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Pakistan Library Association: The difficult beginnings
Get PDFThis paper traces the history of the initiative that led to the formation of the Pakistan Library Association and deals with the difficulties it faced in its functioning during the first few years of its life. It uses primary documents dealing with this period especially those related to its formation, constitutional difficulties, and operational problems. It tries to explain the reasons why senior
librarians stayed away from it in the initial period. It also tries to rectify certain factual mistakes made or inappropriate interpretations of previous writers which were considered important for the younger generation
Anwar Returns The Prosecution and Release of Anwar Ibrahim
No full text"Going to jail I consider a sacrifice I make for the people of this country. My struggle will continue, wherever I am sent and whatever is done to me. I pledge, and I will not be silenced, I will fight on for freedom and justice and I will never surrender." - Anwar, 10 February 2015. 16 May 2018: Anwar Ibrahim is released from prison and receives a full royal pardon from the King of Malaysia. This was an astonishing turn of events for the former Deputy Prime Minister who was serving a second prison term for sodomy, a charge that Anwar has always refuted. For Mark Trowell QC, who observed the criminal trials of Anwar Ibrahim, the release was "as historic as the release of Nelson Mandela in South Africa." Read about the dramatic twists and turns in the prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim, from when he was first charged with sodomy in September 1998 to his vindication 20 years later. This book covers not only the trials and prosecution Anwar was subjected to, and which led to the guilty verdict and sentence of five years' imprisonment in February 2015, it also recounts the changing political tide sweeping through Malaysia that culminated in his historic release in 2018. Mark Trowell also presents an exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a wide-ranging discussion, held in May 2018, Anwar reveals much about his time in prison, his new relationship with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his vision for Malaysia.Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- The Release (2015-2018) -- 01 In conversation with Anwar Ibrahim (31 May 2018) -- 02 The final twist -- The Prosecution (2008-2015) -- The Trials: September 2008-January 2012 -- 03 Sodomy I: The first episode -- 04 Sodomy II: Anwar charged again -- 05 The international reaction -- 06 Pre-trial skirmishes and start of trial -- 07 Continuing fight for disclosure during trial -- 08 The affair -- 09 Was it Anwar's DNA? -- 10 Judge says case to answer -- 11 Defence case begins -- prosecution applies to reopen case -- 12 Final submissions -- 13 The acquittal: 9 January 2012 -- 14 The saga continues -- The Final Play: March 2014-February 2015 -- 15 Government wins 13th general election -- 16 Attempts to disqualify prosecutor -- 17 A week of action -- 18 Anwar convicted and sentenced to five years in prison -- 19 Karpal convicted of sedition -- 20 Failure to expunge "homosexual" remark from record -- 21 "A good lawyer dies in the saddle" -- 22 Sedition crackdown to silence dissent -- 23 The final appeal: Federal Court of Malaysia -- 24 The final verdict: 10 February 2015 -- 25 Interview with Anwar Ibrahim (9 July 2014) -- Timeline of events (1998-2018) -- Key players in the prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim -- Acknowledgements -- About the author"Going to jail I consider a sacrifice I make for the people of this country. My struggle will continue, wherever I am sent and whatever is done to me. I pledge, and I will not be silenced, I will fight on for freedom and justice and I will never surrender." - Anwar, 10 February 2015. 16 May 2018: Anwar Ibrahim is released from prison and receives a full royal pardon from the King of Malaysia. This was an astonishing turn of events for the former Deputy Prime Minister who was serving a second prison term for sodomy, a charge that Anwar has always refuted. For Mark Trowell QC, who observed the criminal trials of Anwar Ibrahim, the release was "as historic as the release of Nelson Mandela in South Africa." Read about the dramatic twists and turns in the prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim, from when he was first charged with sodomy in September 1998 to his vindication 20 years later. This book covers not only the trials and prosecution Anwar was subjected to, and which led to the guilty verdict and sentence of five years' imprisonment in February 2015, it also recounts the changing political tide sweeping through Malaysia that culminated in his historic release in 2018. Mark Trowell also presents an exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a wide-ranging discussion, held in May 2018, Anwar reveals much about his time in prison, his new relationship with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his vision for Malaysia.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
MAKSIM KEDERMAWANAN PADA TUTURAN KH. AHMAD ANWAR ZAHID DI REMBANG 2019
Get PDFPenelitian ini berjudul “Kesantunan Berbahasa pada Tuturan KH. Ahmad Anwar Zahid di Rembang 2019†permasalahan yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pematuhan dan pelanggaran maksim kedermawanan pada tuturan KH. Ahmad Anwar Zahid. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan pematuhan dan pelanggaran maksim kedermawanan pada tuturan KH. Ahmad Anwar Zahid di Rembang 2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 14 tuturan yaitu 2 tuturan pematuhan maksim kedermawanan, dan 12 tuturan pelanggaran maksim kedermawanan.Kata kunci: Maksim kedermawanan, tuturan KH. Ahmad Anwar Zahi
Interview with Dewi Fortuna Anwar
No full textDewi Fortuna Anwar is an Indonesian, who was born in Bandung and who studied in Australia at Monash University in 1983 on an Australian Government scholarship. The interview is conducted in English by Dr Ahmad Suaedy of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Interfaith Dialogue and Peace, Universitas Indonesia. This set comprises: an interview recording, a photograph, and a timed summary
Beza Hadhari Abdullah Badawi dengan Madani Anwar Ibrahim
No full textIstilah ‘Negara MADANI’ yang digunakan oled Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (DSAI) sekarang ini tidak sama dengan konsep Islam Hadhari yang digunakan oleh Pentadbiran Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (TAAB). Tetapi ada sedikit sebanyak pertindihan antara dua gagasan itu. Pertindihan itu mudah sahaja difahami memandangkan bahawa kedua-duanya merujuk kepada idea tamadun dan ketamadunan meskipun istilah tamadun tidak digunakan dalam gagasan Malaysia MADANI yang diilhamkan oleh DSAI
Fiscal decentralization in developing and transition economies: progress, problems, and the promise
Get PDFThe author discusses the revolution in public sector thinking that is transforming the public sectors of developing and transition countries. Countries are reconsidering their fiscal systems and searching for the right balance between central government control and decentralized governance. Political decentralization has advanced in most countries. Subnational expenditures in developing countries as a percentage of total public expenditures have also increased over the past two decades. However, the process is far from complete. In many countries, the central government is still involved in the delivery of local services, local governments have few sources of own-revenues, local governments have limited access to borrowing for capital projects, and the design of intergovernmental transfers does neither address regional fiscal equity nor convey appropriate incentives for fiscal discipline, improved service delivery performance, and accountability to citizens. Decentralized public governance can help realign public sector incentives through greater accountability to citizens, and attenuate the"democracy deficit"caused by globalization and the role of supranational institutions and regimes. However, this requires careful examination of the entire fiscal system. Elements of a comprehensive package of fiscal system reforms would include: (a) Clarifying roles of various levels of government in public service delivery; (b) Reassigning taxing responsibilities to ensure local revenue autonomy, accountability, and efficiency without endangering an internal common market; (c) Designing fiscal transfers to ensure regional fiscal equity and to create an enabling environment for innovative and competitive service delivery; (d) Facilitating responsible credit market access to subnational governments; (e) Designing institutional arrangements for intergovernmental fiscal relations to better coordinate policies; and (f) Aligning operational capacity with the authorizing environment through the"accountability for results"framework of public management.National Governance,Banks&Banking Reform,Environmental Economics&Policies,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Municipal Financial Management,National Governance,Banks&Banking Reform,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Municipal Financial Management,Environmental Economics&Policies
E-Learning: Introduction To Personal Computers/ Anwar Ahmad
Get PDFWXES3182 is the final year project which involves doing a thesis. The purpose of doing this thesis is to apply the techniques learned during classes. The Final result of the thesis is to produce complete software. To actually produce the software, a development process will have to be followed through. Here application of the development phases are put to use such as analysis, design and implementation. In the first part of the thesis WXES3182, development in started and carried through up until design phase. WXES3182 will continue the development process until the completed product is produces. Software developmet phases such as requirements, analysis and specification have been carried through the process of writing this report. Technology has advance are rapidly in the past few years and many new technologies have sprung up. Computer are now being used very often yet very few people know how to use it well. With that in mind, I have set out to make educational software that will hopefully be able to educate people about the personal computers and promote better use of them. The Software will incorporate multimedia elements and interactivity to facilitate the learning process. This software is tiled E-Learning: An introduction to Personal Computer. It is hoped that with the use of this software, more people will be able to better utilize their computers
Metodologi pengajaran pendidikan agama Islam menurut Ahmad Tafsir
No full textPenelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh problematika pengajaran pendidikan agama Islam yang sering ditandai adanya permasalahan yang menjadi hambatan-hambatan dalam pengajaran pendidikan agama Islam. Permasalahan pendekatan metode pengajaran pendidikan agama Islam antara lain pendidik yang tidak terbiasa dengan berbagai pendekatan metode yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran, sehingga hanya menggunakan satu pendekatan di kelas sehingga membuat murid bosan dan kurang memperhatikan pembelajaran yang dilakukan. Pendidik masih kurang kreatif dalam menggunakan metode pengajaran. Ahmad Tafsir merupakan pemikir dalam bidang pendidikan Islam dan filsafat. Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang konsep pengajaran yang baik berdasarkan pemikiran Ahmad Tafsir yang bertujuan untuk dapat mengetahui konsep pengajaran yang baik yang sesuai dapat diterapkan di lembaga-lembaga pendidikan dalam pembelajaran agama Islam.
Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian kajian pustaka (library research) yaitu mengumpulkan data atau karya ilmiah seperti buku-buku, skripsi, jurnal ilmiah serta media internet yang dapat mendukung penelitian untuk memecahkan suatu masalah berdasarkan penelitian secara kritis dan mendalam terhadap sumber data yang relevan Teknik analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan metode deduktif, berfikir dari kesimpulan yang umum memperoleh kesimpulan yang bersifat khusus. Pemilihan, pencarian, penyajian, dan analisis data pustaka merupakan proses yang dipakai untuk pengumpulan data dalam metode penelitian kepustakaan. Untuk mendapatkan data yang akurat pengumpulan data yang dilaksanakan penulis dalam penelitian ini ialah dengan menghimpun buku-buku, laporan penelitian, tesis, disertasi dan karangan-karangan ilmiah yang relevansinya bersangkutan dengan metodologi pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam menurut Ahmad Tafsir.
Hasil penelitian yang penulis lakukan diperoleh hasil bahwa metodologi pengajaran agama Islam menurut Ahmad Tafsir merupakan pembahasan tentang tata cara pembuatan rencana belajar (lesson plan) agama Islam. Prinsip-prinsip mengajar yang harus dimiliki oleh pendidik meliputi: a. pengajaran hendaknya menarik minat, b. partisipasi murid dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, c. prinsip pengulangan, d. perbedaan individu, e. kematangan murid, f. prinsip kegembiraan, g. prinsip mengajar murid belajar, h. ketersediaan alat-alat
Elements of Satire and Humor in the Short Stories of Dr. Anwar Ahmad: ڈاکٹر انوار احمد کے افسانوں میں طنزو مزاح کے عناصر
No full textThis article examines the presence of satire and humor in the short stories of Dr. Anwar Ahmad, a prominent figure in contemporary Urdu fiction. His writings reflect a deep engagement with the social, political, economic, and religious realities of Pakistan. Satire in his stories is not used for mere amusement but as a powerful literary device to criticize injustice, authoritarianism, class inequality, and the misuse of religion and education. Through stories like "Nau Ji," "Bichuon ke Saath Raat," and "Kahani Kaun Likhe?" Anwar Ahmad addresses sensitive issues with boldness, yet he never compromises the artistic integrity of the narrative. His unique ability to blend storytelling with sharp social critique allows readers to experience both intellectual depth and emotional resonance. He targets real social elements and institutions, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisies embedded in them. His fiction captures the spirit of the times, presenting not only surface realities but also the deeper moral and psychological crises of society. With a progressive mindset and a keen literary sense, Anwar Ahmad has contributed a distinctive voice to Urdu literature, establishing satire and humor as meaningful, impactful tools for social reflection and critique.
Keywords: Dr. Anwar Ahmad, Urdu fiction, satire and humor, social critique, class inequality, religious exploitation, misuse of education, progressive mindset, literary aesthetics, psychological crisi
KONTRIBUSI K.H. AHMAD MUDJAB MAHALLI DALAM PERPOLITIKAN DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA (1986-2003 M)
Get PDFPenelitian ini mengkaji tentang kontribusi K.H. Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli dalam bidang politik, dimulai sejak tahun 1986 saat ia bergabung dengan partai politik hingga wafatnya pada tahun 2003. Salah satu keunikan K.H. Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli adalah meskipun masih relatif muda ia sudah mampu mendirikan kembali pondok pesantren yang sebelumnya didirikan oleh ayahnya kemudian dibumuhanguskan oleh penjajah Belanda serta aktif dalam dunia penulisan. Selain aktif pada bidang penulisan ia juga aktif di partai politik. K.H Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli merupakan kiai muda yang mempunyai pemikiran yang sangat luas. Sampai saat ini belum ada yang meneliti kontribusi K.H. Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli khususnya dalam bidang politik, oleh karena itu peneliti tertarik untuk meneliti topik ini. Pokok permasalahan yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah siapa sosok K.H. Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli, bagaimana pemikiran poitiknya, dan apa saja peran K.H. Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli dalam partai politik.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan biografi dan sosiologi-politik dengan didukung oleh teori peran yang disampaikan oleh Abu Ahmadi. Selanjutnya, metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian sejarah menurut Kuntowijoyo penelitian sejarah yang meliputi pemilihan topik, heuristik, verifikasi, interpretasi, dan historiografi.
Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa K. H Ahmad Mudjab lahir di lingkungan keluarga pesantren. Ayahnya yang bernama K. H Mahalli merupakan pendiri pertama Pondok Pesantren Al Mahalli dan merupakan tokoh agama yang sangat dihormati dan disegani karena memiliki k epribadian baik. K. H Ahmad Mudjab Mahalli berpendapat bahwa politik merupakan sebuah wasilah yang berarti media, perantara, sarana atau jalan menuju puncak, bukan ghoyyah yang artinya puncak atau tujuan, dengan adanya politik seseorang akan mudah mengatur atau menata masyarakat. Pada tahun 1986, saat pemerintahan Orde Baru berada pada puncak kekuasannya. K. H Ahmad Mudjab bergabung ke Partai Golkar, ia menjabat sebagai Dewan Penasihat (Wanhat) dan bertugas memberikan nasihat dan pertimbangan kepada kader-kader serta pengurus partai. Pada tahun 1999, ia kemudian bergabung ke Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB). Ketika di Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa, ia menjabat sebagai ketua DPC Kabupaten Bantul kemudian diangkat menjadi ketua DPW PKB DIY, ia memiliki tugas untuk mempertimbangkan dan memilih kader-kader partai
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