01 - Terrorism and U.S. Drone Strikes in Pakistan: Implications of Pakistanâs Po
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0110.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).01 Published : Mar 2025
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Pakistan and the United States have had a history of complex relations since the former's inception. After the 9/11 attacks, changes were observed in the foreign policy of the United States towards Pakistan, followed by a strategic shift in Pakistan’s approach towards its ally in Afghanistan. This study aims to analyze the implications of the post-9/11 Pak-U.S. alliance by examining the impa... Details
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Afghanistan, Alliance, Drone Strikes, FATA, Foreign Policy, Military Campaign, National Security, Pakistan, Suicide Attacks, Terrorism, United States
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(1) Hafiz Sabir Khan
Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
02 - Elevating Teachersâ Satisfaction: The Impact of Professional Identity and P
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0210.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).02 Published : Mar 2025
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The study focused on elevating teachers' satisfaction: The impact of professional identity and psychological empowerment. A cross-sectional survey design with quantitative techniques was employed to conduct this study. The study sample consisted of 357 secondary school teachers, both male and female, from public high schools in Punjab, Pakistan. A stratified random sampling technique was applied f... Details
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Professional Identity, Psychological Empowerment, Teachersâ Satisfaction
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(1) Muhammad Saleem Kashar
PhD Research Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Hafiz Muhammad Arshad
Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Syed Abdul Waheed
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
03 - Animated Adaptations of Pakistani Literature: A Study of Viewersâ Perceptio
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0310.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).03 Published : Mar 2025
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As the most modern and dynamic digital media genre, animation has transformed the storytelling method by blowing new life into static images and text printed in black ink on sheets of paper. This research study attempts to unfold the viewers' perceptions and assessments about the animated adaptations of Pakistani literature that are aired on the YouTube channel Daastaan Saraye created under the NR... Details
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Animation, Pakistani Literature, Daastaan Saraye, Storytelling, YouTube Channel, Young Generation
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(1) Anbarin Fatima
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Shumaila Ashee
Lecturer, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
04 - The Influence of Karl Marxâs Ecological Insights in the Works of Selected L
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0410.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).04 Published : Mar 2025
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A significant issue facing humanity now is the ecological disaster as a result of the transformation of natural processes into splintered, unchanging mechanisms designed for individual accumulation. Therefore, we can say that the issue of nature is an issue to the capital. The significant developments in ecosocialist theory cast light upon the ongoing prominence of Marx's metabolic as well a... Details
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Ecological Disaster, Karl Marx, English, American, Indian, Poets, Writers
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(1) Saman Salah
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Womenâs University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
(2) Khair- Un-Nisa Azeem
Mphil Scholar, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Womenâs University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
(3) Durdana Rafique
Assistant professor, Department of English, University of Turbat Balochistan, Balochistan, Pakistan.
05 - Animating Identity: The Role of Pakistani Animated Series in Shaping National Na
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0510.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).05 Published : Mar 2025
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The research investigates animation as a platform for influencing public perception during military events. A qualitative discourse analysis investigates an animated video showing how a nation addresses a regional conflict through its animated depiction of the situation.The research examines three main themes of military power and national recognition together with technological advancement while ... Details
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Animated Media, Strategic Communication, National Identity, National Narratives. Visual Storytelling
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(1) Sumera Gulzar
Lecturer, Institute of Visual Art and Design, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Errum Ahmad
M.Phil Scholar, Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Durraj Nadeem Khan Khosa
Lecturer, Institute of Visual Art and Design, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
06 - Exploring the Urban Structures: Identification and Comparison of Urban Forms in
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0610.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).06 Published : Mar 2025
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The paper explores Lahore's rapid urbanization and its effects on social cohesion and sustainability. Nearly 38% of Pakistan's population lives in cities, urban expansion has led to overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and declining living conditions. This study categorizes Lahore's urban forms based on physical traits like street layout and building density, analyzing their influence ... Details
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Lahore, Social Cohesion, Social Capital, Urban Forms, Urban Sustainability, Urban Typologies, Urbanization
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(1) Zulfiqar Ali Tariq
PhD Scholar, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
07 - Voice to Voiceless: Critical Discourse Analysis of âBarayeâ: Song for
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0710.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).07 Published : Mar 2025
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The research paper focuses on the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of the song "Baraye" written and sung by Shervin Hajipour. The research explores how social and political ideologies are reflected in the language of song and how the language (lyrics) of song challenges the dominant discourse. This study uses qualitative research design and also encompasses content analysis to analyze the lyrics.... Details
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Language, Critical Discourse Analysis, Dominant
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(1) Saroosh Jamil
Research Students (MS Applied Linguistics), Department of English, Foundation University School of Science & Technology Rawalpindi Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Shamaila Murtaza
Research Students (MS Applied Linguistics), Department of English, Foundation University School of Science & Technology Rawalpindi Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Javeria Urooj
Research Students (MS Applied Linguistics), Department of English, Foundation University School of Science & Technology Rawalpindi Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
08 - Trust and Mistrust in the Pak-Afghan Relations: An Analysis of Bilateral Relatio
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0810.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).08 Published : Mar 2025
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The bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long been overshadowed by mutual mistrust and strategic rivalry, despite deep cultural ties and Pakistan hosting the world's largest Afghan refugee population. This study applies the Trust Theory and the Prisoner's Dilemma framework to analyze the persistent lack of cooperation between the two states. The research highlights how terri... Details
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Prisonerâs Dilemma, Geopolitical Rivalry, Border Security, Economic Cooperation, Diplomatic Engagement
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(1) Muhammad Imran
Assistant Professor, Department of Media, Creative Arts, and Global Political Studies, Emerson University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Ramzan
Vice Chancellor, Emerson University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Hina Adeeb
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Media and Mass Communication, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
09 - Digital Literacy and Its Influence on Media Consumption Habits in the Global Sou
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).0910.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).09 Published : Mar 2025
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The research analyzes digital literacy effects on Global South media audience behavior through an assessment of digital tools and proficiency levels on platform interactions. The 21st-century media environment underwent a substantial transformation due to digital technology advancements but this change still affects people differently. Countries in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia face uni... Details
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Digital Literacy, Media Consumption, Global South, Technology Access, Information Behavior, Digital Divide, Online Media
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(1) Sher Baz Khan
Research Fellow, Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism, Technical University Dortmund, Germany.
10 - Urban Form and Walkability: Assessing Meso- and Micro-Scale Interventions to Enh
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).1010.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).10 Published : Mar 2025
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Developing cities depend on walkability for urban livability because their planning systems prioritize cars over pedestrians. The research analyzes how urban shape influences land use while determining walkability in Hyderabad, Pakistan, to find solutions for cultivating accessible pedestrian-oriented living spaces. The study utilized mixed-methods analysis, including GIS mapping with behavioral o... Details
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Walkability, Urban Form, 15-Minute City, SDG 11.2, Hyderabad
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(1) Uzma Arisar
Lecturer, Department of Architecture and Planning, Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritages, 76062, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
(2) Sabeen Qureshi
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 76062, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
(3) Rabia Soomro
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Campus, Khairpur Mir's, Sindh, Pakistan.
11 - Education and Social Mobility: A Pathway to Economic and Social Empowerment
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).1110.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).11 Published : Mar 2025
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Education plays a crucial role in social mobility by providing individuals with the tools to access better economic opportunities and improved social status. This paper explores the impact of educational attainment on social mobility, highlighting how it empowers individuals and bridges social classes. Through a literature review, the study establishes a direct link between education and upward mo... Details
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Education, Social Mobility, Economic Empowerment, Social Empowerment, Educational Inequality, Lifelong Learning
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(1) Sajida Roshan
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
(2) Fazul Rahman
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
12 - The Impact of Fake News on Public Trust in Journalism: Challenges and Solutions
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).1210.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).12 Published : Mar 2025
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Scientists examine how fake news shapes public reception toward media platforms as they analyze the obstacles that journalists face when producing factual reports. The research studies fake news operations through surveys in addition to media professional interviews and fake news article content analysis to understand its procedures along with public consequences and control methods. The study rev... Details
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Fake News, Public Trust, Journalism, Misinformation, Media Credibility, Disinformation, News Ethics
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(1) Robina Saeed
Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Sher Baz Khan
Research Fellow, Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism, Technical University Dortmund, Germany.