SEARCH ARTICLE

17 Pages : 176 - 183

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).17      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).17      Published : Jun 2022

An Analytical Study of Iqbal's Connection with Kashmir

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a great figure of the Islamic world and the west in the 20th century. Iqbal was a philosopher, politician, Islamic scholar and a great poet. Iqbal has always spoken of love, brotherhood and tolerance. Iqbal was of Kashmiri descent, a true friend of Kashmir, a compassionate man and a great liberal leader. He took an active part in the freedom struggle of Kashmiris against slavery. Iqbal awakened a new consciousness, enthusiasm, eagerness and passion in Kashmiris with his painful voice and poetry. He was greatly influenced by Kashmiri personalities Sultan Shahab-ud-Din, Syed Ali Hamdani, and Ghani Kashmiri. This article is are search document based on an analytical study of Iqbal's personality and his correlation to Kashmir. In this study, the primary and the secondary data isused to bring out the facts.

    Iqbal, Connection, Kashmir, Poetry, Freedom Struggle
    (1) Amar Jahangir
    Junior Lecturer/Research Associate, Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Anbrin Khawaja
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Umer Yaqoob
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

39 Pages : 428-436

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).39      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).39      Published : Mar 2022

Career Conditions in Pakistan: Using Connections as Career Moves

    This paper examines the role of social connections on the career trajectory of Pakistani employees in local organisations. Scholarship (Syed,2016;Saher&Mayrhofer,2014;Mangietal.,2012;Saher,2010;Chatterjee,2007;Khilji,2003;Budhwar, 2001; Lyon,2000;Sparrow & Budhwar,1997;Mendonca & Kanungo,1994)has already highlighted the significant impact of social connections on the professional growth of individuals in India and Pakistan. However, inresponse to the calls for contextualising HRM practices and research, this paper is developing a culturallyspecificframeworktorevealpervasivepracticesofcareer progression in Pakistan. Qualitative research has been conducted to get in-depth data onthe issue at hand. This paper will extend a rare insider's view and future research directions.

    Career, Career Context, Connections, Loyalty, Indebtedness, Pakistan
    (1) Noreen Saher
    Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Iram Batool
    Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Asma Farheen
    Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

40 Pages : 438-446

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40      Published : Mar 2023

Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces

    This study examines the reasons why women get involved in politics, concentrating on the National Assembly and provincial assembly members of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The relevance of family connections, which facilitate women's entry into politics, is revealed via thematic analysis of interview data. Important motivators include persistence, character traits, inspirational leaders, alluring party platforms, and a need for accountability. Women can participate in politics if they are financially independent and have free time. The study expands on earlier research by illuminating the intricate interplay of institutional, cultural, and individual factors influencing women's political involvement. It places a focus on the necessity of addressing gender-related barriers and encouraging educational reforms to provide women with more leadership abilities. For societal change and democratic governance, political decision-making needs to be more gender diverse. The results provide useful information for political parties and authorities looking to create a welcoming environment for women in politics.

    Women in Politics, Political Participation, Motivation, Family Connections, Leadership, Gender Equality
    (1) Sumera Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
    (2) Raza Ullah Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajjad Hussan
    Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower, KP, Pakistan.

14 Pages : 165-172x

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2026(XI-I).14      10.31703/gssr.2026(XI-I).14      Published : Mar 2026

An insight into the Causes of Lack of Home-School Connection in Malakand Division, Pakistan

    Home-school connection is one of the key dimensions of interest to educational researchers. Home-school connection has not been researched well in the context of Pakistan. Therefore, this study aims to assess the causes of the lack of home-school connection in government-sector schools. This study has been conducted in Thana and Batkhela, Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study is framed as a qualitative exploratory research design. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques have been utilised. Based on saturation, 13 interviews and an FGD were conducted. The sample size for FGD was 7. An interview guide was designed specifically for the current study. Thematic analysis has been used to analyse information, as suggested by Braun and Clark (2019). It is concluded that a multifaceted set of factors impacts home-school connection.  Parents tend to focus on involving their children in business and other professions, while avoiding preparing them for government and non-governmental jobs.

    Home, School, Connection, Parents, Involvement
    (1) Nasar Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Faria Ibad Mirza
    Lecturer, Department of Sociology, ARID Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Usra Ahmad
    Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.