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…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Rain drops can be exhilarating during hot sultry monsoon months. I remembered this all-time classic sung by B J Thomas in late sixties. It was a hot favorite during our university days. I recollect my…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Dust is clearing about the postponement of Tarnol Jalsaon Thursday, 22nd August 2024. It was Imran Khan’s decision. IK’s comments to journalists on Friday clarified it by what was left un-said and answered with a…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I am a veteran of student politics. In 1970 elections Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto won by a land slide in West Pakistan. He demolished all opposition parties. The majority party, Awami League that won more seats…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was interesting to watch Rana Sanaullah enjoying a boat ride with his companion somewhere in Europe wearing a fedora hat. He looked like a Mexican bandit or a mafia don. It was taken down…

WINDS OF CHANGE AND THEIR IMPACT ON PAKISTAN STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Ismail Haniyeh, was born in 1962 to Palestinian parents in a refugee camp in Gaza. They had fled from Ashkelon in 1948 after Israeli takeover. Ashkelon has…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Let us not beat around the bush. General Asim Munir harbors ambitions of a ten-year rule. He wants to repeat what Ayub, Zia and Musharraf did as military dictators. Every military ruler after forcing his…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Ashura falls on the 10th day Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It mourns the martyrdom of Hazrat Hussain ibn Ali, grandson of our beloved Prophet. There are other landmark events associated with…