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Contents Volume V Issue I (Winter - 2020)

Suspension of Article 370: Assessment of Modis Kashmir Masterstroke under Hindutva Ideology
Abstract:	The establishment of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during 1940-1944 in the state of Jammu & Kashmir paved way for the execution of Hindutva ideology. With the rise of BJP in the center, Prime Minister Narendra Modi abolished ‘article 370’ stripping Kashmir from its special status on 5 August 2019. The socalled ‘Modi’s masterstroke’ is aimed at converting Muslim majority into a m ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Farooq: PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Umbreen Javaid: Professor,Faculty of Behavioral & Social Sciences,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	RSS, Jammu & Kashmir, Hindutva Ideology, BJP, Article 370.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).01	Details Download
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Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan: An Analysis
Abstract:	Pakistan is a religious and Islamic state. The religion followed in Pakistan is Islam with a proportion of 98% being a peaceful religion; it protects the rights of every individual without discrimination of any religion. The constitution of Pakistan also protects the rights of every citizen. In this paper, the researchers have tried to figure out the meaning of interfaith harmony and how stat ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muqarrab Akbar: Chairman, Department of Political Science, Bahuddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Hafsa Yaseen: Visiting LecturerDepartment of Political Science, Bahuddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistan, Religion, Harmony, Extremism, Violence, South Punjab
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).02	Details Download
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Pakistani English Press during War on Terror: A Media Conformity Approach
Abstract:	The present research focused on how much Pakistani English press tracked the foreign policy stance of the Pakistani government in the presentation of incidents related to the war on terror. Pakistani authorities reinforced war on terror and Afghanistan war but did not support the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. For the present analysis, the editorials of Dawn and the Nation were selected from 12 ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Aasima Safdar: Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Samia Manzoor: Assistant Professor,Department of Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Aqsa Iram Shahzadi: Assistant Professor,Department of Communication Studies,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistani English Press, War on Terror, Media Conformity Theory, Editorials, Thematic Analysis.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).03	Details Download
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The Role of Global Powers in the Prolongation of the Syrian Conflict
Abstract:	Since the peoples uprising in 2011 against the authoritarian regime of Bashar Al Assad and its oppressive policies, Syria is entangled in a long spiral of violent conflict. Though several factors explain the violent nature of the conflict and its longevity. However, the geopolitical interests of the regional and global powers like Saudi Arabia vs. Iran and the US vs. Russia respectively, in ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Saima Gul: Lecturer,Department of International Relations,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Tayyab: Research Scholar, National Defence University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Arif Khan: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,University of Buner, Swari, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Power Transition Theory, Arab Spring, Middle East, Civil War.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).04	Details Download
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Indo-Russian Strategic Relations under Putin
Abstract:	Trust, mutual understanding and compatibility, and common interests in the international system remained the pillars of Indo-Russian relations for seventy years. It brought them closer to each other to cooperate in the areas of defense, trade and technology. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, both New Delhi and Moscow experienced a low-level relation, but since the coming of Putin, rela ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Surat Khan: PhD,Department of Political Science,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Soviet Union, Diplomacy, Multipolar world, Terrorism
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).05	Details Download
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The Impact of Abusive Constitutionalism on Democracy in Pakistan
Abstract:	This research concerns the constitutional development in Pakistan with a specific reference to 21st Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan. It is widely perceived among scholarly and semi-scholarly circles that the tendency of militarys direct intervention in politics; toppling democratically elected government has been declined for the last many decades across the world. According to the ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Husnul Amin: Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shafiq Qurban: Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Rawalpindi Law College, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Maryam Siddiqa: Lecturer, IRD, International Islamic University Islamabad, pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistan, 21st Amendment, Abusive constitutionalism, Democracy, Civil liberties.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).06	Details Download
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The Conditions and Challenges of the PR Industry in Pakistan in the 21st Century: Practitioners’ Perspective and Perceptions
Abstract:	This paper contributes to the professional maturity of the profession by highlighting the problems faced by the practitioners and their professional solutions. The data and analysis are based on structured qualitative interviews of the highest ranked PR (public relation) professionals working as the heads of PR departments in government and private institutions. Practitioners urged to establi ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mudassir Mukhtar: Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, University of NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Salma Umber: Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mudassar Hussain Shah: Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	PR conditions in Pakistan, PR practitioners’ opinions, The Future of PR in Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).07	Details Download
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Page Nos:	55-61
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Polio Endemic: Perceptions and Practices from Sohan Village, Islamabad
Abstract:	Pakistan is a polio endemic country as stated by Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Number of polio cases increased in last few years especially in KPK and tribal areas. Present study was focused to collect opinion regarding information, perception and practices about polio among residents of village Sohan. A sample of 100 was interviewed. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS. A dominant ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry: Associate Professor/Chairman, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, 2-Aftab Ahmed: PhD Fellow, Department of Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Umer Hayat: Student, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Polio, Polio Eradication, Polio Vaccination, Poliomyelitis, Polio and Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).08	Details Download
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Page Nos:	62-71
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Question of US Hegemony and COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract:	A key feature of contemporary international politics is the changing nature of American presence on the world stage. Before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, power of the United States (U.S.) as a unipolar superpower was experiencing change, giving way to multipolarity. For the past three decades, America was the predominant global power, leading the international response to every man-made or ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shabana Fayyaz: Assistant Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Salma Malik: Assistant Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Hegemony, COVID, politics US, China
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	72-83
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Social Media, Democracy and Fake News in Pakistan: An Analysis
Abstract:	In this study, the researchers examined the prevalence of fake news in the social media debates on Pakistani politics and society. The content analysis showed that both Twitter and Facebook carried a sizeable number of fake news relating to the politics and international affairs, military, economy and religion. Though more fake news was posted relating to politics and politicians, fake news s ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Haseeb Ur Rehman: Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Media, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2-Shabir Hussain: Associate Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Behria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Durreshehwar : Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Fake News, Pakistan, Politics and Democracy, Cult and Populism, Algorithm.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).10	Details Download
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Emerging Health Security Threats and Impact of Bioterrorism on the U.S. National Security
Abstract:	Bioterrorism fear increases after the deliberate release of biological agents at the end of the twentieth century. Letters containing anthrax powder were posted through the U.S. postal system which produces fear among the population. The anthrax assaults after 9/11 made the nation conscious that the public health system is ill-prepared to administer a large-scale emergency. Bioterrorism issue ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rubina Ali: PhD Scholar, Department of Politics & International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Inamullah Jan: Lecturer, Department of Politics & International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Shoaib Malik: Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies and History, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Biological Terrorism, Preparedness, Biosafety, Countermeasures, Public Health
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).11	Details Download
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Page Nos:	94-103
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US-Afghan Talks: Myths and Realities
Abstract:	This article focuses on US-Taliban talks in the context of intra-Afghan talks. The talks provide for the restoration of peace in Afghanistan and withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan after a period of about 19 years. It also provides for the swap of 5,000 Taliban held by the government and 1,000 Afghan in the custody of Taliban. The agreement cannot be put into practice on account of ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Tariq: School Teacher, Teacher at Elementary & Secondary Education Department Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	US, Taliban, Afghan, Talks, Security
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).12	Details Download
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A New Calculation of Global Leadership: Post Corona World Order
Abstract:	Global pandemic has largely impacted the world political, economic and cultural phenomena with breeding many new components. The leadership has also been in a new face, influenced by new indicators along with existing others. This article found the health management capability, environmental viability, HDI index and intelligence capacities as the new components of determining global leadersh ...Read More
Author/s:	1-M. Abdul Aziz: Executive Director, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Keywords:	Global Pandemic, Global Leadership, Post-Corona World Order, Health Security
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).13	Details Download
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Page Nos:	112-118
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Islamic Family Values Depicted in Urdu Drama before and during Cable Era
Abstract:	This study aims to describe the content analysis of televised Urdu dramas before and after the advent of the cable. This research focuses that how relationships between the married couple are depicted in televised Urdu drama serials. The Islamic objective of marriage is examined in this study. This study divided the Urdu drama serials into two broad eras, pre cable and post cable eras, it is ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rooh ul Amin Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Yasar Arafat: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Atif Shahzad: Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Infidel Spouses, Extramarital Relations, Married Couple
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).14	Details Download
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Page Nos:	119-126
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Jirga after Militancy: Traditional Social Justice System in Dara Adam Khel FR Kohat, Pakistan
Abstract:	The current research was conducted in Dara Adam Khel, Pakistan to explore the structure and procedure of the informal social justice system- commonly known as Jirga. The war on terror made it imperious for tribal Pakhtuns to bring back their chaotic lives on the right track to achieve economic prosperity and peace in the region. Pakhtuns residing in Pakistan have been suffering from this tem ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Kamran: PhD Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Sarfraz Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Ikram Badshah: Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Traditional System, Tribal Area, Jirga, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).15	Details Download
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Page Nos:	127-134
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Perfection and Working Women: Foucauldian Discourse Analysis of a Pakistani Morning Show
Abstract:	This paper explores how the individuals (women) constitute their own subjectivity through neo-liberal discourses in Pakistan. This paper examines the media discourses on perfection in Pakistan based on the claim that such discourses may function to spread neoliberal thinking in society. Foucault notion of neo-liberal governmentality provides a theoretical basis for this work. This is an empi ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Samina Noor: PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Razia Musarrat: Professor, Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ilyas Ansari: Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & IR, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Neo-liberal Globalization (NLG), Discourse Analysis, Subjectivity
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).16	Details Download
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Page Nos:	135-144
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CPEC: The U.S. Stance and its Impact on Pakistan-U.S. Relations
Abstract:	China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a cluster of infrastructure-build-up projects for Pakistan with Chinese assistance was signed in 2013. The Rise of China had kept the U.S. perturbed for the last two decades, however its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) added salt to injury. The U.S. expressed its displeasure over CPEC, its policy makers gradually started bracketing Pakistan with China. ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nayyer Iqbal: PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Umbreen Javaid: Dean, Faculty of Behavioral & Social Sciences, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	BRI, CPEC, Foreign Policy, Relations, Support, Ally, Project, Politics, Strategy, Silk Route, Connectivity, Commerce, Alice Wells, Pakistan, China, U.S.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).17	Details Download
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Page Nos:	145-154
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Genre Analysis: A Study of Pakistani Wedding Invitation Cards
Abstract:	The present study has examined the Pakistani wedding invitation cards. The objectives of this study are to conduct the genre analysis of wedding cards i.e. to analyze the moves, its order, communicative purpose and nature; and to explore the micro-linguistic features of the language of wedding invitation cards. For this purpose, fifty Baraat invitation cards, Mehndi invitation cards and wedding ca ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nazish Amjad: Student, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Fakhira Riaz: Assistant Professor, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Genre Analysis, Invitation Cards, Micro-linguistic analysis, Discourse Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).18	Details Download
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Page Nos:	155-162
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Status of Physical Facilities and Students Achievement at Public and PEF Partner Schools in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	The main aspiration of this study was to analyze the status of physical facilities and students achievement at Public and Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) partner schools in Punjab, Pakistan. The present study was quantitative in nature and survey approach was used. Multi-stage random sampling procedure was employed to pick out the sample from Sahiwal division. The sample of the study comprised o ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Arshad: SST Science, School Education Department, Govt. Fazilka Islamia Model High School Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Nisar ul Haq: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. 3-Mumtaz Gul Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Ghizer Campus, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physical Facilities, Check list for physical facilities, Public Schools, Annual result, Performance.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).19	Details Download
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Page Nos:	163-171
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Role of FM Radio on Pakistani Youth: Socio-Political Perspective
Abstract:	This research paper is being presented to know and evaluate the socio-political influence of FM radio on Pakistan youth. At the time of partition and inception of Pakistan, Radio Pakistan was the only electronic medium available in the country. Radio has been the most powerful and useful informative/ educative tool for the reason that it has excellent outreach as compared to all other electronic m ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Umair Chaudhary: PhD, Department of Media Studies, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tanveer Hussain: Assistant professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of management and technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Ghani: Assistant professor, School of Mass Communication, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	FM Radio; Youth, Social, Political
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).20	Details Download
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Page Nos:	172-181
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Interrogations and Prospective of Science Education at Secondary Level in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	This research was designed to study the interrogation and prospective of science education at secondary level in Punjab, Pakistan. The present study was descriptive in nature and cross-sectional survey was conducted. Study was delimited to Punjab. All the science teachers of public secondary schools were the population. The sample was comprised of 495 secondary science teachers from the public sch ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Nisa Ul Haq: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. 2-Mumtaz Gul Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Khizer Campus, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Mahmood: PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJK, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Challenges, Science Education, Classroom Management, Evaluation, Teaching Methodology, Strategies
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).21	Details Download
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Page Nos:	182-191
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Climate Change in the Mainstream Pakistani Press: Coverage and Framing Trends
Abstract:	Climate change is a global phenomenon; its outcome affects societies around the world. Due to the systemic effects of climate change, Pakistan frequently suffers from natural disasters. The present study explored the press coverage and framing trends about three climate issues (1) Climate change and global warming (2) climate change and water scarcity (3) agriculture and food security. The study w ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Naeem Javed: Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Basit: Lecturer, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Tanveer Hussain: Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:	Climate Change, Mainstream Press, Newspaper Coverage, Framing Trends
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).22	Details Download
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Page Nos:	192-204
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Media Ownership and Regulation Influencing Production of Prime-Time Television News Bulletins in Pakistan
Abstract:	With the challenges of shifting technology and the rise of social media, the television news industry is struggling, yet news media in Pakistan is still relevant. Nevertheless, audiences are still unaware of the agenda-setting involved. Therefore, this article attempts to study the impact of certain factors on news performance and rundown production of primetime television news bulletins in ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Henna Saeed: Multimedia Journalist, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Noshina Saleem: Professor & Director ICS Department, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Production, Prime-time, Television, News, Bulletins, Pakistan, BBC.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).23	Details Download
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Page Nos:	205-215
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Political Stability and Social Reforms in Punjab, Pakistan by Pervaiz Elahi
Abstract:	As a chief minister of Punjab Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi received national and international fame and appreciation for his liberalism, his philosophy of modernism, for his strictness to eradicate terrorism and to maintain law and order situation in the province. This is a historical study, and the date has been collected through primary and secondary sources. His revolutionary steps like educated Pun ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Tahreem Shahnawaz: PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Khursheed: Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Wasim Abbas: PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Agriculture, Education, Opposition, Political Stability, Reforms, Social Sector.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).24	Details Download
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Page Nos:	216-223
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FATA Merger to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Problems and Prospects for Federalism in Pakistan
Abstract:	Federalism provides opportunity to the diverse societies with the distinct cultural and geographical heritage of such constitutional arrangements that they can strengthen their bond with the rest of the areas of a state. Federalism in Pakistan started in a unique way where its two main regions had no geographical adhesion. The west wing of Pakistan is culturally diverse. People of FATA lived their ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ghulam Ali: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government BS College, Chowk Azam, Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan, 2-Muhammad Ilyas Ansari: Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & IR, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 3-Malik Firdous: Assistant Professor/HOD, Department of Political Science, Government Postgraduate College, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
Keywords:	Terrorism, Merger, Reforms, Federalism, Constitution
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).25	Details Download
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Page Nos:	224-233
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‘Empowered Iran’ in a Complex Region (Middle East): Tehran’s Foreign Policy Challenges and Dimensions in the 21st Century
Abstract:	Foreign policy is a serious module in the lives, behaviour, of all nation-states. Recently foreign policy study has acquired new dimensions as a result of a paradigm shift in Iranian foreign policy. Iran has moved away from began camp follower of the United States to an independent political actor with its independent foreign policy. Tehran, from a loyal U.S. collaborator, turned out to be a ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Munib Khalid: Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Naz: Assistant Professor, Department of IR, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Sajida Begum: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Iran, Paradigm, Middle East, Foreign, Strategy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).26	Details Download
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Page Nos:	234-240
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Role of Council of Islamic Ideology in Islamization During Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Era
Abstract:	According to the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the Council of Islamic Ideology is a permanent constitutional body. Its duties are not only to advise the Parliament whether or not the laws are repugnant to Islam in the light of Quran and Sunnah and but also to recommend measures to be promulgated as legislations to promote Islamic way of life in the country. This paper discusses in detail th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sajid Hussain: PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Aftab Hussain Gillani: Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Wasim Abbas: PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Advisory, Council of Islamic Ideology, Islam, Laws, Parliament, Quran, Sunnah.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).27	Details Download
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Page Nos:	241-250
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Marital Networks and Political Alliances in Baluchistan, Pakistan
Abstract:	This paper is designed to show the relationship between affinity and political alliances. In kinship ties, descent imposes mutual duties and obligations and is only confined to those who share a common blood. As the blood binds together all those who share a descent, similarly affinity ties non-blood relatives through marriage. While much of the existing literature has been understandably focuse ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Aziz Ullah Kakar: Student, National Institute of Pakistan Studies (NIPS), Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Politics, Marriage, Kahole (Extended Family), Baluchistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).28	Details Download
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Page Nos:	251-259
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Role of Benazir Bhutto in Restoration of Democracy in Pakistan (1977-1988)
Abstract:	Benazir Bhutto has the distinction of being the first popularly elected female prime minister in any Muslim country in the world. But this distinction was preceded by her more than a decade long struggle against dictatorship of General Ziaul Haq. Aspiring to join diplomatic corps or media as a journalist, she entered in politics under the force of circumstances in 1977 after the government o ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Ali Shaikh: Vice Chancellor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Zahid Hussain Sahito: Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Stephen John: Associate Professor, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Role; Benazir Bhutto; and Restoration of Democracy in Pakistan (1977-1988)
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).29	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).29
Page Nos:	260-268
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Comparative Study of Socio-Ideological Practices in English Textbooks in Pakistani Context
Abstract:	The present study is an effort to examine and compare the way socio-ideological practices are projected in the Oxford English Textbook Grade 5 and the English Textbook 5 published by the Punjab (Pakistan) Textbook Board (PTB) prescribed for the government, semi-government and private schools of the Punjab province. The content analysis was employed to find out the percentages of categories and sub ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Ahsan: Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tahira Asgher: Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Noshaba Younus: Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Ideological Practices, Oxford Textbook, Punjab Textbook Board
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).30	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).30
Page Nos:	269-286
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Causes and Impact of Law Avoidance and Disobedience in the Light of Mars Model with Special Reference to Laws for Special Need Persons
Abstract:	To determine reasons and the influence of escaping and noncompliance of laws; data were collected through a mix method approach. Questionnaires and focus group discussion from special needs persons (physically challenged, visually impaired), their parents in case of hearing-impaired and intellectually challenged persons, professional law practitioners and employers of the business organization wer ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Anjum Bano Kazimi: Professor, Department of Education, IQRA University Gulshan Campus Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Ali Kerio: Assistant Professor, Department of Teachers Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Ajab Ali Lashari: Lecturer, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam university, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Law Avoidance, Disobedience, Mars Model, Special Need Persons, Rehabilitation
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).31	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).31
Page Nos:	287-295
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Charismatic Role of a Religious Minority in the United States
Abstract:	This article is about the nexus of Shi'ia doctrine with academia which will justify its positive role for US society. We see that Shi'ia Diaspora has sought the attention of international scholars towards the part of Shi'ism in the twentieth century as previously not much work has been done on this topic. Still, in upcoming years many renowned scholars have put in their effort and interest in Shi' ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi: PhD Scholar, Area Study Center, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Shiism, Hussain, Karbala, Nexus, Diaspora, Social Justice, Oppression, Doctrine, Minority, Shiia Centers, Moharram, Ahle bait, Catalyst, Prophet
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).32	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).32
Page Nos:	296-302
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Political Economy of Interculture Differences: An EU Perspective
Abstract:	Economic development is always linked with systematic changes in human behavior, its basic value and cultural change are paths dependent on it. The study illustrates the culture value that converges the EU into a single European value landscape. Current economic growth theories do not take into account cultural variables at national levels and economic life happens in asocial context and it aff ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Noor Fatima: Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & IR, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Imran Ashraf: Assistant Professor,Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Ameer Abdullah: Lecturer, Department of International Relation, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Interculture Difference, Economic Outcomes, European Perspective, New Approach, Change of Mind Set
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).33	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).33
Page Nos:	303-315
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Constitutional Rights of Religious Minorities in Pakistan
Abstract:	The constitution of Pakistan defines our country as an "Islamic State". Pakistan is predominantly a State established for Muslims but many non-Muslims have been living here since its establishment. The constitution of Pakistan stands for equality and justice for all people regardless of caste, gender, religion, region and language. Qualitative methodology has been used. The available data wi ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Anita Wilson: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Samina Saeed: Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Aziz Ur Rahman: Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations and Political Science, Qurtuba University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Freedom of Religion, Constitution of the Pakistan, Religious Minorities, Islam, Fundamental Rights.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).34	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).34
Page Nos:	316-325
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Corporate Social Responsibility: An Illusion or Reality
Abstract:	Business enterprises and their policies of conducting business have always been considered as debatable, and another aspect is following social and environmental regulations of jurisdictions in which companies conduct their business-either domestic enterprises or international ones. In different scenarios, companies self-regulate themselves and, in this prospect, environmental conduct cannot be ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zarfishan Qaiser: Assistant Professor. University Law College, (New Campus) University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Khushbakht Qaiser: Assistant Professor, Kinnaird College for Women Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Regulations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Multi-National Companies, Convergence, Human Rights.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).35	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).35
Page Nos:	326-333
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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An Analysis of Religious, Psychological and Socio-Political Factors Promoting Terrorism
Abstract:	This Terrorism is an intentional act of violence, rational enough to generate fear amongst the target audience or society focusing upon the determination of bringing desired change in that particular society. It has been observed that terrorist organizations may prevail in the repressive regimes that they perceive as sympathetic with their ideology. However, they target the societies for terrorist ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ramzan Shahid: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Shumaila Rafiq: Lecturer, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Shahzada Afzal: Lecturer, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Terrorism, Extremism, Psychology, Socio-Economic, Violent Behavior.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).36	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).36
Page Nos:	334-341
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Pakistan's Low Yield Nuclear Weapons and Indian Option of Limited War
Abstract:	Since the publication of the Cold Start Doctrine by India in 2004, India had been preparing for launching a limited war against Pakistan. In the face of an Indian threat of limited war, Pakistan had no other option but to go for the manufacture of low yield nuclear weapons. With the introduction of the low yield nuclear weapons by Pakistan with an official announcement in 2015, Pakistan had been ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Farooq Ahmed Leghari: Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Irfan Hasnain Qaisrani: Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Shaukat : Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Nuclear Weapons, Limited War, Cold Start Doctrine, Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).37	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).37
Page Nos:	342-351
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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The Psychological Effects of COVID-19 on University Students
Abstract:	The worldwide spread of COVID-19 is inducing devastating effects on the physical and psychological health of the masses. This study was designed to identify the psychological effects of COVID-19 on university students in Lahore, Pakistan. A sample consisted of 125 students was selected conveniently form all public and private sector universities of district Lahore. A questionnaire comprising ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Misbah Malik: Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 2-Fasiha Altaf: PhD. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 3-Mehwish Gull: PhD. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Coronavirus (COVID-19), Psychological Effects, University Students
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).38	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).38
Page Nos:	352-360
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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Politics as Morality: A Study of Keats' Poetry
Abstract:	The purpose of the present research is to explore the works of Keats from the uncommon and untraditional perspective, the perspective of Keats as a revolutionary poet fighting for the cause of politics and morality. For this purpose, his selected poems were taken for analysis. His works reveal not only the aspects of Romanticism but also of revolution. Most of his poems plead for political a ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ayaz Ahmad Aryan : Lecturer, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Rafiq Nawab : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Liaqat Iqbal : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Politics, Morality, Keats, Poetry
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).39	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).39
Page Nos:	361-369
Volume & Issue:	V-I
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