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01 - Suspension of Article 370: Assessment of Modis Kashmir Masterstroke under Hindut

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).01
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).01      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 Musli... Details

    RSS, Jammu & Kashmir, Hindutva Ideology, BJP, Article 370.

    (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.
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02 - Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan: An Analysis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).02
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).02      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 state pol... Details

    Pakistan, Religion, Harmony, Extremism, Violence, South Punjab

    (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.
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03 - Pakistani English Press during War on Terror: A Media Conformity Approach

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).03
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).03      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 Sept... Details

    Pakistani English Press, War on Terror, Media Conformity Theory, Editorials, Thematic Analysis.

    (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.
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04 - The Role of Global Powers in the Prolongation of the Syrian Conflict

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).04
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).04      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 this c... Details

    Power Transition Theory, Arab Spring, Middle East, Civil War.

    (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.
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05 - Indo-Russian Strategic Relations under Putin

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).05
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).05      Published : Mar 2020

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    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, relations ... Details

    Soviet Union, Diplomacy, Multipolar world, Terrorism

    (1) Surat Khan
    PhD,Department of Political Science,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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06 - The Impact of Abusive Constitutionalism on Democracy in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).06
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).06      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 new t... Details

    Pakistan, 21st Amendment, Abusive constitutionalism, Democracy, Civil liberties.

    (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.
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07 - The Conditions and Challenges of the PR Industry in Pakistan in the 21st Century

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).07
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).07      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 establish Pa... Details

    PR conditions in Pakistan, PR practitioners' opinions, The Future of PR in Pakistan.

    (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.
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08 - Polio Endemic: Perceptions and Practices from Sohan Village, Islamabad

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).08
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).08      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 majori... Details

    Polio, Polio Eradication, Polio Vaccination, Poliomyelitis, Polio and Pakistan

    (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.
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09 - Question of US Hegemony and COVID-19 Pandemic

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).09
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).09      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 natura... Details

    Hegemony, COVID, politics US, China

    (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.
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10 - Social Media, Democracy and Fake News in Pakistan: An Analysis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).10
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).10      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 storie... Details

    Fake News, Pakistan, Politics and Democracy, Cult and Populism, Algorithm.

    (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.
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11 - Emerging Health Security Threats and Impact of Bioterrorism on the U.S. National

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).11
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).11      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 is a... Details

    Biological Terrorism, Preparedness, Biosafety, Countermeasures, Public Health

    (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.
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12 - US-Afghan Talks: Myths and Realities

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).12
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).12      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 mutual... Details

    US, Taliban, Afghan, Talks, Security

    (1) Muhammad Tariq
    School Teacher, Teacher at Elementary & Secondary Education Department Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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13 - A New Calculation of Global Leadership: Post Corona World Order

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).13
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).13      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 leadership alo... Details

    Global Pandemic, Global Leadership, Post-Corona World Order, Health Security

    (1) M. Abdul Aziz
    Executive Director, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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14 - Islamic Family Values Depicted in Urdu Drama before and during Cable Era

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).14
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).14      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 obser... Details

    Infidel Spouses, Extramarital Relations, Married Couple

    (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.
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15 - Jirga after Militancy: Traditional Social Justice System in Dara Adam Khel FR Ko

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).15
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).15      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 tempestuo... Details

    Traditional System, Tribal Area, Jirga, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

    (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.
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16 - Perfection and Working Women: Foucauldian Discourse Analysis of a Pakistani Morn

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).16
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).16      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 empirical ... Details

    Neo-liberal Globalization (NLG), Discourse Analysis, Subjectivity

    (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.
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17 - CPEC: The U.S. Stance and its Impact on Pakistan-U.S. Relations

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).17
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).17      Published : Mar 2020

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    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. At a ... Details

    BRI, CPEC, Foreign Policy, Relations, Support, Ally, Project, Politics, Strategy, Silk Route, Connectivity, Commerce, Alice Wells, Pakistan, China, U.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.
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18 - Genre Analysis: A Study of Pakistani Wedding Invitation Cards

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).18
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).18      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Genre Analysis, Invitation Cards, Micro-linguistic analysis, Discourse Analysis

    (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.
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19 - Status of Physical Facilities and Students Achievement at Public and PEF Partner

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).19
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).19      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Physical Facilities, Check list for physical facilities, Public Schools, Annual result, Performance.

    (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.
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20 - Role of FM Radio on Pakistani Youth: Socio-Political Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).20
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).20      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    FM Radio; Youth, Social, Political

    (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.
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21 - Interrogations and Prospective of Science Education at Secondary Level in Punjab

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).21
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).21      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Challenges, Science Education, Classroom Management, Evaluation, Teaching Methodology, Strategies

    (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.
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22 - Climate Change in the Mainstream Pakistani Press: Coverage and Framing Trends

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).22
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).22      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Climate Change, Mainstream Press, Newspaper Coverage, Framing Trends

    (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
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23 - Media Ownership and Regulation Influencing Production of Prime-Time Television N

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).23
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).23      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 Pakist... Details

    Production, Prime-time, Television, News, Bulletins, Pakistan, BBC.

    (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.
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24 - Political Stability and Social Reforms in Punjab, Pakistan by Pervaiz Elahi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).24
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).24      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Agriculture, Education, Opposition, Political Stability, Reforms, Social Sector.

    (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,
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25 - FATA Merger to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Problems and Prospects for Federalism in Paki

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).25
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).25      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Terrorism, Merger, Reforms, Federalism, Constitution

    (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
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26 - 'Empowered Iran' in a Complex Region (Middle East): Tehran's Foreign Policy Chal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).26
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).26      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 stalw... Details

    Iran, Paradigm, Middle East, Foreign, Strategy

    (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.
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27 - Role of Council of Islamic Ideology in Islamization During Zulfikar Ali Bhutto E

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).27
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).27      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 the effo... Details

    Advisory, Council of Islamic Ideology, Islam, Laws, Parliament, Quran, Sunnah.

    (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.
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28 - Marital Networks and Political Alliances in Baluchistan, Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).28
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).28      Published : Mar 2020

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    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. Similarly, affinity ties non-blood relatives through marriage. While much of the existing literature has been majorly focused on descent lines; however, there is a lack of sufficient... Details

    Politics, Marriage, Kahole (Extended Family), Baluchistan

    (1) Aziz Ullah
    Student, National Institute of Pakistan Studies (NIPS), Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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29 - Role of Benazir Bhutto in Restoration of Democracy in Pakistan (1977-1988)

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).29
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).29      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 of her ... Details

    Role; Benazir Bhutto; and Restoration of Democracy in Pakistan (1977-1988)

    (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.
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30 - Comparative Study of Socio-Ideological Practices in English Textbooks in Pakista

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).30
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).30      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Ideological Practices, Oxford Textbook, Punjab Textbook Board

    (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.
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31 - Causes and Impact of Law Avoidance and Disobedience in the Light of Mars Model w

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).31
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).31      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Law Avoidance, Disobedience, Mars Model, Special Need Persons, Rehabilitation

    (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.
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32 - Charismatic Role of a Religious Minority in the United States

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).32
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).32      Published : Mar 2020

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    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'... Details

    Shiism, Hussain, Karbala, Nexus, Diaspora, Social Justice, Oppression, Doctrine, Minority, Shiia Centers, Moharram, Ahle bait, Catalyst, Prophet

    (1) Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi
    PhD Scholar, Area Study Center, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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33 - Political Economy of Interculture Differences: An EU Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).33
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).33      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 affect... Details

    Interculture Difference, Economic Outcomes, European Perspective, New Approach, Change of Mind Set

    (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.
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34 - Constitutional Rights of Religious Minorities in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).34
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).34      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 will be ... Details

    Freedom of Religion, Constitution of the Pakistan, Religious Minorities, Islam, Fundamental Rights.

    (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.
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35 - Corporate Social Responsibility: An Illusion or Reality

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).35
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).35      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 ad... Details

    Regulations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Multi-National Companies, Convergence, Human Rights.

    (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.
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36 - An Analysis of Religious, Psychological and Socio-Political Factors Promoting Te

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).36
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).36      Published : Mar 2020

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    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... Details

    Terrorism, Extremism, Psychology, Socio-Economic, Violent Behavior.

    (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.
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37 - Pakistan's Low Yield Nuclear Weapons and Indian Option of Limited War

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).37
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).37      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 a... Details

    Nuclear Weapons, Limited War, Cold Start Doctrine, Pakistan.

    (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.
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38 - The Psychological Effects of COVID-19 on University Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).38
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).38      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 34 st... Details

    Coronavirus (COVID-19), Psychological Effects, University Students

    (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.
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39 - Politics as Morality: A Study of Keats' Poetry

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).39
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).39      Published : Mar 2020

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    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 and soc... Details

    Politics, Morality, Keats, Poetry

    (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.
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40 - Negotiating Peace: A Discourse-based Analysis of Hina Rabbani Khar's Political S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).40
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).40      Published : Mar 2020

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    This research paper seeks to examine and analyze the political discourse of Hina Rabbani Khar as the foreign minister of Pakistan. The paper will try to figure out her ideological conception by closely studying the language. The focus will be laid on exploring things such as gender, power, language, and political ideology.Further, this paper is an effort to understand her political discourse on me... Details

    Discourse Historical Approach, Political Discourse, Power, Gender, Politics, Foreign Policy, Peace

    (1) Shazia Bukhari
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Shahid Nawaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Hammad Hussain Shah
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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