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Contents Volume III Issue II (Fall - 2018)

A Strategic Interaction Game of Political Rights: A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Abstract:	Using a simple sequential game, this article aims at exploring the outcome of the political interactions of various strategic players related to the political status of GilgitBaltistan. A political system that comes into existence after the strategic interactions of different players is defined to be an outcome for the purpose of our analysis. To discuss the constitutional limbo in Gilgit-Baltistan, the article identifies four strategic players: the federal government, the provincial, the Shia Muslims in Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Sunni Muslims in Gilgit-Baltistan. Their strategies, preferences, and payoffs have been highlighted. The simple sequential game has an outcome of “status-quo, which is in harmony with the existing political status of the region. The status-quo of the r ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Saranjam Baig: Assistant professor,Department of political science and political economy,Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 2-Manzoor Ahmad: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Jan Alam: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Political status, Strategic players, Status-quo, Constitutional Limbo, Gilgit-Baltistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).02	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).02
Page Nos:	10-17
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Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors
Abstract:	This paper explores the rationale and factors that led to the adoption of Beijings Belt and Road Initiative. The study analysis the land corridors in detail and investigate its progress and challenges posed to each corridor. This paper aims to find out the real motives behind the overall concept of Belt and Road corridors and the benefits that it brings to China and participant states. Additionally, the paper examines the origin, capacity and extortions faced to BRI while making it a reality. This project plans greater trade and industrial activities through energy and communication infrastructure, activating of ports and construction of economic zones. The studies found that the project is more than just an economic investment corridor which will further boost PRC economy; it ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ijaz Khalid: Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Syed Umair Jalal: MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Sciences,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Bilal: Assistant Registrar, Women University Swabi, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	China, Belt & Road Initiative, Analysis, Corridor, South Asia, Middle East
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).03	Details Download
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Page Nos:	18-30
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Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Membership: The Case of India and Pakistan
Abstract:	Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was established after Indias 1974 nuclear tests. Only signatories of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) can fulfill the criteria for NSG membership. India is not a signatory of NPT. India, however, is getting support from the US for entry into the NSG. Since Pakistan is a nuclear power and a non-NPT signatory so, it also applied for membership of the NSG along with India in 2016. Pakistan took the stance of criteria-based membership - entry either for all or none. China opposed membership of India into the group based on the NPT signatory grounds. Thus, Indias membership was vetoed. This article analyzes NSGs membership case of India and Pakistan. It further discusses the nuclear doctrines of India and Pakistan. In Indias membership case, it hi ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Murad: MS Scholar,Department of IR.Sindh University, Jamshoro, Sindh. 2-Muhammad Ramzan Kolachi: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, SZABIST, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Uroosa Ishfaq: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	NSG, NPT, India, Pakistan, US, China
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).04	Details Download
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Page Nos:	31-39
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Chinese Dream and Prospect of Harmonious World Policy: Drawing Lessons for Pakistan
Abstract:	In the last four decades, China has transited from a closed country to major power status by adopting pragmatic policies. This article analyzes the transformation in Chinas foreign policy with its futuristic plan of building a harmonious world through peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation. By adhering to principles of Panchsheel, foundations for prosperous China were laid. The notion of peaceful coexistence is the hallmark of Chinese foreign policy which has helped in resolving border issues withs neighbors by peaceful means. By remaining neutral and playing the role of a mediator, China has successfully managed regional and global conflicts. President Xi Jinpings vision of the Chinese Dream is, in fact, a holistic concept for taking China forward among leading nations ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Waseem Ishaque: Assistant Professor, Department of IR, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Aman Ullah: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Ijaz Khalid: Demonstrator, Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Peace, Harmony, Chinese Dream
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).05	Details Download
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Page Nos:	40-51
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Guam, the Center of Asia Pacific: A Source of Geo-Strategic Rivalry between China and the US
Abstract:	Guam is the U.S. unincorporated territory and military (base), which lies in the western part of the Pacific Islands. Guam serves as the lynchpin for the U.S. influence in the Pacific, is became the flashpoint between two nuclear powers of the region i.e. United States of America and China, due to its strategic geopolitical position. Nevertheless, Guam remained a conducive place for the U.S. naval basing as well as the territory to provide shorten and strategic edge for Washington to sustain her hegemony and influence in the region. The aim of this research paper is that, could the U.S. sustain her hold over Guam while facing the Chinese mesmerizing and clear empirical indicators of its military forces, particularly its navy, air force, missile technology, and its rapidly expan ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Barkat Ali: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Science & IR,Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Nazim Rahim: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science & IR,Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Usman Ullah: Research Fellow, Humanity Research Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	U.S.; China; Guam; Pacific Island; Unincorporated territory; Battlefield
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).06	Details Download
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Page Nos:	52-60
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Opportunities and Risk Factors in Public-Private Partnership on Energy: A Critical Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Plant at Bahawalpur
Abstract:	This study delineates a 1000 Megawatt (MW) very large scale Photovoltaic (PV) system designed in three phases, from which 100 MW has functional and the remaining two phases of 300MW, 600 MW has yet to be functional at Quaid-eAzam solar park (QSP) in Cholistan desert near Bahawalpur City of Pakistan. This study describes the opportunities and risks in the construction of solar PV plant (QSP), which is constructed through public-private partnership (3P).This study uses the case study as a part of research methodology. Firstly it explains about 3Ps, their various types and necessity. Secondly, explores the critical factors in the construction of QSP PV Plant through PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental) analysis. Thirdly outlines the effect of RE ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Bilal Anwar: Department of Management Sciences, Bahria University Lahore Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Imran Ashraf: Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Aftab Alam: PhD. Scholar, Department of Political Science,Punjab University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Solar energy, Public-Private Partnerships, China Pakistan economic corridor, Quaid-e-Azam Solar Photovoltaic Park, Critical factors.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).07	Details Download
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Page Nos:	61-74
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Darfur Conflict beyond Ethnic Division: A Politico-Economic Perspective
Abstract:	The Darfur crisis, dwell in the western territory of Sudan, a civil war that delineates upon the grave state of affairs. Since 2003, the Darfur region has been reported dislocated or migrated, providing the base argument to the world and the UN, referring genocide. Although establishing the insurgency distinctiveness, the crisis in the Darfur region has been generally referred to as tribal ethnic clashes between African inhabitants and Arab intruders. A justification that appears to be unsuccessful to elucidates the intricate situation belying the conflicting situation. This research aimed at two main contributing aspects – the politicoeconomic reasons for the crisis. Most significant, in investigating the conflict situation in Darfur with an approach that leads beyond the eth ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Assad Mehmood Khan: PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science & IR, Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Nazim Rahim: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science & IRQurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Sajjad Ali khan: Assistant Professor,Department of International Relation, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Africa, Sudan, Darfur, Genocide, Socio-Political, Socio-Economic, Civil War
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).08	Details Download
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Page Nos:	75-83
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Social Media and Cyber Crimes in Pakistan: Facts, Propaganda, Awareness, and Legislation
Abstract:	Cybercrime is a criminal act committed using computing devices and the Internet. It ranges from downloading pirated movies to destabilizing national economies. Nonfinancial crimes range from phishing to top-notch crimes such as cyber terrorism. Comprehensive detail of such crimes has been revealed through this empirical study. It investigates the level of awareness, crime sophistication, the extent of the vulnerability, and legislation in Pakistan. Important aspects of cyber laws in Pakistan have been put forth. The survey-based study was carried out on university students. Data reveals that the graduate and postgraduate students being the huge consumers of SNS are at a higher risk of being prey to cybercriminals. Students although they have some information on cybercrimes they h ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Asad Munir: PhD Scholar, Islamia University of Bahawalpur,Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Shabir: Former Chairman,Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cybercrimes, Technological crimes, Social Media and cybercrimes, Digital Crimes, New Media Crimes
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	84 – 97
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Male Superiority in Quran: A Critical Appraisal
Abstract:	The role of a woman as an individual in many Muslim societies has been undermined. When the Quran uses the word 'Nafs' or person, it describes the relation of the individual with Allah without taking into account any difference of male or female. Quran is the last revelation on Earth has to be interpreted in its best meaning. The superiority of male in the Quran must be read with conditions attached to it. Only those men who are breadwinners are preferred. Secondly, faddala does not mean preference of all men overall women, but the word ba'd have been specifically used in the said verse. Moreover 'Daraba' interpreted as beating or scourging of a wife by husband in order to make her obedient is not supported by any tradition of the Prophet (SAW). Ijtehad or independent reasoning must be enc ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Aqeel Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan 2-Muhammad Zubair: Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Abida Hassan: PhD Scholar, Department of Law, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Daraba, Ijtehad. Nafs, Nushuz, Preference, Qanitat, and Qawwamuna
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).10	Details Download
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Page Nos:	98-104
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Implementation of CM Road Map: An Administrative Perspective
Abstract:	Pakistan is facing a big crisis of almost half of its illiterate population, and all governments have taken numerous initiatives to increase not only its literacy rate but also to uplift the quality of education. CM Road Map is one such initiative. This study was designed to identify the role of headteachers in implementing the CM road map in schools. A sample consisted of 105 headteachers were selected conveniently form all public sector schools of Punjab Province. A questionnaire comprising 25 statements related to 14 indicators of the CM road Map was used. The collected data were analyzed through SPSS. The results indicated that school heads are following instructions and taking initiatives to attain the objectives of the CM road map. It is recommended to conduct some training workshop ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Misbah Malik: Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Fasiha Altaf: Ph.D. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Samreen Mehmood: Assistant Professor, Department of Education, AWKUM, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CM Road Map, Role of Head Teachers, Quality of Education, Universal primary Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).11	Details Download
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Page Nos:	105-113
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Marxist Analysis of Mohammed Hanif's Our Lady of Alice Bhatti
Abstract:	In the novel "Our Lady of Alice Bhatti", the novelist depicts the worse and pitiable plight of the lower classes living on the edges of marginality. The story is narrated through the perspective of a young Christian nurse and her 'choorah' family. Her oppression may well be interpreted as an instance of a class struggle between the capitalist and the proletariat. The study contends that religious and gender discrimination is, in some ways, the by-product of an uneven economic system and hegemonic capitalistic power structures. Basic tenets of Marxist theory are employed as a theoretical framework to conduct the research in a systematic way. The study reveals that the ideologies of creed, caste and colour are very often used as capitalistic tools to divide human beings, especially ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Nazakat : Lecturer, Department of English, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Imran : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Havelian KP, Pakistan. 3-Adil Khan : Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Marxism, Ideology, Class, Hegemony, Socio-Economic Disparity Introduction
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).12	Details Download
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Page Nos:	114-120
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How Socio-Political Indicators of Poor Governance Pave the Way for Coup d' Etate in Pakistan? An Analysis of Nawaz Shareef's Second Tenure in Government
Abstract:	This paper is about the relationship between the socio-economic indicators of poor governance and how it helps the military to take over the affairs of the state with ease. The 1990s era witnessed serious lapses in the governance system of Pakistan, and so, the military made frequent entries in politics. What this paper finds is that if the system of governance does not improve during the civilian government, it provides an opportunity for the armed forces to impose martial law and takes over the country. Though Nawaz Shareef had formed a government with a two-thirds majority, he hardly made any improvement on the governance front, and this was the major reason for his dismissal from the office of prime ministership. The methodology employed is secondary sources of data collection, includi ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ayaz Ali Shah : Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Nelofar Ehsan : Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Hina Malik : Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Socio-Political Indicators, Governance, Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).13	Details Download
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Page Nos:	121-129
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Terrorism and Social Engineering: A Distorted Picture of the Pakhtuns
Abstract:	Much of the ongoing terrorism in Pakistan is happening on and in the context of the Pakhtun region. This has severe possible implications for the present and future of the region and its inhabitants. It is imperative, therefore, to objectively analyze the process so that effective policy options are adopted for its eradication. Relying mainly on secondary data, the current study is a qualitative analysis of the nature of terrorism and its possible relation with the Pakhtun culture. It concludes that the image of Pakhtuns and their culture is distorted through a conscious policy. The study further concludes that the current terrorism on the Pakhtun land is a product of social engineering. ...Read More - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Abdul Shakoor : Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakhtuns, Terrorism, Social Engineering, Cultural Distortion
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).14	Details Download
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Page Nos:	130-138
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