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…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Saudi Arabia is an economic juggernaut. Late King Faisal Al Saud triggered this process when he challenged the West and their Oil Companies. He changed the dynamics to make Saudis major beneficiaries of the “black…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Imran Riaz Khan is a living legend amongst Pakistanis wherever they live. Prior to his kidnapping, everyone waited daily for his commentary uncovering the truth fearlessly. Millions of his followers miss him sorely and anxiously, waiting…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan History has many inspiring stories of true leaders facing adversity and how they rebound. I am particularly impressed by a folklore about King Bruce of Scotland. He had suffered a loss on battlefield and fled…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Malik Meraj Khalid was a political stalwart in Pakistani politics. He held high offices during Z A Bhutto’s government and under Benazir Bhutto. He became the interim Prime Minister in 1996-97 after the sacking of…

STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The tiger is a cool and beautiful animal. It is the largest cat found from Anatolya in Central Asia to Bali, Indonesia. Acharismatic animal, it is a part of mythology and folklores since ancient times.…