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42 Pages : 455-462

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).42      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).42      Published : Mar 2022

Analyzing Hellenistic Elements in Keats’s Poetry- with Special Reference to His Tales in Verse

    This study incorporates elements of myths and feministic beauty in inter-contextual structure in John Keats' poetry. This research is majorly concerned with the use of ancient Greek mythology and the elements of feminine beauty in Keats' mythological poetry. The study investigates Keats's search for truthfulness and beauty, his identification of love for poetry and his creation of his poetic genius with special reference to feminine beauty in his poetic works. The research is descriptive and qualitative in nature the framework is established by reviewing related poems and previous literature. Thus the data is generated from two main sources, the primary source which includes the selected poetry of John Keats and the secondary source which includes reviews of previous literary work. The Textual Analysis Method of Research is followed as the theoretical framework of Hellenism that comprehends a certificate for the conclusion of research problems.

    Hellenistic Elements, Keats Poetry, Medieval Themes, National Characteristics of the Greeks
    (1) Sana Riaz
    Demonstrator, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Ayaz Ahmad Aryan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Marina Khan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

14 Pages : 137 - 146

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).14      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).14      Published : Jun 2022

A Comparative Analysis of Single Nation Curriculum with the Previous National Curriculum

    The current paper critically reviews the Single Nation Curriculum to verify the claims made by the document after its launching in 2020 as being the first policy document for educational reformation at the national level after several decades. The analysis compares the document with the National Curriculum (2006) which has been acknowledged as the main reference document in the preparation of the Single Nation Curriculum. The paper analyses various sections of the document, with a focus on English language teaching, to expose that the new curriculum is only an imitation of the previous 2006 curriculum without introducing any significant change in the policy, content, and methodology. The paper hopes to raise awareness among the policymakers and authors of SNC about establishing connections between research and practice, hence augmenting professional development with a focus on improved practices in the area of education and curriculum development.

    Single Nation Curriculum, Curriculum, Assessment, Teaching Methodology, Pedagogy
    (1) Jabreel Asghar
    Faculty Member, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,
    (2) Asif Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Begum Nusrat Bhutto University for Women, Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan.

13 Pages : 139-145

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).13      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).13      Published : Mar 2023

An Analytical Study of Political Philosophy of Dr. Israr Ahmad about Caliphate

    Islam is a complete religion that addresses every facet of existence. Islam's political structure is based on the caliphate. During the early years of Islam, the Pious Caliphate ruled for over three decades. Since then, there has been debate and conflict over whether the Caliphate can be revived on its original principles. The author of this essay, Dr. Israr Ahmed, who founded the Tanzeem-e-Islami organization, the Society of Khudam-ul-Quran, and served as the Caliphate's preacher, presents and analyzes his points of view on this topic. He dedicated his entire life to educating Pakistan's population about the actual political system of Islam and how Pakistan is falling behind. His opinions on the state of democracy, the political system, the problem of dual citizenship, and Islamic institutions in the context of the Caliphate in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are discussed in the article.

    System, Caliphate, Governance, Nationality, Legislative, Shariat
    (1) Imran Ahmad
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mian Saeed Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

46 Pages : 490-500

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).46      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).46      Published : Mar 2023

Drivers of Ethnic Terrorism: Case of Baloch Nationalist Movement (BNM)

    This research article examines the potential drivers of ethnic terrorism. The ethnic component has typically been ignored by terrorism academia, which has instead concentrated on developing theories that can explain all terrorist violence. The research does cover attributes of ethnic terrorism, whether it is a notion of nationalism or beyond depending on the case. This study focuses on the ethnic groups that why resort to violence to achieve their objective. The research tested the cause of ethnic terrorism based on three theoretical frameworks: political repression, economic grievances and elite competition. The research focuses on the factors driving the Baloch nationalist movement and the adoption of violence by Baloch separatist groups in Pakistan. In the case of Balochistan, three respective hypotheses are built and analyzed. The results demonstrate that political repression raises the risk of ethnic terrorism, although economic resentments or competitive elites are typically not linked to this type of violence

    Ethnic Terrorism, Baloch Nationalist Movement, Political Repression, Economic Grievances
    (1) Maryam Nawaz
    PhD Student in International Relations, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahzad Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Faizan Asghar
    PhD Student in International Relations, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 Pages : 33-38

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).04      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).04      Published : Dec 2022

Allegorizing Nation Building in Fiction: An Analysis of Mumtaz Shahnawaz’s The Heart Divided

    The present paper is a New Historicist analysis of Mumtaz Shahnawaz's novel The Heart Divided (1957). Keeping in view the theoretical postulates of Stephen Greenblatt, the paper analyzes the literary text in conjunction with the author's life and time to evaluate how the different prevailing political discourses impacted the text. During the turbulent times of the Partition of the Subcontinent, the significance of the social and political forces that prompted the author to write the novel cannot be denied. Shahnawaz herself was a political activist during the Independence Movement so she closely witnessed the process of nation building and the emergence of the concept of Two Nation Theory so she incorporates these details in her fictional work. As a New Historicist study, this paper assumes that the selected fictional text has been shaped by the time and place in which it was produced and that it reflects the time and place it is set so the study explores the cultural forces surrounding the text and infusing meaning to it.

    New Historicism, Nation building, Fictionalization, Narrative, History
    (1) Amina Ghazanfar
    Lecturer, Department of English UGS, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Fayaz Ahmad Kumar
    Lecturer, Department of ELT, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

48 Pages : 528-540

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).48      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).48      Published : Jun 2023

The Prominent Leftist Leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: An Appraisal

    The history of leftist politics in NWFP (present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) draws significantly less attention in scholarly and academic journals on national and international politics than other topics do. This was because of Pakistan's alliance with the US-led capitalist camp right after independence in 1947, which made it difficult for its leftist leaders to carry out their program. Throughout the Cold War era (1945-93) the leftist political parties in Pakistan in general and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in particular were incapable of consolidating their position in the post-colonial period and consequently remained marginalized in electoral politics. Despite severe state repression and cracks down, many of the notable leftist leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continued to carry out their work. However, the list of these leaders is very long and could not be covered by a single research paper. Therefore, this study aims at highlighting the family background, biographies, and political achievements of only selected Six leftist leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    Leftist, Marxist, Nationalist, Pakhtun, Progressive, Revolutionary
    (1) Mohammad Ayaz
    Lecturer/In-charge Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shakila Naz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Government Girls Post Graduate College, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Fayyaz Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies and Political Science, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan.

01 Pages : 1-15

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).01      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).01      Published : Mar 2025

Terrorism and U.S. Drone Strikes in Pakistan: Implications of Pakistan’s Post-9/11 Alliance with the United States on its National Security

    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 impacts of terrorism and U.S. drone strikes on Pakistan’s national security. The theoretical framework focuses on John Mearsheimer’s theory of offensive realism. The study employs qualitative research methodology and focuses on secondary data. This research argues that as a result of the post-9/11 Pak-U.S. alliance, the national security of Pakistan was compromised. This study opines that a pragmatic foreign policy combined with a comprehensive national security approach is of paramount importance to Pakistan in order to survive and progress.

    Afghanistan, Alliance, Drone Strikes, FATA, Foreign Policy, Military Campaign, National Security, Pakistan, Suicide Attacks, Terrorism, United States
    (1) Hafiz Sabir Khan
    Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.