ISSN(Print): 2616-955X - ISSN(Online): 2663-7030 - ISSN(Linking): 2616-955X

Global Regional Review

Contents Volume IV Issue IV (Fall 2019)

International Anarchic Structure in Nuclearizing South Asia: An Analysis (1974-98)
Abstract:	This explanatory research aimed at analyzing the nuclearization of south Asia using the framework of 'third level of analysis' named 'international anarchic structure' by Kenneth Waltz. South Asia is the home to 1/3rd of the global population, out of which around 41% population lives under poverty line. Historical intra-state rivalries, personal political ambitions and the crucial geostrategic ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Robina Khan PhD Scholar, Political Science and International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Mustafa Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and IR, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran Visiting Lecturer, Department of Political Science and IR, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	International Anarchic Structure, Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, International Atomic Energy Agency, Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, Confidence Building Measures.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).01	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).01
Page Nos:	1-9	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Analysis of ’Editorial Treatment’ of US Drone Attacks by the Prominent English Dailies in Pakistan
Abstract:	Drone attacks inside Pakistan remained the core issue in international relations and communication scholarship. This study aims to investigate the editorial treatment of US drone attacks inside Pakistan. The researcher has employed a content analysis method to examine the frequency and themes within the editorial published by The Nation and Daily Times from February 18th 2008 to February 28th 2 ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Arshad Ali Assistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Sobia Abid Lecturer, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Zahid Bilal Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Editorial Treatment, Drone Attacks, English Dailies, Content Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).02	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).02
Page Nos:	10-18	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

CPEC and Regional Integration
Abstract:	China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an emerging debate. This project called a game-changer for Pakistan-China and for whole region. The main argument based on the phenomena of economic interdependence established peace and integration in the region. The new world order revolves around economic power rather than nuclear power. The economic strength is playing a significant role in regional integ ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sabahat Jaleel PhD Scholar, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Naureen Talha Associate Professor, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Zahir Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Regional Integration, Economic Corridor, Power Politics, OBOR
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).03	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).03
Page Nos:	19-28	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Pakistan: From Political Conservatism to Modernity 2002-2018
Abstract:	This study evaluates JUI-F Pakistans role concerning the significant changes in its political strategy and ideology from 2002 to 2018. Muslim societies as a whole, apart from few exceptions, were alien to the perfect and contemporary notion of democracy. The colonial governments and their political system, ruled over the Muslim majority nations during the colonial era, are one of the primary f ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sidra Karamat Student, Department of Political Science and IR, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ali Shan Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and IR, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Bilal Bin Liaqat Lecturer, Department of Political Science and IR, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal), radical groups, Democracy, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).04	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).04
Page Nos:	29-36	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Muslims and Islam: Freeze Framed Discourses in Hollywood during 1978-2013
Abstract:	Hollywood movies have revealed dramatic and varying status of Islam and Muslims, calling them as magical carpets to mummified leadership and, ultimately global bastion of terrorism. Various researchers consider Hollywood film industry as a reflection to construct public opinion in the cinema industry and, it creates crucial slots that rely on emotive and evocative imagination adjustable to ste ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Abida Noureen Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan 2-Sajjad Ahmad Paracha Associate Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Hollywood. Muslims, Islam, Freeze Frame, Discourse
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).05	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).05
Page Nos:	37-43	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Cultural Adjustment of Somalian and Chinese Students at IIUI Pakistan: A Comparative Study
Abstract:	Studying at a higher education institution can be stressful, particularly for international students, who leave their homes to study in another country. Some students adjust more rapidly than others. This study explored the difference between the cultural adaptation of Chinese and Somalian students at IIUI Pakistan. The key objective of the study was to explore the pace of cultural adaptation o ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Saadia Dilshad PhD Scholar, Department of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Samina malik Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cultural adaptation, Somalian students, Chinese students
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).06	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).06
Page Nos:	44-51	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

An Analysis of the Development of Learner Autonomy among EFL Learners through Language Learning Diaries in the Context of Punjab (Pakistan)
Abstract:	Learner autonomy refers to a state where a learner takes charge of the learning. The students in foreign language classrooms are still much relying on their teachers and take less responsibility for their own learning. The present study is quasi-experimental research that designed an autonomous learning program to develop autonomy among Pakistani foreign language learners. The study aimed at e ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ayesha Butt PhD Scholar, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Quraishi Professor, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Asma Shahid Kazi Assistant Professor, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Autonomy Development Program, English as a Foreign Language, Foreign Language Learning, Language Learning Strategies, Learner Autonomy
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).07	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).07
Page Nos:	52-63	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Evaluating the Use of Educational Technologies by Secondary School Teachers for Effective Service Delivery in Pakistan
Abstract:	The existing study attempts to evaluate the use of educational technology by secondary school teachers for effective service delivery in Pakistan. The major purpose of this endeavor was (a) to trace out the secondary school teachers competencies regarding educational technologies; (b) to observe and record proficient use of teachers educational technology for effective service delivery in Pakis ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Shakir Lecturer, Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Syed Zubair Haider Assistant Professor, Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Rafaquat Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Bahawalnagar Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Educational Technologies, Effective Service Delivery
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).08	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).08
Page Nos:	64-72	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Examining the Spending Patterns of Compensated Displaced Households (CDHs): Empirical Evidence from DiamerBasha Dam Site
Abstract:	This research has two objectives. First, it explores the spending patterns of the households who receive monetary compensation for their land that government takes over for initiating national projects; in our case, it is about building the countrys largest dam. Second, it examines what we call the demonstration effects. Literature abounds with cases examining behaviors of internally displaced ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Arsalan Ahmad Khan MPhil Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Saranjam Baig Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Karakorum International University, Gilgit, Pakistan. 3-Abid Hussain Lecturer, Department of Economics, Karakorum International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Diamer-Basha Dam, Private Land Compensation, Communal Compensation, Spending Patterns
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).09	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).09
Page Nos:	73-84	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Relationship of Pedagogical Skills and Content Knowledge with Pedagogical Design Capacity in Higher Education of Pakistan
Abstract:	Pedagogical content knowledge is a special type of knowledge possessed by the teachers that not only unravels the teachers understanding of the content but also explains how to teach content (Knowledge of Pedagogy) effectively. The purpose of study was to check the relationship of teacher educators pedagogical content knowledge and pedagogical skills with their pedagogical design capacity. Purp ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Samina Rafique PhD Scholar, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shamsa Aziz Chairperson, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pedagogical Skills, Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Design Capacity
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).10	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).10
Page Nos:	85-94	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Role of Organizational Public Relations in Image Building of Publics: A Case Study of Coca Cola Pakistan
Abstract:	The Public Relations is becoming more demanding with the diverse practices during recent years. An organization is considered stronger because of effective PR. PR experts are working to enhance the effectiveness of an organization while eliminating the deficiencies of PR which directly affects the organizational strength. This paper aims to explore how effectively public relations build image ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ejaz Ahmed PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Wajid Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Image Building, Public Relations, Organizational Public Relations, PR Campaign
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).11	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).11
Page Nos:	95-104	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Breadth of EFL Vocabulary Building at Secondary Level in Pakistan: A Corpus-based Perspective
Abstract:	Vocabulary learning is one of the challenging tasks in a foreign language classroom. In order to make this process motivating and friendly, one of the useful techniques is to unburden the teacher and to provide the learners with maximum autonomy. Graves (2007) asserts that EFL learners should have the vocabulary size of approximately 3,000 to 6,000 English words. The undertaken study is an atte ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Shamim Akhter Researcher, Department of English, Institute of Southern Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Behzad Anwar Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abrar Hussain Qureshi Associate Professor, Department of English Institute of Southern Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Corpus; frequency list; EFL; learning strategies; vocabulary.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).12	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).12
Page Nos:	105-112	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Extracting the Mediation Model of Perceived Organizational Support in the Relationship between HRM Practices and Organizational Commitment of Bankers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): A Review Paper
Abstract:	Human resource management is one of the necessary tools of todays modern organizations. Businesses without a trained and skillful human resource (HR) are far left behind in competition and market share. The fundamental role of HR and human resource systems are to hunt, hire and train professionals for different business structures and sections. Without proper and professional team of human res ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Zia ur Rehman Teacher, Worker Welfare Board, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Aziz Javed Assistant Professor, institute of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Khalid Rehman Department of Public Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	HRM Practices, Organizational Commitment, Perceived Organizational Support, Demographic.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).13	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).13
Page Nos:	113-121	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Learning Entrepreneurship: A Study of Instructional Practices in Business Education and Entrepreneurial Skills of Business Graduates in Pakistan
Abstract:	This study intended to investigate the instructional practices at business schools and the learning of entrepreneurial skills. The objectives of the study were: to find out prevailing instructional practices of business educators, entrepreneurship skills of business graduates and the relationship of instructional practices with entrepreneurial skills. The population of the study comprised of b ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Nasir Shaheen Assistant Professor, Centre for management and commerce, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Nasir Ahmad Assistant Professor, Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Sajjad Hussain Lecturer, Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurship, Instructional Methods, Entrepreneurial Skills, Entrepreneurship Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).14	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).14
Page Nos:	122-129	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Freedom of Expression versus Blasphemy: A Comparative Study of Pakistan and United States’ News Media
Abstract:	This study compares the freedom of expression exercised by news media of the United States and the Pakistan; with reference to the controversial movie trailer "Innocence of Muslims"; released on You-tube by July 1, 2012. Content analysis research design is applied. Our time frame is September 11-30, 2012 and 50 opinion articles from the Washington post, the Los Angeles Times, Dawn and the Expre ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tasaddaq Hussain PhD Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Aslam Pervez Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Inamur Rahman Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Blasphemy, Freedom of Expression, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Dawn, Express Tribune, Consistency and Discord.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).15	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).15
Page Nos:	130-139	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

The Effects of Dictionary Vocabulary Learning Versus Contextual Vocabulary Acquisition on the Vocabulary Development of Pakistani EFL Learners
Abstract:	The vocabulary of a language refers to the range of words used in it. A number of strategies are used in EFL classrooms to teach vocabulary, where the most common are Dictionary Vocabulary Learning (DVL) and Contextual Vocabulary Acquisition (CVA) The present study investigates the difference between the vocabulary development of EFL learners undergone the mentioned strategies. The study is exp ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sameera Ayub Bhatti Lecturer, Lahore School of Accountacy and Finance, The University of Lahore (UOL), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 2-Ayesha Butt Assistant Professor, TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Afifa Khanam Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	English as a foreign language (EFL), Dictionary Vocabulary Learning (DVL), Contextual Vocabulary Acquisition (CVA), Vocabulary Development
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).16	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).16
Page Nos:	140-148	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Emotional Intelligence and Teaching Practices of University Teachers
Abstract:	The aim of the research was to explore the role of emotional intelligence in teaching practices of the teachers in univ er s ities. T he teac hing f ac ulty of all the gener al pub lic univ ers ities of Punjab was the population of the study. By using multistage random sampling technique, five general public universities of Punjab were selected randomly. After this four departments were randomly s ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Misbah Iqbal Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Mushtaq Ahmad Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Sahibzada Shamim ur Rasul Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Emotional Intelligence, Teaching Practices, General Public Universities
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).17	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).17
Page Nos:	149-157	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Professional Qualifications and Competencies of Teacher Educators and Subject Teachers of Education: Gender Wise Analysis
Abstract:	The present study analyzed the gender-wise professional qualifications and competencies of teacher educators and subject teachers of education. The respondents were categorized into three groups in order to measure their competencies and professional qualification. These were Heads / Principals, Teacher Educators and Subject Teachers of Education and their students. Questionnaires and personal ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Fatima Zahoor Research Scholar, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Nabi Bux Jumani Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan 3-Samina Malik Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Professional Qualification, Competencies, Subject Teachers of Education, Teachers Educators
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).18	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).18
Page Nos:	158-167	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

The Antecedents of Burnout in Heads of Secondary Schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Study of Relationships among Burnout, Organizational Commitment and Emotional Intelligence
Abstract:	Occupational burnout, according to Hanisah (2019), is an increasingly important phenomenon in Asian countries. School education departments are no exception. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of burnout among the heads of secondary schools in KPK. This study also investigates the correlation of burnout, emotional intelligence and organizational commitment. The sample of th ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tahira Tahira Senior Teacher, Department of Educational Planning, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Afshan Huma Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Planning, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Burnout, Organizational Commitment, Emotional Intelligence, Heads, Secondary Schools
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).19	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).19
Page Nos:	168-177	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

The Influence of SMS Language on Academic Writing: A Study at University Level in South Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	Text messaging language is taking the place of Standard English language which is applied as a source of communication via cell phone. It is emerging in the form of a new language. It is influencing the formal writing of the learners. Keeping in view the above-mentioned purpose, the current study was planned to find out the influence of it on academic writing.27 University English language teac ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Akbar Ali Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of FATA, KP, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Khaliq Assistant Professor, Department of Social & Allied Sciences, CUVAS Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Fazal Hanan Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, FATA University, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Professional Qualification, Competencies, Subject Teachers of Education, Teachers Educators
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).20	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).20
Page Nos:	178-186	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Lyotardian Language Games: A Postmodernist Critique of Our Lady of Alice Bhatti
Abstract:	This research seeks to analyze Our Lady of Alice Bhatti in the light of Lyotardian language games. The novel is written by Muhammad Hanif who is arenowned Pakistani novelist and writer. The novel, through language games, subverts the master narratives of nation, science, justice, culture, and faith. This research explores the role of language to interpret, understand and communicate in the post ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ayesha Ashraf Awan Lecturer, Department of English, NUML Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Munawar Iqbal Ahmad Professor, Department of English, Air University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Postmodernism, Metanarratives, Science, Enlightenment, Lyotard, Language Games
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).21	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).21
Page Nos:	187-193	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Practices of Multicultural Education among the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at University of Management and Technology Lahore
Abstract:	The aim of this research is to analyze practices in multicultural education among faculty of UMT, Lahore campus. To achieve the aim of study, the data was collected from 33 faculty members of the SSH department of UMT through purposive sampling. The closed-ended questionnaire with 5 Likert scale was used as an instrument to collect the data along with it a semi-structured interview was conducte ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Arshad Ali Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communication, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Amina Khalid Lecturer, Department of Linguistics and Communication, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 3-Faiza Abid Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communication, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Multicultural Education, Multicultural Competency, Diverse Culture
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).22	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).22
Page Nos:	194-207	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Quality and Standards of Pakistan Studies Curriculum at Master Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	The main aim of the study was to explore the quality and standards of the curriculum at the master level in different institutes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The interview schedule was prepared for the collection of data from five subject specialists, experts. The analytic approach was used for the analysis of data. The data was codedinto predetermined categories related to the theme. The results sho ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tabassum Mehboob PhD Scholar, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Abdullah Khan Professor, Pakistan Study Centre, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Amjad Reba Assistant Professor, Institute of Education & Research (IER), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Quality, Standard, Pakistan Studies, Curriculum, Master Level.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).23	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).23
Page Nos:	208-218	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

A Study of Linkages between Fiscal Decentralization and Macroeconomic Performance in Pakistan (2000-2015)
Abstract:	This study has mainly examined the association “between Fiscal decentralization and Macroeconomic performance in” Pakistan. “The time series data 1980 to 2018 has been used for the above-stated purpose”. This empirical study has used the Eviews9 software and estimation technique regression for the empirical analysis. “The study has found the significant association between Macroeconom ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ghulam Muhammad Mangnejo Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Economics, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan 2-Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto Professor, Department of Economics, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Fiscal Decentralization, Linkages, Economic Growth, Estimation
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).24	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).24
Page Nos:	219-228	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Impact of Work Environment on Professional Integrity: A Case Study of Journalists in Islamabad
Abstract:	This study aims to explore the working environment of Pakistani journalists in Islamabad by analyzing their opinion on media freedom and professional autonomy. It also aims to highlight the limitations and difficulties faced by these journalists while performing their professional duties. To achieve these aims, focus groups and in-depth interviews of media professionals were conducted. The focu ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Gohar Ali PhD Candidate, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Zubair Shafiq Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	The Professional Profile, Working Environment, Professional Integrity, Professional Independence, The Safety of Journalists, Professional Integrity
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).25	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).25
Page Nos:	229-237	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Treatment of Developmental Journalism in Pakistani and Indian Press: A Comparative Study of Daily Dawn, Times of India, Jung and Daily Sahafat
Abstract:	The study is designed to investigate the treatment of developmental issues in Pakistani and Indian Newspapers from 2012 to 2014.The overall news coverage of developmental issues remained less in term of number of published news, less in term of prominent placement, less in term of space and less in term of international developmental coverage. However, the ratio of developmental issues remained ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tanveer Hussain PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Shabir Professor, Department of Media Studies, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Development, Treatment, Placement, Prominence, Communication
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).26	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).26
Page Nos:	238-248	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Challenges to Indus Waters Treaty and Options for Pakistan
Abstract:	The Indus water treaty was signed on 19th September 1960 by India and Pakistan under the aegis of the World Bank. Bilateral principles regarding water apportionment between both states were ensured by the Treaty. As a result, waters of the eastern rivers; Sutlej, Beas and Ravi, were assigned exclusively to India, while Pakistan received exclusive water rights of the western rivers; the Indus, J ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Nawaz Bhatti Associate Professor, Department of Politics & International Relations, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan 2-Ghulam Mustafa Assistant Professor, Political Science & International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Waris Assistant Professor, History and Pakistan Studies, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Indus Waters Treaty, Challenges, India, Pakistan, Options for Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).27	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).27
Page Nos:	249-255	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Dynamics of U.S. Pakistan Bilateral Relations: An Empirical Analysis after U.S. War on Terror
Abstract:	During the first 15 years of twenty-first century, under the reflections of War on Terror the relations between United States of America (USA) and Pakistan turned from warm to the coldest and then to be very close allies. During the concerned period the USA increasingly let Pakistan have its assistance in military as well as civilian domains. Highlighting the losses incurred to the USA and Paki ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Tajamal Rashid Rana PhD student, History and Pakistan Studies, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Rizwan Ullah Kokab Assistant Professor, History and Pakistan Studies, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	USA, Pakistan, Aid, Interests, Conversion, Diversion.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).28	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).28
Page Nos:	256-265	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Combating Poverty: Achieving SDGs in Tharparkar
Abstract:	Fight against poverty and sustainable development has equal importance in todays development discourse. This paper explores the relationship between poverty and sustainable development and how they can be inclined to achieve Sustainable development goals. Economic factors have also been explored in this paper and the social, economic and behavioral improvement which only the improvement of the ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Roomi Saeed Hayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Anwaar Mohyuddin Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Poverty, Sustainable Development Goals, Policy, Degradation, Migration
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).29	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).29
Page Nos:	266-273	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Prevalence of Cyber Bullying and its Effect on Adolescents: A Literature Review
Abstract:	While forms of traditional bullying have been declining over the past two decades, cyber bullying has emerged as a modern form of bullying in recent times. Previous research studies have not been developed much on the issue of cyber bullying. The current study reviews the relevant research studies as the excessive usage of social media and by young people and different themes have been carried ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Fouzia Parveen PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamic University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abid Shahzad Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamic University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Sobia Altaf PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamic University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cyber Bullying, Effect, Adolescents, Literature
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).30	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).30
Page Nos:	274-280	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Pakistan on FATFs Grey List: Terrorist Financing Perspective
Abstract:	Pakistan is facing great challenges of terrorism which have posed serious threats towards integrity and stability of the country. It is unanimously agreed that finance serves as lifeline for execution of terrorist activities. Terrorist groups generate funds through multiple sources and transfer them by exploiting the loopholes existing in financial system. Despite, Pakistan has taken sufficient ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Abid Hussain PhD Scholar, Department of Law, University of Karachi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Financing of terrorism, Sources of funds, Channels of fund transfer, Financial Action Task Force, CFT regime.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).31	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).31
Page Nos:	281-290	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Regional Inequalities, Childhood Socioeconomic Conditions and Adult Life Outcomes — Evidence from Pakistan
Abstract:	The circumstances during early years of life wieldasignificant impact on adult life outcomes by influencing and altering the cognitive, social and personality development of individuals. While these, in turn, are determined largely by the parental socioeconomic status which, in great part, depends on prosperity of the regions within which they dwell. This study assessed the relationship among r ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Fahim Fahim Doctoral Fellow, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Noor Jehan Assistant Professor, Deparment of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Salma Khan Office Assistant, Treasurer Office, Backa Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Regional inequalities, early life conditions, adult outcomes
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).32	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).32
Page Nos:	290-298	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

NDTs in Non-native English: A Syntactic Analysis
Abstract:	Verb complementation in New Englishes perspective has attracted extensive scholarly attention (Nihalani et al., 2004). A valuable deviation due to emergence of locally characteristic linguistic patterns in Pakistani English can be captured in the domain of verb complementation called New Ditransitives(NDTs) (Bernaisch & Koch, 2015), on a broad syntactic level, NDTs are verbs used in double-obje ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Bisma Butt PhD Scholar, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Behzad Anwar Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Non- native English, Comparative study, Syntactic Analysis, NDTs
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).33	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).33
Page Nos:	299-309	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

The Role of Project Management Social Responsibility in Project Success: An evidence of Project Sustainability Management from Developing Regions
Abstract:	Projects have been playing a vital role in the sustainable development of organizations and society as well. The study aimed to examine the role of project management social responsibility in the enhancement of projects success in Pakistan. The methodological approach was survey-based research utilizing 13 items of social responsibility questionnaire, whereas project success was measured throug ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Iftikhar Ali PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shumaila Israr Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Samia Zaheer PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Project Sustainability Management, Project Success, PM Social Responsibility
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).34	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).34
Page Nos:	310-318	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Linking Knowledge Management with Organizational Performance through Organizational Learning: Evidence from Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan
Abstract:	The present study aimed to examine the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge management and organizational performance in HEIs, KP, Pakistan. Teachers working in the Universities were considered the sample (n=338) of the study. A structured questionnaire comprised items about research variables administered in order to collect data. Baron and Kennys (19 ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Khalid Rehman PhD Scholar, Institute of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Shadi Ullah Khan Professor, IPAS, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Aziz Javed Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Knowledge Management (KM), Organizational Learning (OL), Organizational Performance (OP), Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s)
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).35	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).35
Page Nos:	319-327	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

The Study Abroad Decision: A Qualitative Case Study of Pakistani Doctoral Students
Abstract:	Deciding to pursue doctoral studies abroad is informed by several factors reflected by students perspectives and experiences. The present study purports to examine Pakistani doctoral students study abroad decisions and their preference to study in Austria. The study drew on a qualitative case study approach to grasp a broader perspective of the participants who were comprised of twenty doctoral ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Syed Abdul Waheed Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Research & Assessment, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Nadia Gilani Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Lubna Shoukat Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Doctoral Studies, Study Abroad Decision, Austria, International Students, Pakistan, EnglishSpeaking Country, German Language.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).36	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).36
Page Nos:	328-335	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

NGOs Activism Against Firms in Varying Institutional Contexts: Is the Picture Portrayed by Vachani and Associates Complete?
Abstract:	Vachani and Associates (2009) examined the effect of NGOs activism on firms transaction costs in varying institutional contexts. These authors proposed that regions with higher institutional development level—e.g., North America, will have a higher number and efficacy of advocacy NGOs, leading to higher transaction costs for firms resulting from NGO pressures. Our work revisits and extends th ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Anjeela Khurram Research Scholar, RITM, University of Paris Saclay, France. 2-Shahzad Khuram Assistant Professor, School of Management, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Naeem Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Institutional Development Level, Internationalization, Mandatory Adaptations, North America Region, South Asia Region, Transaction Costs, Watchdog NGOs activism.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).37	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).37
Page Nos:	336-349	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Teachers Perspectives on Headteachers Mistreatment: Exploring the other Side of the Coin
Abstract:	Treating teachers appropriately is considered extremely important for promoting a healthy and effective school environment. The present research predominantly focused on headteachers professional behaviour towards teachers in an attempt to explore teachers unheard voices. A phenomenological approach was employed to uncover teachers experiences of how they are treated by the headteachers in scho ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Fareed Ul Hassan PhD Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Syed Abdul Waheed Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Research & Assessment, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Nadia Gilani Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Headteachers, Inappropriate Behavior, Incivility, Pakistan, School Teacher, Teacher Mistreatment, Teacher-Headteacher Relationship.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).38	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).38
Page Nos:	350-359	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Value of Animal Idioms in Bringing about Native-Like Proficiency among EFL Learners
Abstract:	Native-like proficiency in English requires learning idioms but they are difficult to master. Beginning with idioms having pictorial quality and universally known animals can greatly help initial learners of EFL for testing this hypothesis, learners from the first semester of five different BS programs at Kohat University of Science and Technology, were taught different idioms, in a one-month E ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Syed Shujaat Ali Assistant Professor (Chairman), Department of English, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Ammara Farukh Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Education, Lahore, Vehari Campus, Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ishtiaq Lecturer, Department of English, Government College of Management Sciences, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Idioms, Proficiency, Universality, Imagery, Memorization, EFL
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).39	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).39
Page Nos:	360-368	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Phonemic Inventory of Khowar Language: An Acoustic Analysis
Abstract:	Khowar, the lingua franca of people living in district Chitral, is a rich language from a linguistic perspective, possessing links with Old Indo-Aryan (OIA) languages in its inventory and lexical similarity with the Sanskrit language. The aim of the current study is to redefine and document its phonemic inventory with the possible, latest and authentic linguistic tools. The findings of this stu ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ayaz ud Din Visiting Lecturer, Department of English, University of Chitral, KP, Pakistan. 2-Umaima Kamran Assistant Professor, Department of English, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Zubair Khan Lecturer, Department of English, University of Science & Technology, Bannu KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Khowar Language, Acoustic analysis, Phonemic Inventory, Consonants, Vowels
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).40	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).40
Page Nos:	369-380	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Effects of Remittances on Financial Development: A Time Series Analysis for Pakistan
Abstract:	International migrant remittances are possibly the largest source of external finance in developing countries and this inflow have has considerable importance in the development of the financial sector. The present study aimed to analyze the link between workers remittances and development of the financial sector in the context of Pakistan. To carry out this empirical analysis, the study utiliz ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Awais Assistant Professor, Department of Economics & Finance, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Nazima Ellahi Assistant Professor, Department of Economics & Finance, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Ahmed Sher PhD Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Remittances, External Finances, Econometric Methods, ARDL
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).41	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).41
Page Nos:	381-387	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Educational Programs on Children Television: A Content Analysis
Abstract:	This research study is about childrens educational TV programs broadcasted by Top 10 International children entertainment TV channels. The researcher has adopted a content analysis method to analyze the number of educational TV programs broadcasted, their themes and genres. What kind of message these educational programs deliver, for which specific age group they were designed. The data was col ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Huma Khan PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Sajjad Ahmad Paracha Associate professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Educational TV, School Readiness, Academic Performance, Language, Math, Science, Cognitive Development
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).42	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).42
Page Nos:	388-397	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us:

Impediments in the Disbursement of Micro-Credit Among Small Farmers: A Case Study of Dir(L) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Abstract:	This article entitled, “Impediments in the Disbursement of Micro-Credit among Small Farmers (a case study of lower Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)” aimed to highlights the hindrances confronted to small farmers in micro-credit for agriculture production. The majority of the farmers are poor because of low agricultural production and income. The farmers are unable to increase the productio ...Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Ihsan Ulla Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, FATA University, TSD Dara NMD Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Khalil Ur Rahman Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Azizullah Jan PhD Sociology, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Small Scale Credit; High-Interest Rate; Small Farmer; Illiteracy, and low Production.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).43	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).43
Page Nos:	398-404	Volume & Issue:	IV-IV
Visit Us: