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Contents Volume IV Issue IV (Fall - 2019)

Empowering Political Executive: Analysing Government-Opposition Relations Amidst Constitutional Development During Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Regime
Abstract:	The era of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is characterized by sensational and dramatic political developments. As the post-1972 developments revealed, Bhuttos style of politics was quite different from what he had been projecting ever since 1967. The PPP was lacking the collaborative working mechanism. The opposition leaders sensed undemocratic treatment all the time. The PPP victory in the firstever general elections of 1970 afforded to the party an opportunity to make a new beginning. A change in the attitude of the party leadership, however, did not allow the ship of the nation to sail smoothly. This paper evaluates the performance of the PPP government with reference regarding constitutional development when PPP was in power. The purpose is to determine whether or not the PPP style of p ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Arif Khan: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan. 2-Bakhtiar Khan: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan. 3-Saif Ul Islam: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Constitutional Development, Amendments, Parliamentary System, Provincial Autonomy and Opposition.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).01	Details Download
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Relationship between Consumption of TV Political Programs and Media Malaise in Shaping Political Efficacy among Students
Abstract:	This study explores the relationship between consuming Pakistani TV political programs and media malaise to shape external efficacy among University students of Lahore. This study assumed that entrainment and talk shows make students cynical, distrustful and pessimistic; commonly known as media malaise which causes them to affect their external efficacy. Media malaise has been measured with two indicators namely cynicism and political participation. Students of two public sector Universities from Lahore city were taken as population and survey method was applied to get students responses. Data analysis (N=758) shares an interesting result, that there is a positive relationship between consumption of infotainment shows and media malaise, which shows that political programs are mak ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Amber Mubeen: PhD Scholar, Institute of Communication Studies,University of The Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Noshina Saleem: Professor,Institute of Communication Studies, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Faiza Latif: Assistant Professor,Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cynicism, External Political Efficacy, Media Malaise, Political Participation.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).02	Details Download
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History of Coalitions in Pakistan (1947 To 1973) and the Factors Shaping it
Abstract:	A political alliance is a temporary combination of groups or individuals formed to pursue specific objectives through joint action. Pluralist democracies are characterized by alliances and coalitions by diverse political parties. Political parties, desiring to exercise powers in democracies having parliamentary setups, naturally have to come in coalition with the major political party in parliament. Political parties sometimes make preelection alliances while some make coalitions in the post-election era with the ruling party. Alliance political culture has deep-rooted impacts on Pakistani politics. These alliances gave tough times to military dictators throughout the history of Pakistan and contributed towards strengthening democracy in Pakistan. For instance, Pakistan Democratic ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Qasim: PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Ahmad Ali: Lecturer, Department of Higher Education Peshawar,KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Coalition, Dictatorship, Pluralism, Parliamentary democracy, Alliance, Politics.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).03	Details Download
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Interactive Effect of Perceived Organizational Politics and Hierarchical Status on Workplace Victimization
Abstract:	Drawing upon deviant place theory, we examined the role of organizational politics in workplace victimization considering the moderating effect of employees hierarchical status in the context of higher educational institutions in Pakistan. Data was collected from 313 employees holding various positions in the teaching faculty of selected universities in Lahore. The survey instrument consisted of existing validated scales to measure the proposed variable; the same were also found consistently reliable in this study. We performed correlation, simple regression, and multiple regression analyses to test hypotheses. Organizational politics indicated to be a strongly positive associate of workplace victimization. The moderated model explained significant variance in workplace victimiz ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Amna Gul: Student,Department of Business Administration,Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Farooq Ahmad: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management Science, SZABIST, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Shahida Mariam: Librarian,Department of Business & Commerce,Government Institute of Commerce, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Organizational politics, employee status, workplace victimization
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).04	Details Download
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Reimagining the Populism and Leadership of Miss Fatima Jinnah
Abstract:	This article explores dynamics of Miss Fatima Jinnah’s leadership qualities by applying the Ideational approach. The article aims to re-think the scenario of Pakistan at the eve of presidential elections 1965 with regarding populism. It underscores causes, events and consequences of the 1965’s Elections by re-contextualizing the views and actions of Miss Jinnah. She won the elections, but a large-scale rigging deprived her of becoming the first lady President of Pakistan and in Islamic World. She did not play an active part in the political arena until the Presidential elections challenging the military dictator. This study attempts to answer why the Mother of the land opted for the politics of resistance; how she took an active part in the election campaign, and what were th ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Sana Zaheer: PhD Scholar, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Iqbal Chawla: Professor (Former Dean of arts and Former Chairman), Department of History, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Populism, Ideational Approach, Leadership, Miss Fatima Jinnah, Presidential Elections
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).05	Details Download
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Prospects for Pak-China Relations
Abstract:	South Asia is in focus of global geopolitics since the advent of the 21st century. China is an economic giant and outreaching towards West through Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). CPEC (part of BRI) has brought Pakistan in streamline in regional geopolitics. United States (US) is worried about Chinas rise, for its national interests are in danger in Asia so, it perused Pivot to Asia strategy to counter China in Asia while manipulating India. This situation has increased Pakistans importance for China. The article will assess Pak-China cordial relations and answer the following questions. Will Pakistan be helpful to China in addressing the challenges to regional peace? How will Pak-China cooperation counter Indo-US strategic partnership? What are Pak-China mutual efforts to curb t ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Faiqa Mushtaq: Head Mistress, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pak-China counterterrorism narrative, Enhancing economic relations through CPEC, Instability and conflict in Pakistan–Afghan region, Indo-US growing strategic ties.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).06	Details Download
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BRICS and African Region Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract:	BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has amplified its regional and global impact. The economic success of BRICS is a motivation to Africa because BRICS and African region have a similar historical background. The partnership between Africa and the BRICS has extended fresh drive and created ample interest in last decades because BRICS is playing an important role in international trade, investment and global governance. Growing economic relations of the BRICS with African region can be exemplary for global world. These relations are prospective of a suitable way of economic change and sustainable progress in the African region. The resource of African region makes many opportunities and challenges among BRICS- African regions partnership. The interest of western ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Atif: Phd Scholar, Institute of Social Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muqarrab Akbar: Professor/Chairman, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	BRICS, Global Governance, Regionalism, WTO, United Nations, African Region, Africa
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).07	Details Download
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Pakistans Security Dilemma with Afghanistan and India
Abstract:	Security dilemma plays an important part in determining state relations when particularly they are next door neighbors. In such a condition, it becomes difficult for the states to keep their security protected. Nations have to adopt policies that are beneficial for their national interest. An important function of security dilemma is that it also supports the balance of power theory which helps in balancing and counterbalancing of the countries. As far as, Pakistans security is concerned, it has two dimensions; the internal dimension which has greatly subsided during the present government while external dimension has always been like a Hanging Sword of Damocles. Pakistan is faced with this dilemma on both its eastern and western borders. The eastern border has caused three wars a ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Tariq: Teacher, Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Arif Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Buner (Swari), KP, Pakistan. 3-Bakhtiar Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Buner (Swari), KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Security Dilemma, India, Afghanistan, Border
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).08	Details Download
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News Values on Social Media and use of Twitter
Abstract:	The deceptively simple question remains unquestioned as "what news values are there particularly for social media?" As we implement the future of News writing in the hand of digital age, news values need to be identified and questioned. This article examines the main features of news values of social media specifically of Twitter which is no doubt the rapid source of news dissemination. This study explores the extent to which Harcup and ONeills given news values for journalism and how they faced by social media platforms. Evaluation by researchers shows that major chunk was "Relevancy" While dominant geographical proximity found to be mainly adopted by twitter account holders. Whereas, the least one unsurprisingly "Entertainment" which literally prove that Twitter is habitually ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Zahid Yousaf: Associate Professor, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Rooh ul Amin Khan: Assistant Professor, Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Malik Adnan: Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	News values, Social Media, Twitter, and Newsworthiness.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).09	Details Download
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CPEC a Gateway: Changing the Lives of Intra and Inter-Regional People
Abstract:	CPEC is an ongoing development megaproject which aims to connect Gwadar Port of Pakistan to Chinas northwestern region of Xinjiang, via a network of highways, railways, and pipelines. The economic corridor is considered central to China-Pakistan relations and will run about 2700 km from Gwadar to Kashgar. The vision and mission of CPEC are "To improve the lives of people of Pakistan and China". By building an economic corridor promoting bilateral connectivity, construction, explore potential bilateral investment, economic and trade, logistics and people to people contact for regional connectivity. It includes integrated transport, IT systems including road, rail, seaports, air and data communication channels, energy cooperation, spatial layout, functional zones, industries and industrial ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ujala Siddiq: Lecturer, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Zargham Ullah Khan: Assistant Professor, Hailey College of Banking and Finance, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Aisha Tahir: MPhil, Junior Regional Manager SMEDA.
Keywords:	CPEC, Pakistan, China, People.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).10	Details Download
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Russia, United States and China in South Asian Politics: Implications for Pakistan
Abstract:	End of the Cold War caused a paradigm shift in world politics by converting the bipolar world into a unipolar world with the emergence of the USA as a sole superpower in the field of international politics. Indo-US obnoxious nexus has put the security situation in perils in South Asia. America is in a full endeavor to contain China to halt her everexpanding sphere of influence. Positive and proactive development in PakRussia relations, in the post-Cold War period, has caused ripples in the stagnant waters of political, economic and strategic areas of mutual interest. On the global level Sino-US rivalry in Indian Ocean Region (IOR). While, on the other hand, so far as a regional factor is concerned, Pakistan and China have evolved very cordial and cooperative relations in order to c ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Iftikhar Ahmad: PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ramzan Shahid: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	India, IOR, Geo-Politics, Pakistan, Russia
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).11	Details Download
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Executive Assaults on Supreme Court of Pakistan and Movement for Independent Judiciary: 2007-09
Abstract:	Pakistan, since independence, has become a laboratory for constitutional experiments, with the judiciary playing the most controversial role. Under the theory of necessity, the superior judiciary has legalized military takeovers. Although controversial as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Iftekhar Muhammad Chaudhry was found to be a changed person the moment he took his seat as a Chief Justice of Pakistan. However, the situation was not conducive for any action that went against the will of the military ruler. But the Judge-Bench collaboration supported by the entire civil society initiated a movement to negate and nullify the dictates of a dictator. The movement led by the Black Coats community extended over years, bearing hardships of all kinds. The movement was success ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Hina Malik: Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sana Ullah: Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Ayaz Ali Shah: Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Judiciary, Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Rule of Law, Army
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).12	Details Download
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Representation of the Orient: A Postcolonial Perspective on Robert Greene's Selimus
Abstract:	Amidst a variety of cultural cum representational notions of individual or group identity, postcolonial studies attempt not only to explore and unfold how Eurocentric logos builds social realities but employs ways also to deconstruct the stereotypes. It provides theorists and critics with analytical methods to see how a fictional work supports or subverts a common paradigm based on Eurocentrism. The aim of this paper is to analyze Robert Greene's play Selimus and Western logos rules oriental discourse and how the Orient is (mis)represented. The study contends that the play under-study follows the traditional literary chain of ousting the Orient from the center either by making it suppressed or a satanic evil. In Selimus, for instance, the Turks, like other oriental races such as ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Imran : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Havelian KP, Pakistan. 2-Nazakat : Lecturer, Department of English, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Adil Khan : Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Selimus, Orientalism, Oriental Discourse, Ottoman Turks, Occident/Orient Binary
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).13	Details Download
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