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Pak-U.S. Relations: An Analysis of Major Challenges (Post-9/11)
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1-Sultan Mubariz Khan : Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Saiqa Hanif : Associate Lecturer, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shumaila Rafique : Associate Lecturer, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
The Pak-U.S. relations have been through many ups and downs throughout the history of
Pakistan. For most of the time during the cold war, relations remained either warm or normal
except for some short periods. The ties went down the slope after the cold war and towards the onset of the
twenty-first century. In addition to some drastic shifts in the regional and global political scenario, the incident
of 9/11 proved a watershed for Pak-U.S. ties as well. Pakistan's decision to stand with America and her allies
provided an opportunity for both the states to improve bilateral ties. Key challenges include, but not limited to,
issues of trust and coordination, the problems of strategic harmony and divergence of interests and varied
policies about arms and nuclear proliferation. Pak-U.S. relations have also been affected by their respective
relations with other states. From Pakistan's perspective, it is essential not only to identify points of convergence
and divergence with the United States but also to explore policy options to meet such challenges.
Political Development and Pakistan Studies at 10th Grade: An Analytical Study
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1-Alia Ayub : Associate Professor, Department of Education, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 2-Khadija Karim : Associate Professor, Department of Education, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 3-Shabana Akhtar : Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Political participation and unity of nation on political affairs in the country to increase the
participation of youth in political affairs their political development is a basic requirement. Pakistan
studies support creating political awareness among the youth of the nation. This research study investigated that how
the 10th grade 'Pakistan to study textbook' creates a political sense among the youths. This study was conducted
through content analysis of 10th-grade textbooks, and the students' political development level was also measured
through a survey questionnaire focused on the questions related to political development elements. The sample for
content analysis was 10th grade Pakistan studies textbook, and for the survey was 120 students of 10th grades enrolled
in secondary schools of Quetta city. Major findings high lights that political development was not supported by the
Pakistan studies textbook.
English Literature Reading as Gendered Activity at Educational Primary Level
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1-Zainab Akram : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.2-Sadia Suleman Khan : Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.3-Maroof Bin Rauf : Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
English is the certified language of Pakistan and intermediate of teaching in private schools.
Learning an FL might be frustrating and challenging for some young learners. Stories in English
as literature are an effective technique to teach young learners. This paper attempts to explore if reading stories
in English as part of literature is a gendered activity with differences of interest by boys and girls. The study used
a Reading Attitude Survey modified from Downing Object Activity Opinion and the Finnish questionnaire. The
findings depict that stories in the schoolbooks are enthusiastic and are suitable according to learners' curiosity
and standard. Results further specified that the general mainstream of students understands reading as an action
that is more appropriate for girls, thus supportive of the study's hypothesis. The results also suggested that the
gender-based insights strengthen with age for both boys and girls.
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Shah Waliullah and his Concept of Welfare State: An Analysis
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1-Zahir Shah : Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan,
Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Zubair : Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan,
Mardan, KP, Pakistan.3-Jan Alam : MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan,
KP, Pakistan.
Muslim scholars have contributed enormously to the concept of welfare State.
Among them Shah Waliullah is the rising sun who was born in South Asian
sub-continent in the 19th century. He was holding the firsthand knowledge of
Quran and Hadiths, the first primary sources in Islam. Shah Waliullah's point
of view regarding welfare state occupies central theme in his works. His basic
concepts like equality, justice, anti-usury, and rights of working classes,
espoused with responsible governance, are the pillars of the edifice of the
Islamic polity. To purge the Muslims out of dogmas and channelize their
energies in compliance of the true religion, Islam, Shah Waliullah has left
deep imprints on modern mind. His solutions to the prevailing ills of the
society can be found in his works and thought. This paper is aimed to present
Waliullah's thought on establishing a happy society by curbing the inequality
in the socio economic conditions of the Muslims. Historical descriptive
approach is adhered to investigate the ills and present solution thereof.
Hamlet and Pluralism: A Postmodernist Metaphor
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1-Muhammad Ayub Jajja: Associate Professor, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
The present study means to investigate Hamlet in the light of
postmodernist-Deconstructive theoretical framework. The play seems
to reinforce the overarching dominant patriarchal meta-narrative, with supposed unitary
voice and unified identities. The current reading means to show that the play is a
metaphor of postmodernism with pluralistic subjectivities, multiple alternative micronarrative voices. It manifests the postmodernist notion of subjective, personal and local
truth, against the idea of universal truth and reality. Its major features are self-difference,
undecidability, and uncertainty. The regimes of truth in
the form of dominant ideology are challenged,
deconstructed and undermined, creating a zone of the
postmodern condition of reality and truth as the effect of
power and rhetoric. The postmodern condition does not
push for the replacement of one totality with another. It
creates a third space of pluralism, where all the voices
are disjoined in a zone of the difference without
hierarchy.
Causes of Teacher's Favoritism and Its Effects on the University Students: A Case Study
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1-Amjid Ali : Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.2-Dost Muhammad Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.3-Mujeeb Hussain : PhD Scholar (Statistics), Department of Statistics Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
This study aims at exploring and examining the causes of teacher's favoritism
and its effects on the university students. Quantitative tools are applied to
collect data for the study and to check its reliability. The results of the data
reveal that the teachers favor the students on the basis of gender, race, area,
similar political ideology and family/blood relation. The study also indicates
that a teacher's favoritism in the class affects boldness, mutual trust and
respects between students and teacher which results in the student's struggle
for favoritism instead of studies and academic achievements. Moreover, the
students may opt for leaving the institute in which favoritism exists. The study
also shows that both male and female students have the same opinions
regarding different factors and effects of favoritism. The study concludes that
the students' flair, potential, abilities and academic achievements should be
emphasized as essential criteria for testing and evaluating the students'
academic performance. It will, further, compel the students to focus on their
studies, rather than on gaining teacher's favor.
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Shah Waliullah and his Concept of Welfare State: An Analysis
(9985 Views)
1-Zahir Shah : Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan,
Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Zubair : Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan,
Mardan, KP, Pakistan.3-Jan Alam : MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan,
KP, Pakistan.
Muslim scholars have contributed enormously to the concept of welfare State.
Among them Shah Waliullah is the rising sun who was born in South Asian
sub-continent in the 19th century. He was holding the firsthand knowledge of
Quran and Hadiths, the first primary sources in Islam. Shah Waliullah's point
of view regarding welfare state occupies central theme in his works. His basic
concepts like equality, justice, anti-usury, and rights of working classes,
espoused with responsible governance, are the pillars of the edifice of the
Islamic polity. To purge the Muslims out of dogmas and channelize their
energies in compliance of the true religion, Islam, Shah Waliullah has left
deep imprints on modern mind. His solutions to the prevailing ills of the
society can be found in his works and thought. This paper is aimed to present
Waliullah's thought on establishing a happy society by curbing the inequality
in the socio economic conditions of the Muslims. Historical descriptive
approach is adhered to investigate the ills and present solution thereof.
Causes of Teacher's Favoritism and Its Effects on the University Students: A Case Study
(5753 Views)
1-Amjid Ali : Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.2-Dost Muhammad Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.3-Mujeeb Hussain : PhD Scholar (Statistics), Department of Statistics Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
This study aims at exploring and examining the causes of teacher's favoritism
and its effects on the university students. Quantitative tools are applied to
collect data for the study and to check its reliability. The results of the data
reveal that the teachers favor the students on the basis of gender, race, area,
similar political ideology and family/blood relation. The study also indicates
that a teacher's favoritism in the class affects boldness, mutual trust and
respects between students and teacher which results in the student's struggle
for favoritism instead of studies and academic achievements. Moreover, the
students may opt for leaving the institute in which favoritism exists. The study
also shows that both male and female students have the same opinions
regarding different factors and effects of favoritism. The study concludes that
the students' flair, potential, abilities and academic achievements should be
emphasized as essential criteria for testing and evaluating the students'
academic performance. It will, further, compel the students to focus on their
studies, rather than on gaining teacher's favor.
Political Islam in Perspective
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1-Zahid Anwer : Professor (tenured), Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.2-Nelofar Ikram: PhD scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
The paper critically evaluates the notion that political Islam is a threat to
world peace. The argument is developed in the light of Islamic history and
fundamentals of Islam and the research is based on primary and secondary
sources. There was a time when magical influence of Muslims in every field of
life (socio-economic, Political scientific) was conspicuous. For instance, Al
Farabi's books influenced platonic theories. Similarly influence of Sufism on
the works of William James, Goethe, August Comte, Nietzsche, Voltaire and
Rousseau also cannot be over looked. Muslims taught geology, geography
understanding of mathematics rules of philosophy and Industrial Arts and
quality of products. Islamic state and society showed many signs of internal
decay by 11th Century. The symptoms of decadence were discernible even
earlier, the decline of the power and prestige of the caliphs even in their own
capital. So, the problems lay with Muslim rulers and parties in rule but not
with political Islam. The result was weak administration which shook the
foundations of Islamic Empire. It is very important to have a state in order to
preach Islam that is why, Mohammad (SWS) established Madina as a political
entity to prevail justice on the lines of Quranic injunctions.