STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I had the good fortune to spend Eid with my son Faisal Hafeez Khan in Maryland. I guess it is a dividend for not travelling to Pakistan this winter. I am at a stage in…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was fascinating listening to stories from our elders about their experiences at the time of partition. I recollect all the cousins huddling around a fire pit, fixated to every word uttered by our grandmother…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan A few years ago I visited an active volcano not far from Jakarta in Indonesia in the company of my dear friendsTahir Chaudhry and late Qazi Imran. This volcano is nestled in mountains full of…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan “Nalay Chor nalay Chataar” translates “being a thief and being defiant about it”. It truly reflects Pakistani political landscape. The focal point is the fake results announced by evil incarnate ECP. The participants of backroom…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Canada has welcomed millions of immigrants from around the globe for many decades. They come from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious beliefs; welcomed with open arms and given equal rights and opportunities. I recollect when…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I have shared the following anecdote before, unfortunately ignorance and stupidity has no bounds and history repeats itself. Habibullah Kalakani ruled Afghanistan for nearly ten months known as “Bacha Saqao”, the son of a water…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I don’t say it often enough; thank you my readers, friends and supporters for such tremendous response to my articles. It is amazing to see such traction for articles written in English. It is a…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In early sixties my uncle Dr. Abdul Rasheed Khan had a medical practice in Baghbanpura, Lahore. It was located in an old Hindu house. The clinic was on the ground floor and upstairs were living…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The anger is palpable and frustrations are overflowing. Last few days have been a roller coaster ride. As you disembark it takes a while to get your bearings back. As the enormity of this deception…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan If it was not so tragic, one would have a good laugh at the stupidity of the decisions being announced against IK. Those who enjoy performing arts would bear me out that a performance is…