“NEUTER NAB” APC DEMANDS
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Idioms and sayings have a global ancestry. You have universal truths and wisdoms stated in most ancient languages and…
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JUSTICE SYSTEM ON TRAIL
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Parveen was happily married. After completing 10th grade she was wedded to a cousin. She had four kids before…
MINUS ONE – DEMOCRACY ON TRIAL
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Following democracy in Pakistan is a roller coaster ride. It is exhilarating with all the screaming accompanying each rise…
“TABDEELI” A DREAM OR REALITY
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The gates were opened by an armed guard and a white Land Cruiser emerged. The young driver was clearly…
FILLING THE MANAGEMENT VOID
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was the late eighties. We were flying back to Riyadh from Islamabad after a week in Pakistan. I…
THE TOUGH CHOICE BETWEEN SURVIVAL OR SAFETY
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, embarked on a voyage in August 1492. He was sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs…
HUMAN PAIN OF A LOCKDOWN
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The difference between the rich and the poor has never been more glaring in Pakistan. The rich are emptying…
FAILING ACCOUNTABILITY – BEWARE IK
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Steal a few thousands and you will be caught, beaten up and punished. Steal a few billions, hire a…
ADIOS MY FRIEND NAEEM UL HAQUE
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I vividly remember my first face to face meeting with Naeem Ul Haque. He walked into the room wearing…
KEEP DRAINING THE SWAMP MR. PRIME MINISTER
bySTRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan Turn on Pakistani news and talk shows and you feel as if the Government is about to fall. The…