Hafeez Khan

It is the time of the year when festive spirit overtakes many of us. Whether you are ushering in the New Year or celebrating Christmas. I wish a Merry Christmas to my friends and readers of the Christian faith and Seasons Greetings to all. Unfortunately, the festivities will again be muted like last year. Ever […]

The Punjabi language is very expressive though difficult to translate at times. I tried to find an equivalent to “Rabb naray ke ghusan?” but the impact was not there. For my readers who don’t speak Punjabi “Is God closer or the punch coming your way” is the closest I can get. It came to my […]

England is the oldest democracy in this era, yet the US is viewed as the ultimate showcase of a successful and functioning democracy. Right to free speech, bear arms, and freedom to progress under a capitalist system are all enshrined in their Constitution. As a melting pot, it has captured the imagination of immigrants worldwide. […]

In the sixties, during my youthful days, while vacationing in Lyallpur, a rustic environment, there were few enjoyable distractions. “Madaris” used to be one of them. It was a mix of entertainment, jugglery, and some magic tricks thrown in for good measure. Madari and his entourage of a monkey, other pets, and assistants carrying his […]

The poison well seems to be without a bottom. It continues to spew regularly keeping the political discourse vitriolic. Rumours always play a role in politics, but rarely have these twisted minds been so corrosive to any institution that dares to cross their path. This huge aberration of lies continues to be regularly enacted by […]

It was high drama in the Parliament. The Government had a hefty agenda to pass all the pending Bills choked or obstructed in Senate. The Combined Opposition was all set to prevent this from happening. Their aggression and bluster exuded confidence that they will not only defeat the Bills; they will bring the Government down. […]

Our generation has seen more changes than any that preceded us. We have transitioned from steam engines to supersonic jets in a lifetime. During our exuberant youthful days, the height of enjoyment was a merry-go-round or “jhulla” all propelled by human hands. Those carefree days have been replaced by a struggle to seek balance–it seems […]

It is fulfilling for a writer when the readers respond overwhelmingly. Thank you, everyone. Allowing Overseas Pakistanis (OPs) the right to vote is a passionate issue for many. It has been a long time coming and the next few months are crucial. After passage from National Assembly, this Bill was to be presented in the […]

Sometimes, a thought keeps percolating in your mind; you want to do something about it but other things crop up and it gets ignored. That has happened to me in the case of Overseas Pakistani voting rights. It all changed recently when I attended an event organized by Pakistan Overseas Forum in Toronto. It was […]

It is the cricketing season so not using this game’s analogies is a hard task. The events unfolding on our national scene do not bode well for the continuation of a stable Government. The opposition is jubilant, bureaucracy is paralysed, TV anchors are having a field day and the nation is confused. It is time […]