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Volume-IV

, Issue-III

(SUMMER 2019)

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01 - Media Sociology: An Appraisal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).01
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).01      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    The term media sociology most often refers to the study of various influences on media content, it encompasses the factors shaping media content for certain effects. Studies that look into the socialization of media workers, their professional attitude and many other things associated with them, found the absence of objectivity and abundance of biases in media content. They present a clear-cut ver... Details

    Media Sociology, Journalists, Objectivity, Biases, Media Content, Construction of Message, Influences

    (1) Muhammad Atif Shahzad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Centre for Media & Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahid Yousaf
    Associate Professor,Department of Centre for Media & Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - The Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis of Benazir Bhutto Gove

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).02
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).02      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    Democratic governance empowers and provides citizens the opportunity to live a life of their free will. Unfortunately, Pakistans democracy is confronted with numerous challenges. Among these challenges, governance issues are worthy of attention. The paper especially focuses on PPPs first tenure under Benazir Bhutto in terms of its commitment to democratic governance. It was expected that the norms... Details

    Governance, Democracy, Benazir Bhutto, Government and Opposition

    (1) Bakhtiar Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science, University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Arif Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Irfan Khan
    Lecturer,Department of Political Science, University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan.
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03 - Smartphone Addiction: A Boon or Bane for Pakistani University Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).03
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).03      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    The use of smartphones has enormously increased among students around the world. Few studies have focused on this critical issue in Pakistan. This study examined the influence of Smartphone addiction in Pakistan. A survey questionnaire was utilized to collect data consisting of three dimensions: (a) Smartphone usage, (b) textbook use, and (c) self-study. A total of 401 university students responde... Details

    Smartphone Usage, Textbook Use, Self-Study, Gender, Academic Session

    (1) M. Anees ul Husnain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education DG khan Campus, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqbal Ahmad
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) M. Adnan Maqbool
    PhD Scholar, I.E.R, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Analysis of Pakistan's Policy Towards Afghan Refugees: A Legal Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).04
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).04      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    This article explores Pakistan's policy towards Afghan refugees since their arrival into Pakistan in 1979. As Pakistan has no refugee related law at national level nor is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its Protocol of 1967; but despite of all these obstacles it has welcomed the refugees from Afghanistan after the Russian aggression. During their stay here in Pakistan, these refugees... Details

    Influx, Refugees, Registration, SAFRON and UNHCR.

    (1) Muhammad Zubair
    Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Aqeel Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muzamil Shah
    Superintendent, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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05 - CASA-1000: Its Potential for Regional Trade and Development

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).05
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).05      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    The Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) is a trans-regional project aiming transition of 1300 megawatts hydroelectric power from Central Asian states; Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic, to South Asian countries; Afghanistan and Pakistan. This is not merely an energy project transiting electricity but having potential to enhance bilateral and multilateral coo... Details

    CASA-1000, Electricity, Energy, Trade, Development

    (1) Zaheer Abbas
    PhD Scholar, Department of IR, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Inayat Kalim
    Assistant Professor, Department of IR, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shoaib Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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06 - Pale Dawn of Democracy: Post Ziaul Haq political developments and 1988 Elections

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).06
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).06      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    The death of Pakistans Chief of Army Staff and President, General Ziaul Haq, with several senior army officers in a plane crash in August 1988 ushered Pakistan in utter chaos and uncertainty. Though his successors in power positions ruled in favor of democracy, the elections were heavily influenced to in favor of pro-establishment parties and against PPP and its leader Benazir Bhutto. The policies... Details

    Elections 1988, Benazir Bhutto, Ziaul Haq, democracy, Pakistan

    (1) Muhammad Ali Shaikh
    Ex Vice Chancellor, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Stephen John
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ann Samson
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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07 - The Complex Knot between Sovereignty of States and Secession in International La

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).07
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).07      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    It is interesting to note that international law doesn't talk about the secession of any group from the parent state in express words. However, at the same time, it doesn't deny people's right to self-determination too. Despite all this ambiguity about secession in international law, state dissolution hasn't stopped. This secession is justified on two strands of theoretical arguments. The first on... Details

    Sovereignty of States, International Law, States' Rights

    (1) Ayaz Ali Shah
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science, AWKUM, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Nilofar Ihsan
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science, AWKUM, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Hina Malik
    Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, AWKUM, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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08 - Post Transition Challenges to Emergent Democracy: A Study of 2008 Transition in

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).08
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).08      Published : Sep 2019

Abstract

    Pakistan's history is witness to the fact that in all cases of the military takeover, though Military Regimes initially were able to consolidate, yet with the passage of time, growing discontent, desire for change, and the gradual erosion of legitimacy pose a serious threat to not only the regime but also the institutional interests of the military. International allies of the regime also feel it ... Details

    Pakistan, Transition, Civilian rule, Election, NRO

    (1) Adil Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Imran
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Havelian Abbottabad, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Nazakat
    Lecturer, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehar, KP, Pakistan.
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