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01 - Political Islam in Perspective...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).01
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).01      Published : Jun 2016

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    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 inf... Details

    Political Islam, Pakistan, Muslim World, Terrorism, Dialogue, Collaboration

    (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.
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01 - The Future of Social Sciences in a Post-AI World ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).01
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).01      Published : Jun 2016

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    As with all other spheres, including the area of healthcare and economics, artificial intelligence is proving yet another disruptor to social sciences. We discuss the problem of the changing role of social science disciplines in the world of AI dominance in this blog. The post goes into detail as to indicate where the future might take social scientists in a world surrounded by intelligent machine... Details

    future of social sciences, AI and social sciences, artificial intelligence in research

    (1) Hafeez Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan
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02 - SAARC after Three Decades...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).02
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).02      Published : Jun 2016

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    The paper explores the progress of regional cooperation in various functional areas as identified by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) since its inception in 1985. It also examines whether and to what extent SAARC has been successful in accomplishing the goals enshrined in its charter. SAARC was formed: to promote peace, amity, stability and progress in the region; to promot... Details

    SAARC, South Asia, Regional Cooperation, IPA, Performance

    (1) Manzoor Ahmed Naazer
    Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad.
    (2) Sumbul Hussan
    Junior Research Fellow at HRC, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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03 - Role of Civil Society Organizations in FATA Education...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).03
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).03      Published : Jun 2016

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    Soon after 9/11, the advent of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in FATA remained focus of discussion among different scholars and stakeholders at different forums. CSOs are considered the messengers of peace and education. These organizations are getting funds from various sources, UN at their top, and invest in the targeted area(s) for the purpose of enhancing the education of a locality. The d... Details

    Civil Society, Education, Youth, FATA

    (1) M Ikram Khan Bajauri
    PhD scholar at Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Riaz
    MPhil Scholar, Political Science, IIU, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Sabeeha Rasheed
    Lecturer, Government Girls Post Graduate College, Hari Pur, Pakistan.
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04 - The Role of New Technology Intervention of Crop Maximization Project in Increase...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).04
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).04      Published : Jun 2016

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    This research paper demonstrates the role of new technology intervention of crop maximization project in increasing crop production of small farmers of district Charsadda. The core objective of this study was to know the significance of new technology adoption at small scale agriculture and its effect on productivity enhancement of small farmers of district Charsadda. The research was conducted in... Details

    New Technology Intervention, Crop Maximization, Small Farmer, Charsadda

    (1) Muhammad Kaleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Bahadar Sher Khattak
    MPhil Scholar, Rural Development Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Rashid Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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05 - Electoral Politics of Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan (1987-2009)...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).05
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).05      Published : Jun 2016

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    Jamat-e-Islami (JI) started as a social movement in 1941 and became an influential group to support Islamic constitution in Pakistan. Later, the leaders of this movement decided to take part in electoral politics. And in 1957, the movement evolved into a political Party. In 1964, JI was banned by the dictator Ayub Khan, because they did not support the regimes' unconstitutional martial law. After ... Details

    Jamat-e-Islami, Muttahedda Majlis-e-Amal, Islami Jamhoori Ittehad

    (1) Manzoor Khan Afridi
    Head of Department of Politics and IR, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Tabi Ullah
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Politics and IR, IIU, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Uzma Gul
    PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, AWKUM, Mardan, Pakistan.
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06 - The Purpose of the State: Ancient, Liberal, Marxist and Feminist Standpoints...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).06
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).06      Published : Jun 2016

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    Every political ideology has a distinct conception of various aspects of human life such as reason, purpose of life, free-will, liberty, freedom, autonomy, democracy, sovereignty and moral rights and obligations of the citizen. But the fundamental purpose of a political ideology is to define the purpose of the state and its role in providing a political system to its citizen in which individuals c... Details

    State, Plato, Modern State, Freedom, Political Ideology, Feminist

    (1) Waseem Khan
    Demonstrator (Research Associate), University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan.
    (2) Sana Hussan
    Research Coordinator at HDS, Mardan, Pakistan.
    (3) Bushra Qureshi
    Independent Researcher at NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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07 - The State of Human Rights in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).07
10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).07      Published : Jun 2016

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    The respect of human rights in a society determines the destination of that society or state. It is the level of satisfaction of citizens of a country which convinces them to work for the growth and progress of that state or society. The people of FATA are living under a draconian law which is known as Frontier Crime Regulations (FCR). There is agrave human rights violation of the people of FATA u... Details

    Human Rights, FATA, IDPs, FCR, Pakistan

    (1) Sohail Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Fasih Ahmed
    Assistant Professor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zubair
    Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Law, AWKUM, Mardan, Pakistan.
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