STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan World Cup 1992 evokes beautiful memories. I was in Riyadh those days where access to TV was restricted to watching bland Saudi channels. Our motivation to watchPakistan play in finals was intense. Where there is…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Trout is a famous fish variety belonging to salmon family. It is popular amongst discerning seafood eaters. Here I refer to it not as a culinary delight; rather for another trait that distinguishes it from…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Will arrogance interfere with the law? So far arrogance has prevailed since April 2022 and continues unabated. Arrogance combined with lack of wisdom, at timesbordering on stupidity, is a terrible combination. It has been the…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Nawaz Sharif’s time in court approximately 30 minutes; Imran Khan 3 months and counting. Nawaz was granted preemptive bail without appearance or any formalities; IKwas ordered to appear in person and get biometrics. Nawaz is…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan In a recent talk show I had stated that we have to wait and see which Judge will garland an absconder, convict and an accomplished liar, Nawaz Sharif. It happened in broad daylight and the…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Some people are known to sleep with their eyes wide open. It’s a bewildering sight that takes you aback. But when you discover that your entire ruling Junta suffers from that condition, it definitely is…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan President Ronald Reagan of USA is credited for changing the global landscape by bringing down the mighty Soviet Empire. A deep conservative, he was able to rejuvenate the Right by conveying complex concepts in very…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan We read stories or watched movies about the dreaded late night knocks by ruthless Nazis during WW2 and other oppressive dictatorships. It is now happening in our own country. We have faced military dictatorships in…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Anytime you think the prevalent cruel and mindless suppression has peaked, a new bombshell is lobbed. It supersedes prior acts of insane brutality. Young Ammar Farooq’s sickness and eventual passing away is the latest sacrifice.…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I had just finished watching the Bollywood style presentation of G20 summit glorifying PM Modi when I got calls from two friends that I respect immensely for their dedication and contributions to Pakistan. Both have…