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Legitimacy crises in Pakistan (A comparative study of political behavior)
No full textThis paper presents a thorough review of legality of governments in Pakistan. It suggests that how non-political rulers have legalized their authority within the political system of Pakistan. This paper analyses the behavior of dictators and their supporters and even opponents which legitimize unconstitutional actions taken by dictators. Analytical and political interaction approach is adopted in this paper. Another object of this discussion is to analyze the behavior of politicians and the judiciary about the legitimacy of dictators’ rule
Political Empowerment of Women in Punjab: A Case Study of General Elections 2013 And 2018
No full textNearly half of the world’s population is women. Only 15% of women are represented in the legislature. Only 12 countries have women holding 33% or more of the seats in parliament (UNDP Report). Punjab is the most populous province in Pakistan. Compared with other provinces, women’s participation in the political process is relatively high. The main purpose of this research is to analyze in detail the changing nature of women's politics in the traditional society of Punjab, Pakistan in the last two general elections in 2013 and 2018.There was an increase in the number of women contesting for general seats in the 21st century, particularly in the 2013 and 2018 General Elections. Women play major roles as Speaker of the National Assembly, Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, a woman minister presenting the yearly budget, Ambassador, and so on. The single component of the general elections in 2013 and 2018, the story was refuted domestically and globally, that either women are hesitant to enter mainstream politics or are not taking on electoral politics obligations at the local, provincial, or national levels. Gender equality and women's political involvement, on the other hand, are still necessary internationally on the basis of equality with males. It will take time to transform the political structure of a society that follows centuries-old customs and patterns, as it does in Pakistan. However, the good aspect is that in Pakistan, the process of political reform in terms of women's participation in state activities has already begun
Political Godfathers and Electoral Culture in Nigeria
No full textThis paper investigates the change from a progressive and benevolent electoral culture exhibited by the early godfathers to self-enrichment as exhibited by the contemporary godfathers in Nigeria. It examines the factors that make such culture possible and the strategies that can curb such act. Making use of primary and secondary sources of data, the study reveals that economic reasons, greed,impact of military rule, civilization and complexity of society are the factorsresponsible for the change from community interest to the culture of self enrichment through surrogates by the godfathers. It recommends thatgovernment should make the elective positions unattractive, lower the finances associated with electoral politics and give less consideration to the political godfathers in Nigerian politics
Operation Neptune Spear and the Manhunt (Implications for Pakistan United States Counter Terrorism Synergism 2001-2020)
No full textThe qualitative, descriptive & analytical study emphasis on the US militaryoperation against Osama Bin laden the founder of Al-Qaeda, who was killed onMay 1, 2011 in Bilal town compound Abbottabad Pakistan, which was purchased by Abu Ahmad Al-Kuwaiti of 50,000 during 2004-5. The former US president Bill Clinton had announced to arrest Bin Laden either live or dead in 1992. Clinton claimed that “the historic record of America does not confirm that it had even left off its foes. How the US administration stipulated a sum of 250 million for various military & intelligence operations to persuade Osama Bin Laden since the US started war on terror against Al-Qaida & its associates as the major culprits of the devastating events of 9/11? The Clinton’s proclamation of killingOsama Bin Laden was practically executed during Obama’s regime on May 1, 2011.The US intelligence & security agencies used Black Hawks, Navy Seals including 79 Commandos and a dog called Cairo. The Operation Neptune Spear imprinted multi-faceted implications on Pakistan’s Socio Political and economic environment and put its credibility at the stake of trust deficit in the context of Pakistan-United States working relationship fighting against terrorism during 2001-2020. The study examines how Pakistan had to face a severe internal and external criticism and cost along with a serious retaliation of the terrorist activities i.e. suicidal attacks in the post Abbottabad operation scenario
Learning Achievement In Public Schools: Habib Khan Selected Regions 0f Pakistan
No full textThis study has assessed learning achievement of students at primary level and has identified the major factors associated with students’ performance at this level. Sample for this study consists of seven districts (one from each province/region). Four schools (two boys and two girls) were selected from each of the sample districts. From each selected school, 20 students of class-V were randomly picked for testing. in all 504 children were selected. in this study, the achievements tests in Mathematics, Science and Urdu that were develOped for the first study (Measuring Learning Achievement at Primary Level in Pakistan) were used. All 504 students had qualified grade iv and were currently studying in grade V. They can be useful in developing an insight into some of the crucial factors affecting learning in the government schools of Pakistan
HUNDUTVA POLITICS AND GUJARAT MASSACRE
No full textThe "Hindustainsm" or "Hindu nationalism" is based on the Hundutva (Hinduness) idelogy, which is the quest for transforming the nature, makeup and basic ethos of the Indian society, under the supremacy of Hinduism. It emphasizes that the national identity of every Indian citizen, irrespective of his/her religion or faith is inseparable from the core Indian religious identity, exclusively based or Hinduism. In other words, Hindu philosophy etymologically connects words Hindu and India. A person is not a Hindu until he believes in India as a holy land. It maintains that every Indian is a Hindu because Hinduism or Hindu culture is the common thread running through the Indian society. The Hindutva philosophy automatically excludes all minorities and thus generates hatred against the non-Hindus
Election Campaign Strategies of PML-N in 2013
Get PDFThis study brings to light the election campaign strategies of political parties in general election 2013 and unveil the response of the voters of Lahore. Through the study of PML-N it is observed that PML –N used candidate based strategy but 43.59% voters of PML-N of Lahore were not inspired by campaign strategies rather they cast their votes because of the party affiliation.71 % voters were inspired by Shahbaz Sharif’s performance in previous Punjab government (2008 to 2013). It is also observed that 60% voters of PML-N did not like the candidate and 65% votersdisliked the campaign tools and cast their vote because of party affiliation. Only 52% voters of PML-N focused on manifesto during the campaign
Socio-cultural and Economic impact of Central Asian Muslim rulers in Sub-Continent (India)
Get PDFThe geo-graphical factors of the Indian continent have determined its history. As a landform the subcontinent has not changed, however historically the political map of the Indian subcontinent has changed. The abundance of natural resources and hospitable climate has attracted both the settlers and invaders. Its own settlers were bestowed with all basic necessities and economicresources and did not need to cross their boundaries and invade the region beyond it. Though Central Asia was poor in economic resources till Russian imperialism but it appeared as a strong political power that conquered the world in all direction, North, South, East and West, and established their strength all over the neighborhood such as India, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iraq, China, Mongolia, and even Europe. So it was from ancient times that Central Asiaestablished its relation over middle of the portion of the globe connecting south, east, west Asia and Europe and left its socio-cultural and economic impact on the world. The object of this paper is to analyze the impact of Central Asian Muslim rulers on the Indian sub-continent particularly with reference to their socio-cultural and economic impact. The north-west of the subcontinentconstitute the modern day Pakistan and is the corridor through which numerous settlers and invaders from Central Asia entered, first through the western plane territory and then through the natural obstruction in the north-western mountains. Both regions carry their own territorial significance related to wars and invasions and a continued transformation of power from one ruler or dynasty to the other whether inside or outside. Economic incentives have played a significant role in these invasions and in the socio-cultural transformation of the society as well
Political TV Talk Shows in Pakistan: Impact on the Students of Public Sector Universities (A Survey of Lahore about Azadi March by Imran Khan)
Get PDFThis research was to scrutinize the impact of Political TV talk shows on the opinion of students regarding Azadi march by using the method of survey questionnaire. A sample of 120 students was selected from three public sector universities of Lahore namely Lahore College for Women University, University of the Punjab and Government College University. For the purpose of results, researchers maintained three hypotheses which were accepted through statistical test: chi square. The findings of the study has proven that Political TV talk shows have a great impact,both positive and negative, on the opinion of students regarding Azadi march
Factors Shaping Pakistan-Iran Relations: Past, Present and Prospects for Future
Get PDFIran and Pakistan enjoyed cordial relations before the Islamic revolution in Iran,Iran and Iraq War and Soviet led invasion of Afghanistan. Today both countriesare not at daggers drawn with each other but relations between them have beenmarked by mistrust, competition and even hostility at times. This is owing todivergent interests of Pakistan and Iran in the region, cross border terrorism,sectarianism, varying economic interests, and conflicting partners in international domain. The future of Pakistan’s relation with Iran would continue to be influenced by the regional and international scenario. The relations between both neighbors can deepen and solidify if Pakistan tries to balance its relation with Saudi Arabia and Iran as both countries continue to be of utmost importance for Pakistan. In doing so, an effort should be made on the part of Pakistan to refrain from entering the conflicts which have been initiated and supported by these rival countries. Cooperation in trade and energy has the potential to improve the relations between Pakistan and Iran. Iran and Pakistan relations are likely to increase in the future because of their geographical proximity, cultural and religious values