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| Media Sociology: An Appraisal | |||
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| 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 version that whatever masses consume is the mediated content in one way or another. Whereas, some studies seem to declare objectivity in media content not more than a myth. This review article solely revolves around the question “what factors inside and outside of the media organizations influence the media content?” The researchers reviewed a large number of research articles and diss ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Media Sociology, Journalists, Objectivity, Biases, Media Content, Construction of Message, Influences | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).01 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).01 | ||
| Page Nos: | 1-9 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| The Crisis of Governance in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis of Benazir Bhutto Government (1988-1990). | |||
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| 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 of democracy would be strengthened, and the country would never see dictatorial rule again in any manifestation. This paper examines PPPs style of governance keeping in view its fragile position in the parliament and the all-over hostile working environment in the country in 1988-90. Centreprovincial relationship; especially Punjab, has also been taken into account. The study explores B ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Governance, Democracy, Benazir Bhutto, Government and Opposition | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).02 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).02 | ||
| Page Nos: | 10-19 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| Smartphone Addiction: A Boon or Bane for Pakistani University Students | |||
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| 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 responded to the survey. The data were analyzed by calculating descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, and ANOVA. The results showed significant differences in students' perceptions of all three dimensions of the questionnaire regarding gender, age, Grade Point Average (GPA), and year (academic session). Male students were found to have a higher tendency towards Smartphone use than female stude ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Smartphone Usage, Textbook Use, Self-Study, Gender, Academic Session | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).03 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).03 | ||
| Page Nos: | 20-27 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| Analysis of Pakistan's Policy Towards Afghan Refugees: A Legal Perspective | |||
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| 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 have faced various problems due to the non-existence of the relevant laws and have been treated under the Foreigner’s Act of 1946, which did not apply to them. What impact this absence of law has made on the lives of these Afghan refugees? Here various phases of their arrival into Pakistan as well as the shift in policies of the government of Pakistan have been also discussed in brief. This a ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Influx, Refugees, Registration, SAFRON and UNHCR. | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).04 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).04 | ||
| Page Nos: | 28-38 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| CASA-1000: Its Potential for Regional Trade and Development | |||
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| 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 cooperation among participating states beyond the regional level. After its successful completion, the project will help increasing regionalism to connectivity, surge development to mutual trade and serve energy complementary situation to new openings in multidimensional fields. The paper aims to highlight the likely opportunities and benefits of realization of the project. ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | CASA-1000, Electricity, Energy, Trade, Development | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).05 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).05 | ||
| Page Nos: | 39-48 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| Pale Dawn of Democracy: Post Ziaul Haq political developments and 1988 Elections in Pakistan | |||
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| 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 adopted and actions taken by the holders of Constitutional offices and prime state institutions subjected the country to political fragmentation. The present study takes stock of the political developments taking place from the death of General Ziaul Haq till the formation of the new political governments in the Center and provinces in December 1988. ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Elections 1988, Benazir Bhutto, Ziaul Haq, democracy, Pakistan | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).06 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).06 | ||
| Page Nos: | 49-55 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| The Complex Knot between Sovereignty of States and Secession in International Law: Evidence from Around the World | |||
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| 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 one suggests that it is everyone's fundamental right to live or not to live in a particular state by forming a state of their own. The second one suggests that if a state commits atrocities on a particular community, and the victims exhaust all legal and democratic means to emancipate themselves and their community, they can resort to secession and separation from the parent state in the last reso ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Sovereignty of States, International Law, States' Rights | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).07 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).07 | ||
| Page Nos: | 56-63 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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| Post Transition Challenges to Emergent Democracy: A Study of 2008 Transition in Pakistan | |||
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| 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 difficult to support an unpopular regime at home. Thus the combination of internal and external pressures compels the regime to transfer power to civilian leadership. Emerging democracy, in the post-transition period, faces a multitude of challenges. This paper investigates various challenges posed to the newly installed government of the PPPP led alliance after the transition of 2008. T ...Read More - View Fulltext |
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| Author/s: | 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. | ||
| Keywords: | Pakistan, Transition, Civilian rule, Election, NRO | ||
| DOI Number: | 10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).08 | Details Download | |
| DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-III).08 | ||
| Page Nos: | 64-75 | ||
| Volume & Issue: | IV-III | ||
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