. In this post reliving the 70’s election campaign has been emotionally rewarding to reconnect with such beautiful people and memories. Now I am going to pause it for a…

Pakistanis fell in love with three leaders and took ownership of their visions throughout our history. It resulted in endearing loyalties surviving the test of time. First it was incorruptible and determined Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He achieved the creation of…

The acts of snatching the ballot boxes and ransacking the Vice Chancellor’s residence got us all  charged under Martial Law Regulations. It was pretty scary and a new experience for me. Regular laws didn’t apply there. From seeking Union positions…