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Global Regional Review

Contents Volume IV Issue II (Spring 2019)

Regional Dynamics and Russian Security Strategy in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Pakistan and India
Abstract:	The Policy of Russia towards South Asia has recently become the subject of numerous speculations. As ties between Russia and China, it is apparent that Russia is gradually getting rid of the India-centric policy in South Asia. Moreover, its behavior towards Pakistan is also changing at regional and international levels. This study critically analyzed the transformations in the Russian strategy ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Imran PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Mustafa Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Gulam Muhammad Nagra PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Indo-Pak Competition, Multipolarity, Regional Dynamics of South Asia, Security Strategy of Russia
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).01	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).01
Page Nos:	1-11	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Role of Pakistani Media in Educating the Masses: Analyzing Need for National Media Policy
Abstract:	Mass media is considered as one of the most important means of communication. There are certain agencies of education like home, family, and society which play important role in educating masses. Along with these agencies, media has an important role to educate the masses as it has ability to influence the masses. This research analyzes the media landscape in Pakistan and its role in educating ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Babar Hussain Shah Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Saqib Riaz Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Mudassir Mukhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Mass Media, National Media Policy, Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).02	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).02
Page Nos:	12-21	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Construction of Advertisements in Pakistan: How far Television Commercials Conform to Social Values and Professional Code of Conduct?
Abstract:	The present study examines that how far television content especially televised advertisements in Pakistan are conforming to the professional code of conduct, and social values of the society. For this purpose, the researchers selected TV commercials being telecast during prime time dramas and examined them through content analysis against the code of conduct formulated by Pakistan Electronic ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Bakht Rawan Associate Professor, Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Nazia Bibi Lecturer, Arts & Media, Foundation University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Product advertisements, PEMRA, code of conduct, axiolog
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).03	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).03
Page Nos:	22-31	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Closing the Gap: A Comparison of Journalism Education between Pakistan and the United States of America
Abstract:	The current study is done with the objective to compare the professional values and competencies of journalism education in the USA and Pakistan. Elite interviews and content analysis were done to compare the curriculum standards defined by Accrediting Council on Education of Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) and the objectives defined in the Higher Education Commission (HEC) curricul ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Amir Ilyas PhD Scholar, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Journalism Education, Pakistan, America.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).04	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).04
Page Nos:	32-41	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Pakistan-China Iron Brothers: A New Horizon of Inter State Relations
Abstract:	From Pakistan’s perspective, the relationship with China is one of the core national interests, which has endured the test of times and is growing stronger every day. Since establishment of diplomatic relations in 1951, both countries have enjoyed respect, support and mutual trust. We are truly good neighbors, trusted partners, close friends and dear brothers. President Hu Jintao, described ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Waseem Ishaque Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defense University, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Jawad Shah Director Research, Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA), National Defense University, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Zahir Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	All Weather Friends, Iron Brothers
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).05	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).05
Page Nos:	42-49	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Factors Responsible for Promoting Religious Extremism in Pakistan: A Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	Religious extremism is related to religion and sensation and has become a global issue, but since long, Pakistan has been considered among those countries that have been the Centre of it. Pakistan has been considered by the world community, as the cause as well as the victim of terrorism and extremism. It is a complicated phenomenon and needs exploring all the social, religious, economic, poli ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Surat Khan PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Religious Extremism, Pashtun, Taliban
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).06	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).06
Page Nos:	50-56	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Major Powers’ Interest in Afghanistan and the Impact on Pakistan
Abstract:	Over the last four decades, the Afghan crisis has become a source of unease and turmoil in the region. It remained the cornerstone of the interests of regional as well as global powers. Moscow's mistake to intervene in Afghanistan revealed its unassailable vulnerability. After the disintegration of Soviet Union Kabul has again become the center of attention of 9/11 terror attacks and importanc ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ghulam Muhammad Nagra PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science & International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Mustafa Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science & International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Turmoil, Vulnerability, 9/11, Sanctuaries, Interests
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).07	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).07
Page Nos:	57-66	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Social Taboos in Pakistani Prime Time Urdu Dramas
Abstract:	The occurrence of social taboos and their frequencies on Pakistani television dramas was the core objective behind the conduction of this research work. The ultimate purpose was to find out the possible types of social taboos, frequently exposed social taboo, occurrence per drama and comparison of social taboos in these dramas. The analysis was carried out by using purposive sampling technique. ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Farrukh Nazir PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Arshad Ali Assistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Farooq PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	ARY TV, Drama, Electronic Media, Prime Time, Social Taboo
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).08	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).08
Page Nos:	67-77	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Labovian Model and Analysis of The Bully as Representation of the USA
Abstract:	While applying Labov's model this study finds out the macro and micro features of the written text, i.e., The Bully by Roger Dean Kiser, an American fiction writer. Labov's model of narrative analysis has proven efficacy primarily in the exploration of the macro features. However, for the analysis of microfeatures, other elements of discourse analysis such as cohesive ties, discourse markers, s ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Liaqat Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Irfan Ullah Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Farooq Shah Lecturer, IBMS, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan..
Keywords:	Written text, discourse analysis, story, Labov model
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).09	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).09
Page Nos:	78-84	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Impact of Personality traits on Workplace Deviance — A Pakistani Perspective
Abstract:	This research-based study investigated empirically the impact of agreeableness personality traits to workplace deviant behavior in employees working in different organizations. We collected data through cross-sectional method from 290 employees who can read and understand English. Previous studies conducted related to these constructs confirmed that questionnaires in English language are appr ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tariq Iqbal Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 2-Shiraz Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 3-Mubashar Hassan Zia Lecturer, Faculty of Management Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Mass Media, National Media Policy, Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).10	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).10
Page Nos:	85-92	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Issues of E-Banking in Pakistan: Managers’ Perceptions about E-Banking Issues
Abstract:	The banking industry is shifting from old traditional banking systems to virtual banking around the world. As it is moving towards online, the issues related to it are also increasing. Most common issues faced by e-banking around the globe are security, fraud, customer awareness, trust, risk, privacy, phishing attacks and government laws. The objective of this study is to highlight the issues ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Abdul Zahid Khan Assistant Professor Department of Technology Management, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Hafiz Ghufran Ali Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali Asghar Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	E-banking, Online Banking, Pakistan, Issues of E-Banking
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).11	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).11
Page Nos:	93-105	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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A Dystopian View of Postmodern Culture and Corporate Hegemony in Max Barry’s Jennifer Government
Abstract:	This paper offers a dystopian view of postmodern culture and corporate hegemony to foreground the effects of late capitalism on human and society. The paper interprets Max Barrys Jennifer Government in the light of Frederic Jameson and Tom Moylans theories of postmodern culture and dystopia, respectively. For Jameson, postmodern culture is characterized by commodification of society, general d ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Mahmood Ahmad Shaheen Assistant professor, Department of English, Government Sadiq Egerton College Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Sohail Ahmad Saeed Assistant professor, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Postmodern Culture, Commodification, Corporate Hegemony, Consumerism, Social Values, Dystopia, Social Disintegration
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).12	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).12
Page Nos:	106-114	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Impact of Authentic Learning on the Satisfaction, Knowledge and Skills of Distance Learners in Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment
Abstract:	This study was aimed to measure the impact of authentic learning on the satisfaction, knowledge and skills of the learners in context-aware ubiquitous learning environment. For this purpose an E-module based on authentic learning activities was developed. This was a single group pre-survey and post survey experimental study. All the students of M.Phil. DNFCE at AIOU in semester spring 2016 wer ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Zubia Noreen Ph.D Scholar, Department of Distance and Non-Formal Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ajmal Associate Professor, Department of Distance and Non-Formal Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Arshad Awan Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Activity based Learning, Authentic Learning, Electronic Learning, Ubiquitous Learning.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).13	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).13
Page Nos:	115-125	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Corporate Frauds, Information Asymmetry and Stock Market Reaction
Abstract:	Corporate financial frauds have shaken the investors’ trust in the credibility of financial reports. Given the significance of the association between the quality of governance structure and reliability of financial reporting mechanism, the study evaluates this relation to evidence whether firms accused of financial misconduct improve their credibility. Applying a sample of 63 firms involved ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sohail Rizwan PhD Candidate, Department of Management and Social Sciences, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Corporate Frauds, Corporate Governance, Concentrated Ownership Credible Financial, Reporting, Investors’ Trust, Agency Costs
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).14	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).14
Page Nos:	126-133	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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The Impact of New-Genre Leadership Style Training on Leadership Skills of School Leaders
Abstract:	This research determined the impact of New-Genre leadership style training on leadership skills of school leaders working in public and private schools. The rational of this training was developed on the basis of related literature and training need analysis. A short-course was developed focusing the deficient areas and offered to 120 participants, randomly sampled to participate in this train ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Neelam Nisar Student, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University,Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Quraishi Vice-Chancellor Department of Education, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. 3-Afifa Khanam Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Educational Leadership, New-Genre Leadership, Educational Leadership Development, Educational Leadership in Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).15	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).15
Page Nos:	134-144	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Coalescence of Form and Content in Ali’s English Ghazal: The Trauma of Kashmir in The Country without a Post Office
Abstract:	This paper investigates the enunciation of meaning in the coalescence of form and content in the ghazals of Agha Shahid Ali. In the last decade of the twentieth-century escalation of political and civil clashes handicapped the social system in Kashmir; all the government institutions remained closed for months. Post offices were one of those institutions which remained shut and the letters pil ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sabir Hussain Visiting Lecturer, Department of English Literature, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Pinkish Zahra Visiting Lecturer, Department of English Literature, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Ghulam Murtaza Associate Professor, Department of English Literature, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Urdu ghazal, English ghazal, Chaos, Trauma, Kashmir, Literary stylistics
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).16	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).16
Page Nos:	145-155	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Students Organizations and Group Socialization: An Analysis of Islami Jamiat Talba in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	Islami Jamiat Talba has been playing a key role in socializing students across Pakistan. Initially envisioned as (missionary) organization, it however, involved more in campus politics. In the framework of "Group socialization theory" this paper focuses on the systematic training and socialization procedure of IJT affiliated students. It primarily tries to investigate how IJT, as a distinct gro ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Wajid Mehmood Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, FATA University, Darra Adam Khel, TSD Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sajjad Hussain Visiting Faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Imraz Muhammad Lecturer, department of Political Science, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Jamaat-i-Islami, Islami Jamiat Talba, Political Socialization, Group Socialization, Student Organizations
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).17	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).17
Page Nos:	156-165	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Do Internal Working Conditions Affect Morale of Teaching? A Study of Teachers’ Perception
Abstract:	The study was to investigate teachers morale towards their teaching Profession at the University of Sargodha. The qualitative research design was used for this study. The adopted instrument was used for the research purpose. 39 items were developed by the researcher. Teachers from 24 departments of University of Sargodha were selected as sample of the study by using convenient sampling techniqu ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Zunaira Fatima Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Shazia bibi Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Zaigham Qadeer Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teachers’ Morale, Internal Working Conditions, Teachers’ Perception
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).18	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).18
Page Nos:	166-173	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Naturalistic Elements in Ahmed Ali's Novel "Twilight in Delhi"
Abstract:	The paper aims at analyzing the novel Twilight in Delhi written by Ahmad Ali in the light of naturalistic elements. Naturalism as literary theory originated in the late 19th century focuses that human actions are controlled and determined by hereditary, fate, environment and other social obligation, thus represents a very grim picture of life. Besides these features, the study has also explored ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Bilal Khan Lecturer, Department of English, FATA University, KP, Pakistan. 2-Akbar Ali Assistant Professor, Department of English, FATA University, KP, Pakistan. 3-Salma Hassan Lecturer, Department of English, FATA University, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Naturalism, Naturalistic elements, Twilight in Delhi
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).19	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).19
Page Nos:	174-180	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Canonizing Othering and Reassertion of Orientalism in Contemporary Anglophone Young Adult Fiction by American and European Writers of Pakistani Origin
Abstract:	The present paper based on the theoretical underpinning of Graham Huggans The Postcolonial Exotic and Lisa Laus Re-Orientalism: The Perpetration and Development of Orientalism by Oriental explores the archetypal, essentialist and the stereotype representation in contemporary young adult fictions Skunk Girl (2009) by Sheba Karim and Wanting Mor (2010) by Rukhsana Khan, the American/European Paki ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Asma Haseeb Qazi Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shazia Rose Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ismail Abbasi Assistant Professor, Department of English, Govt. Post Graduate College Boys, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Anglophone, Exotic, stereotype, orientalism, Young adult fiction.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).20	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).20
Page Nos:	181-189	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Adaptive Market Hypothesis and Artificial Neural Networks: Evidence from Pakistan
Abstract:	The debate covering stock return predictability is now shifted towards the investigation of changing patterns of return predictability as suggested by the adaptive market hypothesis (AMH). The present article inspects the varying return predictability pertaining to the equity market in Pakistan under AMH framework. A nonlinear autoregressive neural network (NARNN) model is employed to investiga ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sehrish Kayani PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, NUML University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Usman Ayub Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Imran Abbas Jadoon Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Adaptive Market Hypothesis, Efficient Market Hypothesis, Artificial Neural Network, Rolling Window Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).21	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).21
Page Nos:	190-203	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Teachers Involvement in the Development of Students’ Personality Traits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	The study aimed to look for the participation and comparison of gender-based teachers involvement in the development of various personality traits of students at secondary school level. To answer the research questions, a sequential explanatory mixed method design was adopted. The Southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were taken as a source of data. The researcher selected 361 secondary scho ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Saif Ullah PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan. 2-Safdar Rehman Ghazi Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Kamran Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Loralai, Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Extraversion, Neuroticism, Personality, Secondary level students.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).22	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).22
Page Nos:	204-214	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Smart Education with Smart Phones: A Case Study of Bahawalpur
Abstract:	Education plays a vital role in the development of every country in this world. Although, it is a fundamental right of every citizen of the country to acquire education and it is also the responsibility of the governments to provide and create such opportunities to obtain an education. But unfortunately, the governments of developing countries are failed to deliver a strong policy on “educati ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Dost Muhammad Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Sciences and I.T, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Iqra Yaqoob Visiting Lecturer, Department of Computer Sciences and I.T, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Nadeem Akhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Sciences and I.T, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:	Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Smart Education, Smartphone, Cloud Computing (CC), E-Education, Distance-Education, Virtual-Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).23	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).23
Page Nos:	215-223	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Understanding Pakistani Science Students’ Memorization Cognitive Processing Strategies in the Context of Their Culture, Socio-Economic Class and Education System
Abstract:	Students use cognitive processing strategies (CPS) to learn from learning content. Each kind of CPS leads to specific kind of learning outcomes. The CPS may be broadly grouped into rehearsal, organization and elaboration. The culture, teaching learning situations and students conceptions limit choices to use different CPS. Because of contextual nature of students CPS, qualitative approaches app ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Rafaquat Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abid Shahzad Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Syed Zubair Haidar Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:	Cognitive processing strategies, memorization, rehearsal, social class reproduction, Applied thematic analysis.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).24	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).24
Page Nos:	224-232	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Deleuze and Guattaris Immanent Plane and Becoming in a Fairy Tale
Abstract:	The entities exist on dual planes, on the physical or transcendental plane, in forms, and the philosophical or immanent plane that only considered intensity and movement of the objects. The present study is grounded on the notions of Deleuze and Guattari (1987) who considered immanent plane to be affecting and transforming the indulged bodies through process of becoming. The present study, thro ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Zainab Akram Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Pakistan. 2-Faria Saeed Khan Professor, Department of English, University of Baluchistan, Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan. 3-Samreen Zaheer Lecturer, Department of English, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physical, philosophical, Immanent plane, transcendence plane, objects, transformation
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).25	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).25
Page Nos:	233-242	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Ex Post Analysis of Disaster Recovery (Earthquake — 2005) in the Red Zones Region of Balakot, Pakistan
Abstract:	The Balakot town and its surroundings were almost totally destroyed by Earthquake – 2005. The government has abandoned this town for residential purposes and declared as Red Zones Region. However, the government fully supported post disaster relief and restoration phases. The rehabilitation and reconstruction phases were carried out through community self-help-based system and partially suppo ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Amjad Ali Assistant Professor, Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sher Muhammad Malik Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan 3-Mushtaq Ahmad Jan Assistant Professor, Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Earthquake – 2005, Red Zone Region, Disaster Recovery, Restoration, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).26	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).26
Page Nos:	243-253	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Testing in English Language Teaching and its Significance in EFL Contexts: A Theoretical Perspective
Abstract:	This conceptual paper reviews literature on the most common practices of language tests in ELT contexts around the world. The detailed discussion of various types of language tests is followed by its various aims and objectives which are linked to the qualities or characteristics of different language tests. The review of the literature reveals that language tests and its purposes vary from con ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sayyed Rashid Ali Assistant Professor, Faculty of Languages & Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2-Hussain Ahmad Lecturer, English Language Institute, King Abdul- Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 3-Arshad Ali Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communication, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Assessment, EFL context, ESL teachers, Student proficiency, Language tests.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).27	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).27
Page Nos:	254-262	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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A Survey of Teachers Motivational Level in Government Secondary Schools of District Mardan
Abstract:	The purpose of the study was to investigate the motivation of secondary school teachers in District Mardan. The sample of 100 teachers from 20 secondary schools of boys and girls in District Mardan were randomly selected for this study. For data collection self-developed, a questionnaire was administered. The questionnaire was consist of thirty-nine items. Items were covered seven constructs of ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sheraz Khan PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Farah Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, Women University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Sadia Naz PhD Scholar, Department of Education, international Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	teachers, motivation, experience-wise, gender-wise motivational level
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).28	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).28
Page Nos:	263-271	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Financial Managerial Skills of Head and Accelerated Secondary Schools Performance in District Sahiwal
Abstract:	Financial management is preparing, directing and managing the monetary activities of an institution and it has become necessary for the educational managers to have good financial management skills. The objectives of the study were; 1) To explore the heads financial managerial skills at secondary school level 2) To find out the effect of heads financial managerial skills in accelerating seconda ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Asif Shahzad PhD Scholar, Department of Education, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Najam Ul Kashif Assistant Professor, Department of Education, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Qasim Ali PhD Scholar, Department of Education, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Headteachers, Managerial skills, school performance
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).29	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).29
Page Nos:	272-279	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Effect of the Technology-Supported Learning on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students
Abstract:	A Posttest only Controlled Group Experiment research was used to explore the effect of teaching through the technology- supported environment on learners� performance. Students of Biology group Grade IX, (n = 177), from public schools of Karachi, participated in the experimental research for 20 weeks in the year 2016-17. The technologysupported learning was intervened in the experiment group whe ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Asma Afzal Senior Headmistress, Education and Social Sciences Department, Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan. 2-Martin Thomas Head, Education and Social Sciences Department, Iqra University, Karachi Pakistan.
Keywords:	Technology-Supported Learning, Child as a Digital Explorer, Teacher as a Digital Immigrant, 21st Century Learning Skill
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).30	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).30
Page Nos:	280-289	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Topical Management: Agenda Setting Strategy in Pakistani Political Talk-Shows
Abstract:	This study analyzes the agenda-setting done by anchors using topical management in the interactional aspect of the institutional speech event; the Political News Interview (henceforth Political talk-show). In the current scenario of 24/7 news, audiences turn to political talk-shows to understand the events of the day and judge the news. The discussion on topics in the political talk-shows is manag ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Saira Asghar khan Lecturer, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Saima Amin Qadir Professor, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Discourse Analysis, Discourse Access Profile, Topical management, Agenda Setting, Pakistani Political talk-shows, Topical shifts, Recycling of Topics
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).31	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).31
Page Nos:	290-300	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Pakistani Identity and Kamila Shamsies Novels: An Analysis in Stylistics (Thematic Parallelism)
Abstract:	This paper explored thematic parallelism in Kamila five of Shamsies novels i.e. Salt and Saffron, Cartography, Broken Verses, Burnt Shadows, and Home Fire. The paper identify here conflicts, depressions, identity fluctuations and a relentless machination of transformations by the powerful and resisting quarters of the region. The repetitive rule of military in Pakistan, the negative fallouts of ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Irfan Ullah Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Liaqat Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Ayaz Ahmad Lecturer, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Linguistics, Stylistics, Parallelism, Novels, Kamila Shamsie, Burnt Shadow
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).32	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).32
Page Nos:	301-309	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Demystifying the Myth of Genderlect through Intertextuality in Global Media Discourse
Abstract:	This article outlines a gender-based analysis at the connection of critical discourse analysis and intertextuality, with the aim of providing a rich analyses of the multifaceted mechanisms of power and ideology in discourse in supporting hierarchically gendered social orders. The focus of this research is to identify how gender is socially constructed through linguistic choices (especially inte ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Aisha Rauf Language Instructor/Assessor, Department of English, North American ESL, Service, Edmonton, Canada. 2-Shumaila Mazhar Assistant Professor, Department of English, SBK Women’s University, Quetta, Balochishta. 3-Shabana Akhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, SBK Women’s University, Quetta, Balochishta.
Keywords:	Genderlect, Intertextuality, Global Media
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).33	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).33
Page Nos:	310-317	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Chaotic Libyan Arab Spring: A comparison with Egypt
Abstract:	Libyan spring occurred due to many reasons which were quite similar in nature with that of the spring struck neighboring countries. Qaddafis family and tribe wealth increased many folds. Human rights abuses were normal patterns. However, Libyan spring didnt end as it did in the neighboring countries. Due to Qaddafis deposition, the power vacuum resulted. This was because of the abhorring of Ins ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Mufti Almas Gul PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Chaotic, Tribalism, MENA Region
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).34	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).34
Page Nos:	318-328	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Expounding the Structure of Slyer Ways of Tunneling in Pakistan
Abstract:	This study is aimed to expound the structure of slyer ways of tunneling in Pakistan. It also analyzes relationships among these factors. Design of study encompasses on review of contemporary literature, survey for collection of data, analysis, and modeling. Review of literature is used to prepare a list of ways of tunneling, ISM is affianced for modeling contextual relationships, and MICMAC for ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tehmina Fiaz Qazi Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Management, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Basit Academics Head, Business Administration, Lahore Institute of Science and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Corporate governance, ISM, MICMAC, Pakistan, stakeholders, tunneling.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).35	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).35
Page Nos:	329-343	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Correlation of Test Anxiety and Working Memory: A Survey Study of Secondary School Students
Abstract:	This study was conducted to find a connection between test anxiety and working memory. All the students of secondary schools of Punjab were taken as population. A total of 504 students were drawn as a sample through stratified random sampling among which 252 were boys and 252 were girls. For data collection; two tests for working memory and a Likert scale for test anxiety were used. It is concl ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Samina Shahab PhD Scholar, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Samina Malik Dean, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Shamsa Aziz Head, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Working Memory, Corsi-block Tapping Test, Central Executive
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).36	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).36
Page Nos:	344-350	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: Leadership Practices of Women Leaders in Higher Education
Abstract:	The study aimed to investigate the proficiency of women academic leaders in public universities, Pakistan. The transformational leadership approach was used to conduct this study. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed to collect data. A convenient sampling technique was applied to collect data from twenty women leaders from the three public universities of Punjab. The interview que ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Asia Zulfqar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Syed Nasir Hussain Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Shehzad Ahmed Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Transformational Leadership; Women Leaders; Public Universities; Leadership Practices.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).37	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).37
Page Nos:	351-358	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Role of Radio Pakistan in Advancing Socio-Economic Development of Rural Areas
Abstract:	This doctoral study examines the role of Radio Pakistan in influencing socio-economic development in Central Punjab through its radio stations situated in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha by analyzing the policy, content and the format of the programs related to socio-economic development focusing on the social indicators of religion, healthcare, education, culture, and politics as well as econ ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Anila Saleem Deputy Controller, Department of Radio Pakistan, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Wajiha Raza Rizvi Associate Professor, School of Media and Mass Communication, Beacon House National University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Maria Saleem Freelancer, Department of The Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Rural, Development, Women, Change, CPEC, Economic Conditions
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).38	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).38
Page Nos:	359-363	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Children, Gender and Television: An Analysis of Heavy Viewers Behaviour Regarding Gender-specific Roles and Characteristics
Abstract:	Media is an important force that endeavours to shape the impressionable minds of children. Cartoon animation programmes have a great influence on the behaviour of children as they prefer to watch cartoon programmes rather than doing any other physical activity. In this context, the current research seeks to explore the behaviour of heavy viewers regarding gender-specific roles and characteristi ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Beenish Zaheen Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ashraf Khan Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Television, Cartoon Programmes, Gender-specific Behaviour, Heavy Viewers, Survey
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).39	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).39
Page Nos:	364-374	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Development of a Teacher Evaluation Model for Private Schools of Punjab Province
Abstract:	This research discusses the inquiry of measuring teacher effectiveness at private sector schools. Explicitly, it explores how teachers performance evaluation can both reflect as well as predict teachers success, hence the study informs about teachers personnel decisions, their instructional enhancement, and professional development. This includes mentoring, training, and self-guided learning. T ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Mariam Hussain Subject Leader, English Language and Literature, Lahore Grammar School International, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Afifa Khanam Assistant Professor, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Uzma Qureshi Professor, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	IB Teachers, Teacher Evaluation, Grow Model, Professional Development.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).40	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).40
Page Nos:	375-385	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Political Trust and Efficacy among Educated Youth in Pakistan
Abstract:	Political trust and efficacy are very popular among academics to foresee the legitimacy and the constancy of any political regime. The present research was endeavored to see political trust and efficacy among university students in Pakistan. A sample of 381 students was drawn from two public sector universities of the Islamabad city. The research included all the popular constructs of political ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Akhlaq Ahmad Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Farhan Navid Yousaf Associate Professor, Institute of Social & Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mazhar Iqbal Bhatti Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Political Trust, Efficacy, Political Populism, Educated Youth, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).41	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).41
Page Nos:	386-391	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Stem Education: Social, Cultural, and Economic Barriers Faced by Women of Khairpur (Pakistan)
Abstract:	This research finds barriers/challenges/issues which stop women of Khairpur, Sindh not to get themselves enrolled in institutions providing STEM education and ultimately the job opportunities, resultantly that not only affects the economic condition of their families but also that of the country. The universe of this study was the young female students, parents of the students and ladies workin ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Ali Shaikh Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Zahid Hussain Sahito Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Mahboob Ali Dehraj Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	STEM Education, Social/Cultural/Economic Barriers
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).42	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).42
Page Nos:	392-403	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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CPECs Educational Scope in Pakistan
Abstract:	China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) appears as a major Prosperity Tool which can help Pakistan to overcome her economic problems. CPEC has been researched up till now in various trade and commerce fields but its most important linkage with education was hardto find. This study examines “The Educational Scope of CPEC in Pakistan”. The study broadens our horizon regarding the fields of ed ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Anita Bilal Burki PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Akhtar Ali Dean, Faculty of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Ahmed Bilal Burki Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Pakistan Army, Department of Social Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CPEC, Education and Human Resource Development, Education in Pakistan, Educational Scope in CPEC, Education and Economic Growth, Importance of Education, Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).43	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).43
Page Nos:	404-411	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Framing of Panama Leaks: A Content Analysis of Pakistani and Western Press
Abstract:	This study investigated the emergence of different factors in the framing of Panama leaks by gathering data along with five thematic frames of financial, morality, blame-game, political victimization, and accountability. Altogether 930 news stories were content analyzed to investigate how the issue of Panama leaks was framed in the media since its inception in April 2016. Furthermore, 22 framin ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Samira Saleem PhD Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Syed Abdul Siraj Professor, Head Media Studies, Department of Media Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Factors, Governance, Pakistani, Panama Leaks, Political-economy, Western Press
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).44	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).44
Page Nos:	412-420	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Countering Extremism Through Sufi Practices in Sindh
Abstract:	This article is an analysis of Sufism and Sufi practices performed at Sufi shrines of Sindh. Moreover, the ways to counter the growing menace of extremism through Sufi practices is discussed in this paper. The approach adopted is from traditional to modern, in understanding the importance of Sufism. Sindh is considered the land of Sufis but unfortunately, it is badly affected by extremism. Alth ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Bakhtiar Ahmed PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Amir Ali Chandio Professor, Department of Political Science Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Sufism, Sufi Practices, Extremism, Countering, Sindh.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).45	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-II).45
Page Nos:	421-426	Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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