ISSUE

Volume-VIII

, Issue-III

(SUMMER 2023)


01 - Fiscal Federalism: An Analysis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Share in the National Res

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).01
10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).01      Published : Sep 2023

    Decentralization of power and distribution of resources has remained a contentious issue between the Federal government and provincial governments in Pakistan. The 7th NFC award and 18th amendment to the constitution have further strengthened the federalist structure in Pakistan by adopting multiple criteria and ensuring provincial autonomy respectively. The Constitution of 1973 provided a well-st... Details
    CCI, Fiscal Federalism, NFC Award, 18th Amendment
    (1) Hansa
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

02 - Katas Raj: A Road Towards Peace and Harmony

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).02
10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).02      Published : Sep 2023

    Katas Raj is momentous for many religions because of its more than a dozen sacred monuments. These monuments belong to Sikhism, Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Hinduism. It is compelling for Sikhs because of the historic Hari Singh Nalwa fort. It is cogent for Buddhists because of the ancient stupa of Asoka. Katas Raj is much more symbolic for the Hindus; every year several Hindus visit this p... Details
    Katas Raj, Archaeology, Temples, Religious Tourism
    (1) Umbreen Akhtar
    Lecturer Pakistan Studies, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shoaib Malik
    Associate Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.

03 - Democracy v/s Dictatorship in Pakistan: Evaluating the Impact of Political Regim

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).03
10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).03      Published : Sep 2023

    Pakistan is a South-Asian state having a history of instability since independence. The instability is majorly a contribution by continuous political changes which had been an important aspect in shaping Pakistan-India relations. This study examines the impact of political regimes on Pakistan- India relations through a comparative analysis of dictatorships and democratic governments in Pakistan. T... Details
    Democracy, Dictatorship, Pakistan, Pak-India Relations, Political Regime
    (1) Muhammad Usman Ghani
    Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shoaib
    Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mah Noor Akbar
    BS Student, Department of Public Administration, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 - India and Pakistan Trade: A Vision for Peace

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).04
10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).04      Published : Sep 2023

    The Indo-Pak relations have always been the victim of up and down. Both of the countries are nuclear powers. They have a big potential in every field and trade is one of them. There are different opinions about trade; trade has the potential to shape the relationship better and to develop peace among the countries but on the other hand, it may become a source of conflict or contention. In the cont... Details
    India, Pakistan, Trade, Economic Diplomacy, Globalization, Interdependence
    (1) Asfandiyar Khan
    MS (International Relations), Department of Humanities, COMSATS University Islamabad Pakistan.
    (2) Fiza Rani
    MS (International Relations), Department of Humanities, COMSATS University Islamabad Pakistan.
    (3) Parwanat Khan
    MS (International Relations), Department of Humanities, COMSATS University Islamabad Pakistan.

05 - Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05
10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05      Published : Sep 2023

    This research investigates the socio-cultural challenges confronted by transgender individuals in Islamabad, offering a nuanced exploration of their lived experiences within the unique cultural context of Pakistan's capital. Through in depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study highlights the complex interplay of societal norms, cultural attitudes, and religious influences that shape the tr... Details
    Socio-cultural, Transgender, Marginalized Community, Intersectionality
    (1) Maria Akram
    Lecturer, Khyber Law College, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sahibzada Adil Munir
    Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakisatn.
    (3) Zainab Baig
    MS Scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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