Hafeez Khan

We have to draw inspiration from our centuries-old heritage of dispute resolution. It is “Pariya” or “Panchayat” in Sind and Punjab and “Jirga” in KP and Baluchistan. It is equivalent to a Council of Elders. Historically conflicts have ended only two ways. Either one’s foe is entirely vanquished into submission, or a compromise is reached […]

I was passing through the stringent security check at Toronto Airport. It was crowded; fear of travel is gone as Covid restrictions ease. While emptying my pockets and pulling the laptop out of its bag, I dropped my boarding pass and computer mouse. Unaware, I moved ahead for a physical check. The passenger behind me […]

“Amavas” or “Amavasya” is a Hindi word for a moonless night. It is a dark night as the moon overlaps the sun. As the planets move in their orbit, it is also known as a new moon night. It has a major significance for Hindus. For verification, I spoke to my close Indian friends Arjun […]

“Har pasay bhan taroor” a Punjabi phrase that describes destruction and chaos prevailing all around. Governance is adrift; it is difficult to determine who is in charge. Suppression and brutality is the order of the day to muzzle dissenting voices. People are being crushed by unprecedented inflation with no end in sight and nothing is […]

I couldn’t sleep after seeing the gory details broadcast by Kamran Shahid about Arshad Sharif’s mutilated hands and body. I am seventy-plus and have been around the block many times. If I feel that way, how will Arshad’s young kids react? This callous game of thrones by our rulers will permanently scar these innocent minds […]

Calling the present Government an “imported regime” is a misnomer. They should be called a “criminal enterprise” or a “crime syndicate.” There is nothing lawful or democratic about these political vampires called PDM. Since their first day in power, they have acted as rogues. They came to power with a three-point agenda: 1. To kill […]

Kenya is a beautiful country. I planned many times to visit; it just did not happen. It has a scenic coastline, savannah, lakelands, valleys and mountain highlands. It is home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos. Its main inhabitants are the Maasai tribe famed for their bravery. Documentaries about Amboseli Park offer views of […]

I have to pause my nostalgic journey about my youthful days due to the levels of hypocrisy and pretences on the national scene; they are intolerable. I was remembering friends who have left us and rejoicing those who are still around. I will continue at a later date. The present scenario brings to mind the […]

Punjab University New Campus of the late sixties and early seventies was serene, clean and refreshing. It was designed by the world-renowned Greek urban designer and architectural firm, Doxidas and built under the US Aid program. Uniquely open concept set within fruit orchards. A canal separated the academic block from the residential hostels. The canal […]

Memories of friends are a double-edged sword. They strengthen yet torment when one remembers those who are no longer with us. These thoughts were recently triggered while attending a get-together in Mississauga in memory of the Late Shahid Rashdi who left us four years ago. His daughter Dana and her husband Zain hosted us. It […]