A Corpus-based Ecosophical Analysis of Discourse Produced Around the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
This research explores the Ecosophy of discourse produced around the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The study starts with building a corpus of texts, taken from the official website of the CPEC. The list of 18 key words was made, based on three United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) out of 17 goals. Theoretical framework of Stibbe’s (2015) ecocritical discourse perspective is used to develop the Ecosophy of the CPEC, while analytical framework is based on three UN sustainable development goals outlined in 2015. Corpus linguistics as a methodology is used to undergo quantitative and qualitative analysis. In quantitative analysis, collocates were analyzed by identifying Mutual Information (MI) score. The highest MI score (11.26013) is gained by the collocation named CPEC-Deforestation and the lowest is of CPEC-Water (0.87352) which show that the infrastructure project of the CPEC caused deforestation and less affected water.
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Corpus, CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor), ECDA (Ecological Critical Discourse Analysis), Ecosophy, SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
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(1) Humera Faraz
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Saleem
PhD Scholar, Department of English, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Tariq Mehmood
Independent Researcher Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
English Linguistics in the Nexus of Economic Growth and Cultural Evolution
This article investigates the profound role of English linguistics in shaping economic growth as well as cultural evolution in a world that is highly globalized. With the language ascending toward its status as a global lingua franca, it has greatly influenced international trade, labor mobility, and digital communication, thereby enhancing international economic integration. The economic benefits of knowing English include more competitive information technology and business process outsourcing industries in countries with higher proficiency levels, such as India and the Philippines. Also, there is the cultural dimension of advancing globalization that questions the internationalization of English, linguistic imperialism, and cultural homogenization. On the other hand, while several scholars have contended that the spread of English erodes linguistic diversity, others point out that English is also adaptive: local cultures combine English with native languages to create hybrid forms, including the renowned "Hinglish" and "Singlish."
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English Linguistics, Migration, Economic Growth, Cultural Evolution, Globalization, Linguistic Imperialism, Identity Formation, Human Capital Development, International Relations
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(1) Sadaf -
MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Zeeshan Naseer
Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Government MAO Graduate College, Lahore, Pakistan.
(3) Ahmad Sheraz
M.Phil Scholar, School of International Relations, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.
Global Climate Governance: Evaluating Policy Responses in an Era of International Cooperation and Competition
This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of how the global community is working to address climate change through international cooperation and competition. It highlights dual forces that shape global climate governance, focusing on the Paris Agreement as a key framework. The article focuses on the fact that although international cooperation. Most countries fail to achieve the targets they set forth as part of their pledges; the gap between the pledging and the actual reduction of emissions is huge. International competition, especially in the area of renewable energy, would spur innovation and progress. China and the United States have invested heavily in green technologies; these investments have economically and strategically benefited those respective nations. This competition creates unequal disadvantages, especially for developing countries that cannot compete because they do not have sufficient resources. Non-state actors, including cities, corporations, civil society organizations, are also increasingly crucial to filling out national efforts.
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Global Climate Governance, International Cooperation, Policy Responses, Paris Agreement, Non-State Actors, Governance Mechanism, Green Technology, Sustainable Development
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(1) Bashir Ahmad
Assistant Professor, Department of History, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Maha Bashir
MPhil Scholar, Department of Finance, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Arifa Mushahid
MPhil Scholar, Department of History, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Financial Development and Private Investment
This paper finds that financial sector growth is key to boosting private investment in Pakistan. Banks, as financial intermediaries, enhance private investment by lowering risks and supporting decision-making through strong accounting standards. A broader financial system—measured by the ratio of commercial bank assets—positively impacts private investment. Financial deepening, or increasing liquid liabilities, also plays a critical role, as a developed banking system reduces transaction costs and improves fund access. Increasing private sector credit drives investment, so aligning the credit system with Pakistan's investment needs is essential. Strengthening financial intermediaries, enforcing contracts, and managing risks are necessary steps to support Pakistan’s financial sector growth and stimulate investment.
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Financial Development, Private Investment, Gross Domestic Product, Liabilities
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(1) Nadeem Iqbal
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Aisha Rehman
PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Suleman Amin
Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
The Impact of Teacher-Student Relationships and Professional Development at the Undergraduate Level
The objectives of this research are to investigate the relationship between teacher-student and professional development at the University of Layyah. For this purpose, convenience sampling techniques were used to collect data. The data was compromised on two groups, teachers (n=15) and students (n=50). The result revealed that 62% of students and 60% of teachers believe that professional development exercises successfully provide concepts and tactics that are advantageous in the classroom. Overall, the findings suggest a positive and conducive university climate where both students and teachers value formality, supportiveness, respect for rules, and concentration in academic endeavours.
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Teacher-Student Relationship, Professional Development, Academic Performance, Educational Outcomes, Student Engagement, Teacher Engagement, University Education
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(1) Hania Amir
Undergraduate, Department of English, University of Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan. ORCID:(https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9799-0646)
(2) Abdul Rehman
M.Phil, Department of. English Literature, Department of English, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Basit Javed
Undergraduate, Department of English, Muhammad Ali Institute of Science and Technology Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan.