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01 - Indo-US Strategic Partnership and Regional Politics

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).01
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).01      Published : Dec 2018

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    The United States and India relationship has changed from offense to more extensive engagement since 2004. 0With mutual interest and potential of both, the US and India relationship has matured into a strategic partnership through mutual atomic cooperation. This paper investigates the cost and advantage of the strategic partnership of India and the US and the effect on the South Asian balance of p... Details

    Indo-US, Strategic Partnership, South Asia, 9/11, Politics

    (1) Mujahid Hussain
    Senior Lecturer Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Syed Umair Jalal
    MPhil. Scholar,Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Bilal
    Assistant Registrar Women University, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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02 - Crafting Resistance through Narratives in Afghanistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).02
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).02      Published : Dec 2018

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    Narrative offers an evocative opportunity to understand the power of knowledge manipulation within the public policy system. Despite the influence of narratives in designing, formulating, and implementing of public policies, it is a relatively nascent concept in public policy studies.The war in Afghanistan truly represents a battle of narratives. This paper takes a Narrative Policy Framework (NPF)... Details

    Resistance Policy, Narrative Policy Framework, Taliban, Afghanistan

    (1) Tahir Ul Mulk Kahlon
    Assistant Professor,Department of Government and Public Policy, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Qumber
    Deputy Director ISSRA, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Rafaqat Islam
    Faculty of Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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03 - Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Pakistan: An Assessment of the Support of the

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).03
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).03      Published : Dec 2018

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    An effective Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is considered as one of the building blocks for the health of a populace. Unfortunately, this sector in Pakistan is quite fragile, and the intensity of fragility varies from one unit of the state to the other. However, for the development of WASH in Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) are providing assistance in projec... Details

    Pakistan, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, World Bank

    (1) Huma Ikhlaq
    Lecturer, University of Lahore,Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sohail Ahmad
    Assistant Professor,Department of Humanities,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Inayat Kalim
    Assistant Professor,Department of Humanities,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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04 - Regional Security Implications of ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).04
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).04      Published : Dec 2018

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    CPEC is the first of the Belt and Road Initiative's (BRI) six envisioned corridors and the flagship project connecting the belt from Kashgar with the maritime Silk Road at Gwadar Port of Pakistan. From Pakistan's perspective, this project has been labelled "Fate Changer" for Pakistan and "Game Changer" for the entire region. CPEC is expected to bring significant economic and geo-strategic benefits... Details

    CPEC, Fate Changer, Game Changer, WinWin Cooperation

    (1) Ghulam Qumber
    Deputy Director, ISSRA, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Waseem Ishaque
    Assistant Professor,Department of IR, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Jawad Shah
    Deputy Director, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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05 - China Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Complex Interdependence

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).05
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).05      Published : Dec 2018

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    Presented in the late 70s, the theory of Complex Interdependence is in line with the contemporary scenario of international politics. International politics has given up the traditional approaches of hard power. Non-state actors now serve as significant stakeholders in world peace. This paper examines CPEC along the framework of Complex Interdependence. China will build a network of roads, railway... Details

    CPEC, China, Pakistan, Complex Interdependence, Challenges, China

    (1) Sohail Ahmad
    Assistant Professor,Department of International Relation,COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Sohail
    MS scholar,Department of International Relations,COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Rizwan
    MS scholar,Department of International Relations,COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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06 - Evaluation of the Post-Insurgency Rehabilitation Program in Sri Lanka

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).06
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).06      Published : Dec 2018

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    In the broader Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs, the terms 'rehabilitation' and 'reintegration' are erroneously used as synonyms. The manifestation of these two distinct phases of a program can be seen in many affected parts of the world. Sri Lanka is one such place where the rehabilitation program was launched after an extended war against insurgency. The vigilantes co... Details

    Rehabilitation, reintegration, DDR, ex-combatants

    (1) Ilam Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies,Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology
    (2) Ahmed Saeed Minhas
    Ex-Director,Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA),National Defense University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Hajra Nasir Satti
    MS Scholar, Department of International Relations,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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07 - Mitigating Challenges of CASA-1000 for Greater Regional Cooperation

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).07
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).07      Published : Dec 2018

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    To sustain economic growth of the South Asian region, an uninterrupted supply of abundant Central Asian energy needs to be ensured. The situation for energy trade between the two regions is mutually beneficial. The Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) is a well-thought initiative to fulfill the energy demands of the region by transmitting 1300 megawatts el... Details

    CASA-1000, Central Asia, South Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan

    (1) Zaheer Abbas
    MS Scholar,Department of International Relations,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Manzoor Khan Afridi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, IIUI, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Inayat Kalim
    Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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08 - Foreign Debt and its Implications for Pakistan's National Security

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).08
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).08      Published : Dec 2018

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    National security implications of the rising government debt in Pakistan increase concerns about military powers such as the USA and industrial giants such as Japan. This paper examines the unprecedented rise and abundant use of debt by governments since 2008. Apart from economic sustainability risks of the debt, the paper also traces history of Pakistan's search for national security since 1947. ... Details

    Foreign Debt, National Security, Exacerbation, Sanctions, Legislation

    (1) Rafaqat Islam
    Faculty of Institute for Strategic Studies,Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sarfraz Hussain Ansari
    Assistant Professor, Department of Government and Public Policy, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahzad Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Government and Public Policy,Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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09 - Expression of Socio-Political Zeitgeist in Tsarist Central Asia Printing

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).09
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).09      Published : Dec 2018

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    Orientalist approach to Central Asia especially Bukhara in our historical references present a romantic picture. This paper takes publications and printing as the indicator of intellectual maturity of the population and progressive zeitgeist in socio-political life. Analysis of historical events and facts reveal very little appetite of reading, almost universal ignorance and scarcity of written/pr... Details

    Central Asia, Publication, Printing, Sociopolitical Zeitgeist, Orientalism

    (1) Ayaz Ahmad
    Lecturer,Department of English,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Bilal
    Assistant Registrar, Women University, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Asghar Khan
    Lecturer Department of Regional Studies,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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10 - Strategic Significance of Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Efforts Since 2014

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).10
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).10      Published : Dec 2018

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    Pakistan is successfully fighting against militants in its tribal areas. The threat in tribal areas has complicated security situation. Many terrorist groups allegedly operate in FATA, e.g. Hafiz Gul Buhadur Group, Molvi Nazir Group, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and the Haqqani Network/ Afghan Taliban. The operation Zarb-I-Azb was a huge success. Pakistan's army destroyed many IED Factories, dis... Details

    Terrorism, Taliban, TTP, FATA, Haqqani Network, NATO

    (1) Masood Ur Rehman Khattak
    Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations,International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan.
    (2) Tauqeer Hussain Sargana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan.
    (3) Mujahid Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences,Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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11 - Indo-Russian Missile Defense Deal: Re-Calibration of Ties

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).11
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).11      Published : Dec 2018

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    Russia has been India’s all-weather friend and strategic partner for the past 70 years. However, for a decade or so, they are drifting away and are seeking new friends and partners. India has been making new partners in the West and Russia is working closely with China to counter US hegemony. It has been forging warmer, more cooperative relations with Pakistan. In this scenario, the recent m... Details

    Russia, India, S-400 Defense, Defense deal, Structuralism

    (1) Sahar Anwar Khan
    Lecturer,Department of International Relations,Women University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Uroosa Ishfaq
    MS Scholar,Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Paksitan.
    (3) Muhammad Usman Ullah
    Junior Research Fellow,Humanity Research Council,Islamabad, Pakistan.
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12 - Avoiding Zero-Sum between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Pragmatism in Pakistan's Gulf P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).12
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).12      Published : Dec 2018

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    Foreign policy formulation and management is quite sensitive. No country can either desire or afford to remain isolated internationally. Furthermore, a state is always concerned with its security and survival and cannot afford to sacrifice national interests. As a member of the international community, states, apart from ensuring their national interests are also expected to play their due role fo... Details

    Balance of Power, Zero Sum Game

    (1) Syed Jawad Shah
    Deputy Director, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Waseem Ishaque
    Assistant Professor, Department of IR,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Noor Fatima
    Assistant Professor,Department of International Relations,International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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13 - Nuclear Security and Diplomacy in South Asia: Future Prospects for the Nuclear P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).13
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).13      Published : Dec 2018

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    This paper rationalizes the major pressures on Pakistani nuclear program in a regional perspective and explores the sufficiency of various solutions that Pakistan can adopt to cope with them. The paper argues that though Pakistan reluctantly entered the nuclear race compelled by India, the club of early nuclear powers does not recognize this compulsion. The pressures on Pakistan are multifarious: ... Details

    Nuclear Security, Diplomacy, Strategic, Pakistan, South Asia

    (1) Asghar Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Regional Studies, Department of Regional Studies,
    (2) Amjad Ali Dadda
    Independent Research Scholar,Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Ali Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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14 - The Impact of Power Structure on Sustainable Ecotourism at Chitral Gol National

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).14
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).14      Published : Dec 2018

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    This research investigated the issues of power structure and government policies and its implementation towards sustainable ecotourism development in Chitral Gol National Park Pakistan (CGNP). Data was collected through unstructured questionnaires from staff members, community and tourists. The respondents were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Qualitative data techniques such as foc... Details

    PolicyImplementation,Power Structure,Sustainability,Chitral GolNational Park

    (1) Mohib ullah
    PhD Scholar,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
    (2) Amran Rasli
    Professor, Azman Hashim International Business School,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    (3) Fayaz Ali Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Islamia College University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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15 - Pakistan and India Trade Potential

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).15
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).15      Published : Dec 2018

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    South Asian region could not achieve prosperity and growth until Pakistan and India work together for the development of trade relations. Their cordial trade links would open the gate of opportunities for all. This is only possible if rivalry is removed and supportive environment for trade is introduced. This article is addressing the question whether there is any potential for trade between Pakis... Details

    Competitiveness, Complementarity, Formal and Informal Trade, Interdependence

    (1) Saima Gul
    PhD ScholarDepartment of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shaukat
    Lecturer,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shaista Gohar
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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16 - Measuring the Administrative Satisfaction of Government Higher Secondary School

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).16
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).16      Published : Dec 2018

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    The study was intended to look into the level of administrative satisfaction experienced by the government higher secondary school principals . The target population of the study was all the principals working in government higher Secondary School of the Punjab province. A sample of one hundred principals from seven districts participated in this study. The researcher developed a questionnaire to ... Details

    Principal, Higher Secondary School, Government, Administrative Satisfaction, Punjab

    (1) Khuda Bakhsh
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Rasool
    Lecturer, Department of Education,, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khaliq Hussain
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - Takaful, Insurer type and Efficiency: An Application of Parametric Approach

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).17
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).17      Published : Dec 2018

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    This study is conducted in two steps. Firstly, Stochastic Frontier Approach (SFA) is applied to estimate efficiency of the Takaful and conventional insurance firms in Pakistan from 2005 to 2010. It is found that life insurers are performing poor in comparison to general insurers. In addition, Takaful firms are found less cost efficient in comparison to conventional insurance firms. Secondly, the T... Details

    Insurance, Takaful, Value added approach, SFA, Tobit

    (1) Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali Asghar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Zahid Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Technology Management, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafiz Ghufran Ali Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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18 - The Implementation Challenges to Women Protection Laws in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).18
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).18      Published : Dec 2018

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    Gender equality and the elimination of violence against women has been taken a high priority on the international development agenda. Pakistan has introduced different laws from time to time for the safety and protection of women across the country including the different provinces. The paper analyzed pro-women and girl laws in the provinces of Sindh and tried to find out the barriers in the imple... Details

    Women Protection Laws, Gender Equality, Barriers, Justice System

    (1) Muhammad Zubair
    Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP,Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Imran Haider
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, SW & Pop. Studies,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhana Khattak
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, SW & Pop. Studies,Allama Iqbal OpenUniversity, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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19 - Productivity in the Emerging Asian Economies

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).19
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).19      Published : Dec 2018

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    Total factor productivity (TFP) has played a vital role in fostering the growth of the agriculture and manufacturing sectors of emerging Asian economies. However, few attempts have been made to unveil this link. The core objective of our paper is to evaluate TFP growth via two different approaches (1) growth accounting framework and (2) Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for emerging Asian economies,... Details

    Data Envelopment Analysis; Growth Accounting Framework; Productivity; Total Factor Productivity.

    (1) Asma Saeed
    PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahoor Ul Haq
    Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Javed Iqbal
    Assistant Professor,Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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20 - Attitude and its Aspects towards English Language Learning among the Students of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).20
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).20      Published : Dec 2018

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    This comparative study investigates the learners' attitudes towards learning English from two comparative education systems (private and public sector) of Pakistan. This study is an attempt to measure the cognitive, emotional and behavioral attitudes of these young learners towards English. The research methodology is quantitative in nature. The tool used for data analysis by the researchers is qu... Details

    L2 Attitude, Public Schools, Private Schools, Gujranwala Pakistan

    (1) Muhammad Shahbaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Behzad Anwar
    Assistant Professor,Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Babar Jamil
    Assistant Professor,Department of English,Gift University, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.
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21 - Volatility of Regional Sharia Compliance Returns and US News Impact

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).21
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).21      Published : Dec 2018

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    Investigation of the impact of US News proxy on the returns of regional sharia compliance indices and volatility is the primary aim of this study. The daily data of Dow Jones Islamic index (DJII), Jakarata Islamic Index (JKII), Karachi Meezan Islamic Index (KMI) and Standard and Poor 500 stock index has been taken for the period of July 01, 2013 to June 30, 2018. GARCH (1,1) is extended with US Ne... Details

    US News, Volatility, Sharia Compliance Indices, Leverage Effect

    (1) Kashif Hamid
    Lecturer, Institute of Business Management Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rana Shahid Imdad Akash
    Assistant Professor,University of Sargodha,Women Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Mudasar Ghafoor
    Director,University of The Punjab, Jhelum Campus, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan.
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22 - Socio-Cultural Determinants of Child Marriages and Teenage Pregnancies among Ado

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).22
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).22      Published : Dec 2018

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    Child marriages and early age pregnancy are an alarming issue among adolescent girls and young females in South Asian region. This research was carried out to understand the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards child marriages and early age pregnancies. For this purpose an exploratory research design was employed and data was gathered through using qualitative and quantitative research techn... Details

    Adolescents, Child Marriage, Reproductive Health, Teenage Pregnancy

    (1) Syed Imran Haider
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Arshad Khan Bangash
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ali
    PhD Scholar,Goethe University, Frankfurt Main, Germany.
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23 - Paradigm Shift from Conventional to Islamic Banking System: A Case of the Conver

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).23
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).23      Published : Dec 2018

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    The paradigm shift in banking industry from conventional to Islamic system of banking has been evident in previous decade. Conventional institutions are also either setting-up Islamic subsidiaries or converting conventional set-up into Islamic. The bank of Punjab started Taqwa Islamic Banking-(TIB) by converting its 1st branch into Islamic banking in 2012. In 2014, the bank completed one of the la... Details

    Paradigm shift, Islamic Banking, Conversion, SBP, The Bank of Punjab

    (1) Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmed
    Assistant Professor,Department of Islamic & Arabic Studies,University of Swat, Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Javed Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Islamic & Arabic Studies, University of Swat, Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Fazl e Haq
    Lecturer, Department of Islamic & Arabic Studies,University of Swat, Swat, KP, Pakistan
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24 - Anthropometric and Physical Fitness of the Under-16 Regional-School Cricket Play

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).24
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).24      Published : Dec 2018

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    The aim of this study was to analysis the anthropometry and fitness of the under-16 regional and school cricket players. Twenty participants were selected from the Bahawalpur regional cricket team and (n = 20) from school teams. Selected variables were height, weight, skinfolds, girths, bone lengths, breadths, 30-m race, set-ups, hand grip strength, flexibility, standing broad jump, and agility. t... Details

    Anthropometry, Body Segments, Cricket Bowling, Cricket Batting, Cricket Players

    (1) Muhammad Tahir Nazeer
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sports Science & Physical Education,The Punjab University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zia Ul Haq
    Lecturer,Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Badar Habib
    Lecturer,Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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25 - Child Rights Situation in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).25
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).25      Published : Dec 2018

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    The research regarding Child rights in Pakistan has immense magnitude for the socio-economic development in Pakistan. Resembling the majority of the worlds developing countries, Pakistan is also facing numerous social and economic problems. The weaker economic condition of the society resulted in an environment of uneven social conditions and class discrimination which becomes a huge hurdle in the... Details

    Pakistan, Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Child Rights, Child labor, Sexual abuse

    (1) Manzoor Ahmad
    Associate Professor,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zubair
    Associate Professor, Department of Law,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Rizwan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies,Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad KP, Pakistan.
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26 - Correlation between the Anthropometric Measures and Performance of the Cricket P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).26
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).26      Published : Dec 2018

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    This study was conducted to examine the correlation between the anthropometric measure and kinematic of pull shot. Eighteen cricket batsmen were recruited for data collection. The variables were recorded as stature, body mass, skinfolds, girths, bone lengths, breadths and physical strengths. The pull shots were recorded with two video cameras and Aerial Performance Analysis System (APAS) software ... Details

    Cricket Batting, Kinematics, Anthropometrics, Body Segments, Pull Sho

    (1) Muhammad Zia Ul Haq
    Lecturer,Department of Physical Education & Sports ScienceThe Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Badar Habib
    Lecturer, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Nazeer
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, The Punjab University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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27 - Ascend and Descend of the British in the Malakand Zone and the Role of the Napol

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).27
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).27      Published : Dec 2018

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    The Siege of Malakand was the July 26 to August 2, 1897 siege of the British garrison in the Malakand region of colonial British Indias NWFP. The unrest caused by this division of the Pashtun lands led to the rise of Saidullah, a Pashtun Fakir who led an army of at least 10,000 against the British garrison in Malakand. Although the British forces were divided among a number of poorly defended posi... Details

    British, Malakand, Swat, NWFP, Dir, Yousafzais, Wakhan, Jandul

    (1) Abdul Zahoor Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of History & Pakistan Studies,International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Khurshaid
    Lecturer,Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Bilal
    Assistant Registrar,Women University, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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28 - Pre and Post Partition Socio-Economical and Educational Development in Khyber Pa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).28
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).28      Published : Dec 2018

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    This paper shows the pre and post partition socio-educational scenario of the then N.W.F.P now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The objectives of the study were (i) to explore the pre partition history of the educational development (ii) to explore the post partition scenario of educational uplift in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (iii) to compare the pre and post partition educational developments in the province of ... Details

    Pre Partition Education, Post Partition Education

    (1) Mohammad Sohail
    Lecturer, Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shazia Kanwal
    PhD Scholar,Institute of Education and Research, Pakistan.
    (3) Nayab Rizwan
    Mphil Scholar,Abdul Wali Khan University,Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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29 - International Arab Students Attitude towards Learning English

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).29
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).29      Published : Dec 2018

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    English is not more the language of few countries it has become an international phenomenon. Thats why many types of research all over the world are exploring the attitude of these non-native English learners towards it. The current study explores the attitude of Arab students (studding in Malaysia) towards learning English. This study adopted the methods of descriptive research design. In this ap... Details

    Attitude, English Language, Learning English

    (1) Saira Maqbool
    Assistant Professor,Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Lubna Umar
    Lecturer,Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Umaima Kamran
    Lecturer,Department of Linguistics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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30 - Independence of Judiciary: An Assessment of Lawyers Movement and its Impact on C

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).30
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).30      Published : Dec 2018

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    Lawyers are important part of Pakistani society. They actively participated in the movement against the military regimes. Social movement are necessary for the renewal of the society. These movements help to make a society vibrant and prone to democratization. All the fractions of the society took keen interest in this movement. This historic movement gave youth the initial lessons of democracy an... Details

    Lawyer, Civil Society, Democratization, Rule of law, Social Movements, Democracy, Pressure Groups, Political Parties, Justice

    (1) Ali Shan Shah
    Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science & IR,GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Waris
    Assistant Professor,Department of History & Pakistan Studies,GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab,Pakistan.
    (3) Mian Muhammad Azhar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science & IR, GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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31 - Emotional Intelligence of Lecturers and its Impact on Teaching Effectiveness at

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).31
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).31      Published : Dec 2018

Abstract

    The objectives of the article were to highlight the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and teaching effectiveness of lecturers at public universities of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The researcher adopted a quantitative research design to examine the relationship between the variables under study. The population of the study was lecturers working at public universities of Peshawar. ... Details

    Emotional Intelligence, Teaching Effectiveness, Lecturer

    (1) Shazia Kanwal
    Principal,Elementary and Secondary Education, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohammad Sohail
    Lecturer, Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, PK, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafiz Muhammad Inamullah
    Professor,Institute of Education and Research,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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32 - Political Marginalization of Women in Pakistan: Issues and Challenges

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).32
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).32      Published : Dec 2018

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    Women constitute almost half of the worlds population but are politically marginalized and underrepresented in the third-world countries. The long-lived traditional structures as well as socio-economic factors adversely affected their mobility, socialization, political and electoral participation and representation in policy-making forums. Being low in effectiveness, they are unable to make any si... Details

    Pakistan, Political Marginalization, Women Participation, Patriarchal Approach, Inclusive Society

    (1) Mian Muhammad Azhar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science & IR, GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Basit Khan
    Assistant professor,Department of Political Science & IR,GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Waris
    Assistant Professor,Department of History & Pakistan Studies,GC, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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33 - Promoting Consumer Culture: An Analysis of Pakistani Electronic Media Advertisem

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).33
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).33      Published : Dec 2018

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    This study aims at analyzing Pakistani electronic media advertisements discourse to investigate the linguistic techniques of consumer product companies to reach more customers and sell more products. The research study focuses on the characteristic features of the advertising discourse which are intended to inculcating desirability and fostering new needs in the viewers/consumers. The data for the... Details

    Discourse, Advertisement, Beauty, Consumerism, Language, Symbols, Producers

    (1) Rashida Imran
    Lecturer,Department of English,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Saira Maqbool
    Assistant Professor,Department of English,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Ameer Sultan
    Lecturer,Department of English,International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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34 - Studying Teacher Resilience: Nature and Conditions of Development of Resilience

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).34
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).34      Published : Dec 2018

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    This study explored the nature and conditions conducive to the development of resilience in tertiary teachers of Pakistan. The study employed a qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Data was collected from five information-rich cases through the use of a life history approach to narrative inquiry and semistructured interviews. The data acquired was then subjected to linear and cont... Details

    Teacher Resilience, Professional Development, Tertiary Education, Life Risk and Protective Factors

    (1) Shagufta Moghal
    Department of Professional Studies,Institute of Education,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asma Shahid Kazi
    Department of Professional Studies,Institute of Education,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tahira Kalsoom
    Research and Evaluation Department,Lahore College for Women UniversityLahore, Pakistan.
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35 - How do Students Self-Esteem and Attitude to Learning English Relate to Classroom

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).35
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).35      Published : Dec 2018

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    This study investigates the correlation of secondary level learners attitudes for learning English and self-esteem with the classroom learning environment. From Punjab Province, 1002 public secondary school respondents formed the population. The sample consisted of males (486), females (516), urban (565) and rural (437) and was selected from two districts (Lahore and Kasur). Instruments namely WIH... Details

    Attitude, Self Esteem, Learning Environment

    (1) Ghazal Khalid Siddiqui
    Assistant Professor,University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Huma Lodhi
    Assistant Professor,University of Education Lahore,Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Anwer
    Assistant Professor,University of Education Lahore,Punjab, Pakistan.
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36 - Perception of Prospective Teachers about Practices of Sustainable Competencies L

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).36
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).36      Published : Dec 2018

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    The quality of teachers and teaching depends on prospective teacher education programs which have been enthusiastic to gain competencies among teachers. Therefore, to attain essential teacher competencies during teacher training programs has great meaning to prepare prospective teachers for the teaching profession. This research focused to explore the pre-service teachers perceptions about practic... Details

    Teacher Education, Sustainable Competencies, Quality Education

    (1) Ambreen Siddique
    PhD Scholar,University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Anwer
    Assistant Professor,University of Education,Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Huma Lodhi
    Assistant Professor,University of Education,Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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37 - British Public Perception towards Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).37
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).37      Published : Dec 2018

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    This article seeks to explore the perception of the British informants regarding the Afghanistan war 2001 and Iraq war 2003. Heavy users of British media were interviewed. The present article adopts the qualitative approach and ten in-depth interviews were conducted by the British informants. It was found that the British informants considered the 9/11 attacks as a tragic incident and Al Qaeda was... Details

    Public perception, British media, Iraq war, Afghanistan war

    (1) Aasima Safdar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Communication studies,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Samia Manzoor
    Assistant Professor,Department of Communication studies,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayesha Qamar
    Lecturer Department of Communication & Media studies,Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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38 - The Usage of Smartphone in Improving English Language Pronunciation at Universit

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).38
10.31703/grr.2018(III-I).38      Published : Dec 2018

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    Learning correct pronunciation is a challenging job for second language learners. Learning correct pronunciation is possible only by the continuous effort in listening and practicing the Received Pronunciation, the most prestigious and standards accents of British English. Smartphones help the learners to speak English with pronunciation. The current research study was an effort to explore the usa... Details

    Smartphones, English Language, Pronunciation, University, Education

    (1) Shahida Naz
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mamuna Ghani
    Professor, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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