Hafeez Khan

With winter creeping in and the onset of snow flurries, both Rakhshanda and I miss our annual jaunt of escaping to Lahore. Many Canadians, especially seniors, have found ways of dodging the harsh winter by setting up a pad in Florida, locally known as “snow birds.” We had that option; instead we chose our homeland. […]

I am not a big fan of drama serials. Occasionally, I watch an episode or two to maintain congeniality at home. However, a Pakistani serial, “Jhok Sarkar,” has caught my fancy. I look forward to watching every episode. It revolves around a feudal lord and his family in a remote setting. The underlying theme is […]

So far, arrogance has prevailed since April 2022 and continues unabated. Arrogance, combined with a lack of wisdom, at times bordering on stupidity, is a terrible combination. It has been the order of the day for the last 18 months. The latest re-enactment was during the Interim Prime Minister’s visit to LUMS University; his anger […]

In a recent talk show, I stated that we have to wait and see which Judge will garland an absconder, convict and accomplished liar, Nawaz Sharif. It happened in broad daylight and the honour goes to none other than Chief Justice Islamabad High Khawaja Aamir Farooq. The same “Honorable” Justice took diametrically opposed positions in […]

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 elite suffers from that condition, it definitely is scary. It is happening on all fronts; however, I would like to focus on the sharp decline in remittances by […]

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 simple terms. After a distinguished acting career, he used his communication skills to further his political agenda successfully. His presidential […]

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 excelled in helping the needy. As they were private conversations I will not share the contents; the gist was that […]

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 gold” emerging from its massive oilfields. Starting in the seventies, Saudi Arabia embarked on its journey to convert itself from […]

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 for his safe return. Since his kidnapping, his whereabouts are unknown. One prays for his life. It sends chills […]