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Contents Volume V Issue IV (Fall - 2020)

Islamic Injunctions on the Institutionalization of Aqilah: A Case Study of Vicarious Liability for Payment of Diyat
Abstract:	Islam gives detailed injunctions not only for individuals but also for collectivity, and the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan makes it obligatory on State to enable Muslims to live their individual and a collective life in accordance with the Islamic teachings. An important aspect of the Islamic way of life is that individuals and collectivity provide help and support to each other. This aspect is particularly exemplified by the institution of 'Aqilah', which was established for sharing the burden of the payment of Diyat. Thus, it became an essential element of Muslim society, and it gave rise to the notion of vicarious liability. The present paper explores Islamic Injunctions on this issue and proposes the establishment of the institution of Aqilah for better en ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Sadia Tabassum: Assistant Professor, Department of Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Omar Mahmood Wattoo: Visiting Faculty, Department of Law and Shariah, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Bakht Munir: Lecturer, Institute of Languages and Linguistics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Diyat, Aqilah, Vicarious Liability
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).01	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).01
Page Nos:	1-10
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The Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Critical Analysis of Current Pakistan Arbitration Mechanism
Abstract:	The current research provides an analytical study on the domestic and international arbitration and the application of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan. The research explains the international arbitration, how it operates, its processes, rulings, and execution as per the domestic arbitration mechanism existing in Pakistan. The study further identifies the flaws that render it impossible to cope with fundamental factors such as the application of foreign arbitral awards at the domestic level as per international practice. The current research adopts analytical and descriptive approaches for interpreting and analyzing the data. Literature reviews for this research consist of relevant statutes, treaties, international Conventions, governing rules and regulations, case laws, legal authoriti ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Rao Qasim Idrees: Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Iqra Azhar: Student, School of Law, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mirza Shahid Rizwan Baig: Assistant Professor, College of Law, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Alternate Dispute Resolution, Arbitral Awards, Arbitration Act 1940, Settlement of International Commercial Disputes, The New York Convention 1958
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).02	Details Download
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Page Nos:	11-20
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Political Arena in Pakistan and Objectivity of Urdu Print Media: A Study of Panama Issue
Abstract:	This research paper examined the scenario of objectivity in Pakistani print media keeping in view the reportage of Panama issue in leading Urdu Dailies. The study investigated the situation whether the Urdu print media remained objective, unbiased, and non-judgmental during reportage of the big corruption scandal of the history of the political arena in Pakistan. The paper assessed the position of factual and non-factual reportage rate in three big Urdu Dailies. The study might be help full to understand the scenario of reportage on big venality issues in Urdu Print World. The results presented the outlines behind the picture of alteration in facts and framed news coverage. The study is concluded with the indications of policy change on news reportage. The applying position of e ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Irem Sultana: Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Hamid Yaseen Ahmed: M.Phil Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Rao Shahid Mahmood Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Objectivity, Non-Judgmental, Political Arena, Urdu Dailies, Venality Issues, Unbiased, Political Arena.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).03	Details Download
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Major Themes in Imran Khan's UNGA Speeches: A Corpus Assisted Study
Abstract:	Every year, the United Nations General Assembly holds a meeting of leaders from different countries. Imran Khan, prime minister of Pakistan, made speeches in the General Assembly of the United Nations twice. The first emphatic address he made at the United Nations General Assembly was on 27 September 2019, and the second was on 25 September 2020. This study aims to find out the major themes in both speeches and examine the frequently used words in the two speeches. For this study, his two speeches were taken from the internet and converted into plain text to compile a corpus. AntConc was used to find out the frequency of frequently used terms and to demonstrate the concordance of frequently used words. The results reveal substantial similarities and slight variations in the content of the ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Arshad Ali: Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Athar Rashid: Assistant Professor, Department of Governance & Public Policy, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Shahid Abbas: Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Islamophobia, Islam, Kashmir, RSS, Climate Change, Pandemic
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).04	Details Download
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Page Nos:	30-40
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Importance of Confidence Building Measures for bridging the gap between Pakistan & India
Abstract:	This research would base on the detailed investigations and steps taken by both countries to build confidence and trust to meet their conflicts and reducing uncertainty and promoting peace. This research will also point out the achievement of confidence building measures which has made possible both sides to start talks to meet the bilateral issues of both sides. The study will examine the importance of CBMs to reduce high tension between India and Pakistan which has made the south Asian region regional peace in danger. The study has also examined the academic work to realize the importance of good relations between the two neighboring nations having the long common border and mutual disputes since independence. ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Tasleem Ashraf: PhD. Scholar, Department of Political Science & IR, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ali Shan Shah: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Basit Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Conflicts, High tension, Distrust, CBMs, Negotiation, Agreements Peace.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).05	Details Download
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Arab World's Criticism on Indian Islamophobia: Understanding Islamic Perspective
Abstract:	Post COVID-19 Islamophobia in India led to an unprecedented reaction from the Arab World, which had been quiet against the persecution of Indian Muslims, especially after Narendra Modi's premiership. This study has highlighted the international media coverage regarding Islamophobia in India & its impacts on Indo-Arab Relations and also evaluated how can Islamophobia in India impact Indo-Arab ties in future. A thematic qualitative study has been conducted to comprehend the important themes and subthemes discussed in the renowned international media outlets. For this purpose, twelve articles from reputed international media outlets were selected for the qualitative thematic analysis during the month of April & May 2020. This study has discussed the notion of the Islamic concept of Ummah, whi ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Zaeem Yasin: Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Hassan Siddique : PhD Fellow, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Lubna Shaheen : Assistant Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Indian Islamophobia, Arab World, Muslim Ummah, Thematic Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).06	Details Download
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Page Nos:	49-56
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Evaluation of Ethnicity and Issues of Political Development in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	The purpose of this research is to evaluate ethnicity and its impact on the political structure of Punjab, Pakistan. This paper examines the role of ethnicity in political behaviour of the masses in Punjab. A social counsel that shows the recognition of a specific group which is descended from the same predecessors is called ethnicity while political development is the continuous decrease of ethnic, social, and religious pressure and components. This topic is vital because of subverting tendencies of the circumstances that in reality endanger the survival of the minority groups in Punjab and therefore hampers significant political development. The governments haven't yielded any efficacious outcomes in spite of elucidation that has been consistently provided. Subsequently, they need to sea ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muqarrab Akbar: Chairman, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Kanwar Muhammad Yasir Furqan: Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Hafsa Yaseen : Visiting Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Ethnicity, Political Development, Ethnic Conflict, Ethnic Politics, Ethnic Nationalism, Ethnic Disagreement, Political Structure, Equality, Ethnic Movements, Ethnic Militarism
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).07	Details Download
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Great Powerplay in the Indian Ocean: Implications for the Region
Abstract:	The Indian Ocean is important due to its strategic location, geopolitical significance and trade activities being performed through it. The United States of America is attaining energy, and other resources have a deep interest in the region. China, through its "string of pearls strategy", is encountering the American goals in the regional by the promotion of its economic activities, securing its dominance in the region, thus posing a constant challenge to the later as well as a regional power i.e. India. Contending interests of regional and international powers in the Indian Ocean Region has led to power projection, affected the security environment, fuelling the issues. The necessity to preserve the available energy resources for survival and to meet future needs is attracting ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Umer Hayat: Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Syeda Aqsa Sajjad: PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Farrukh Shahzad: Assistant Professor, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Indian Ocean, Pakistan, Indus Water Treaty, Challenges, Rising China
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).08	Details Download
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Dynamics and Interplay between International Politics and War Economy
Abstract:	The experiences of developed countries about the cost of adjustment were quite different; therefore, it is very complex to analyze the interplay between these two variables relationship between military spending and economic development of the country; this also brought the significance of war politics, economies and the political economy of war industries at domestic, regional and international level. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of reallocating the national budgets for adopting the policies of conversion to aid structural adjustments in different sectors of the economy in developing countries. The circumstances differ; it is important to concede the role of military spending in socio-economic development and its effectiveness in economies. Only when the information ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Mudassir Mehdi: The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Riaz Ahmad: Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China. 3-Arif Jameel : Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Keywords:	Interplay Politics, War Economy, Globalization, Political Economy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	75-85
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Portrayal of Political Parties in English Newspapers during the General Elections 2008 in Pakistan
Abstract:	This research aims to explore the portrayal of political parties in the English newspapers of Pakistan during the general elections of 2008. The media's importance during the process of elections becomes manifold as it can frame the image of politicians and political parties. Comparative analysis of the leading political parties of Pakistan, including PPPP, PMLN and PTI, in the two English dailies - Dawn and The News was done. This paper examined the frequency and direction of editorials and front-page news stories that were published on leading political parties from 18th January 2008 to 18th March 2008. Along with the content analysis method, theoretical postulates of agenda-setting were employed to explore English newspapers' depiction of political parties during general elec ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Shazia Ismail Toor: Assistant Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Newspaper, Dawn, the News, Pakistani Political Parties, General Elections 2008
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).10	Details Download
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An Analysis of National Political Conflicts in Leading Urdu Pakistani Newspapers during 2015-17
Abstract:	This study investigates Analysis of National Political Conflicts in Leading Urdu Pakistani Newspapers during 2015-17. The main aim of this study was to explore the analysis of national political conflicts in selected newspapers. Framing theory was applied to study the newspaper's treatment of political conflicts as a theoretical baseline. Two leading Urdu newspapers Daily Jang and Nawa-i-Waqt, due to their circulation and readership and a valuable amount of information for researchers and scholars, were selected for content analysis by using purposive sampling from the period of 2015 to 2017. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 21); hence, the findings revealed that there is a significant association between newspapers analysis and national political conflicts. ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Kiran Karamat: PhD Scholar, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 2-Noshina Saleem: Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Tahseen Arshad: Visiting Lecturer, Department of Secondary Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Analysis, National Political Conflicts, Leading Urdu Pakistani Newspapers, Framing theory, Content Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).11	Details Download
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The Emergence of the Khilafat Movement in Sargodha: Beginning of Agitational Politics and Impacts on the Freedom Movement
Abstract:	Mustafa Kamal abolished the institution of Khilafat in 1924, but the Sargodha district Khilafat Committee continued its functioning. Peers of Sial Sharif and Bugvis of Bhera played the leading role, while pro-British feudal lords supported the government. Khilafat conferences were held in which high-level Khilafat leaders participated and addressed. Samarna-Fund was collected, and a sum of Rs 9600 was submitted to the Punjab Khilafat Committee. Sialvi and Bugvi visited different towns and villages and conveyed the Khilafat message in simple words. Bugvi was arrested and sent to prison for one and a half year. While on the arrest of Peer of Sial-Sharif, the Muslims of Soon Valley began to offer arrest every day. From the Khilafat movement, Muslims of Sargodha enhanced their awareness and ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Pervez: PhD Scholar, Department of History, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Humaira Arif Dasti : Professor, Department of History, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Rasheed Khan : Professor, Department of History, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Khilafat Movement, Sargodha, Politics, Agitation, Freedom Movement
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2020(V-IV).12	Details Download
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Page Nos:	105-112
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