802 research outputs found
Portrait de Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah et, en regard, celui de son Premier ministre Ikhlas Khan
No full textDeccan, Bijapur, vers 1680La dynastie musulmane des Adil Shahi fut fondée en 1489. Elle connut neuf sultans jusqu'à ce que son territoire soit annexé par l'empereur moghol Aurangzeb en 1686. C'est durant le règne du septième souverain de Bijapur, Muhammad Adil Shah (régnant 1627-1656), que ce royaume connut sa plus vaste extension. Le mausolée construit à sa mort témoigne encore de cette puissance, puisque cet exceptionnel monument, le Gul Gumbad, qui s'élève à l'intérieur de la forteresse de Bijapur, est réputé avoir le plus grand dôme après celui de Saint-Pierre de Rome. Par leur situation géographique, les dynasties du Deccan étaient de culture mixte, marathe, persane, voire africaine. Il n'était pas rare d'y rencontrer des officiers d'origine africaine, certains d'entre eux accédant même à des situations importantes à la cour. Ce fut le cas d'Ikhlas Khan, un Abyssin, qui fut Premier ministre de Muhammad Adil Shah et eut une grande influence sur son souverain. Il est ici muni d'une rondache et d'une longue épée droite, typique du Deccan.téléchargeabl
Traditional foraging for ecological transition? Wild food ethnobotany among three ethnic groups in the highlands of the eastern Hindukush, North Pakistan
No full textAbstract Background The Patrak Valley is home to communities, which have been inextricably linked with nature for generations, and local plant knowledge (LPK) represents an important part of their local cultural diversity. In general, globalization has come at the expense of local plant knowledge among several mountain societies, and therefore the current investigation has been undertaken to record the (possibly) last remaining wild food plant/mushroom foraging practices among Pathans, Kohistanis, and Gujjars living in the highlands of the Hindukush, North Pakistan. Methods Data on the uses of wild food plants and mushrooms (WFPs) were collected through 120 semi-structured interviews. The data were cross-culturally compared among the three linguistic groups. Venn diagrams were used to visualize the comparative analysis. To determine the patterns of similarities in plant use among the different ethnic groups, we used the Jaccard similarity index (JI). The recorded data were also compared with the existing Pakistani food ethnobotanical literature. Results A total of 68 WFPs were recorded, the majority of which were used as raw snacks and as cooked vegetables. Fruit was the most frequently reported plant part among the three researched groups. Cross-cultural comparison revealed that 37% of the used plants were commonly shared by the three studied groups. Pathans have retained rich knowledge on WFPs, and they show a comparatively closer affinity with Kohistanis is the use of WFPs compared to Gujjars. While we observed some idiosyncrasies for each of the researched groups, the distinctive plant uses among Gujjars provide insight into their food ecology, their particular human–ecological system centered on mobile pastoralism and their limited exchanges of local food/ecological knowledge due to endogamic patterns. A literature survey revealed some novel or little-known ingredients within Pakistani food ethnobotany/ethnomycology, such as Aesculus indica, Agaricus campestris, Apteranthes tuberculata, Duchesnea indica, Equisetum arvense, Eremurus himalaicus, Isodon rugosus, Morella esculenta, Sophora mollis, and Drimia indica. Conclusion The researched communities have retained important plant knowledge which could be implemented through future development programs considering that most of these traditional foraging practices fulfill environmental and social sustainability standards. Further field studies are required to thoroughly investigate the patterns of foraging among highland pastoral societies in other parts of the Hindukush region and especially their potential for the ongoing ecological transition
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No full textPrincipal's Message; Sajjad Zafar Irfani-Editorial. pp. 1; Amar Bin Adil-Article-A Poet's Search for Values. pp. 2-6; Arif A. Khan-Article-The House of God. pp. 7-10; Sajjad Zafar Irfani-Article-On Education. pp. 11-15; Tanvir Mohsin Khan-Essay-Success. pp. 16-17; Muhammad Asif-Ah! Exam. pp. 18-19; Mohayuddin Abu Bakar-Disillusionment. pp. 20-21; Gohar Majid Sheikh-Good Temper. pp. 22-23; Shahid Imtiaz-Poetry-Aspiration of Freedom. pp. 25; Sports: 96th Annual Athletic Championship, February 15-16, 1983. pp. 26-27; Dr. E. J. Sinclair Passes Away. pp. 30-31; Literacy. pp. 32-33; Folio '83 [Urdu-Punjabi]. 199 p.Quaid-e-Azam. after title; Prof Nasim Zakaria, Principal. after Principal's Message; Editors. before editorial; Dr E. J. Sinclair. before page 31; Prof Mir Muhammad Yaquib. after page 33; Department of Political Science. after page 33; Rana Iftikhar Ahmad, President Student Union. after page 33; Members of Student Union. after page 33; Editors (Urdu). before Urdu content
sj-doc-3-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 - Supplemental material for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique
No full textSupplemental material, sj-doc-3-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique by Diaa Othman, Mark Gorman, Muhammad Adil Abbas Khan, Yangmyung Ma, Dujanah Siddique Bhatti, Sadia Rafiq, Hussan Berkhez Shami, George Lye, Michael McBride, and Muhammad Riaz in The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal</p
sj-doc-2-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 - Supplemental material for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique
No full textSupplemental material, sj-doc-2-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique by Diaa Othman, Mark Gorman, Muhammad Adil Abbas Khan, Yangmyung Ma, Dujanah Siddique Bhatti, Sadia Rafiq, Hussan Berkhez Shami, George Lye, Michael McBride, and Muhammad Riaz in The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal</p
sj-doc-1-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 - Supplemental material for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique
No full textSupplemental material, sj-doc-1-cpc-10.1177_10556656221082765 for A Single Stage Composite Cleft Septorhinoplasty for Correction of the Mature Unilateral Cleft Nose Deformity - The Gujrat Technique by Diaa Othman, Mark Gorman, Muhammad Adil Abbas Khan, Yangmyung Ma, Dujanah Siddique Bhatti, Sadia Rafiq, Hussan Berkhez Shami, George Lye, Michael McBride, and Muhammad Riaz in The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal</p
sj-docx-1-pcc-10.1177_15423050221100158 - Supplemental material for Exploring the Perceptions Surrounding Hospital Chaplains in Patient Care and Healing
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-pcc-10.1177_15423050221100158 for Exploring the Perceptions Surrounding Hospital Chaplains in Patient Care
and Healing by Yangmyung Ma, Armaan Riaz, Aitzaz Munir Shaikh, Dujanah Siddique Bhatti, Mohammed Farid and Muhammad Adil Abbas Khan in Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling</p
Partial Substitution of Chemical Fertilizers with Organic Supplements Increased Wheat Productivity and Profitability under Limited and Assured Irrigation Regimes
No full textCrop wastes could be applied in conjunction with synthetic fertilizers to satisfy crop nutritional needs and enhance soil fertility. A field experiment was carried out during winter 2019–2020 at the AMK Research Farm (Palatoo) Mardan, KPK (Pakistan) to investigate the combined effect of phosphorous (PS) and organic sources (OSs) on wheat productivity under different irrigation regimes. The experimental factors were: two irrigation regimes (limited and full irrigation), three inorganic sources of phosphorus (triple super phosphate (TSP), single super phosphate (SSP) and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)) applied at 90 kg ha−1, and three organic amendments (farmyard manure (FYM), mung bean residue (MBR), and canola residue (CR)) applied at a rate of 10 t ha−1. A control plot (no phosphorus or organic supply) was included. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was adopted. Among the fertilization strategies, SSP + FYM outperformed all other P fertilizers combined with legume or nonlegume residues in terms of grains per spike−1 (52), thousand-grain weight (41.6 g), biological yield (9.7 t ha−1), and grain yield (4 t ha−1). Under full irrigation, improved yield, yield components, and profits were obtained compared to the limited irrigation regime. Three clusters were obtained after applying an Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering (AHC), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) conferred the positive effects of inorganic P with FYM on the wheat yield and its related parameters. This study indicated that the productivity of wheat under the SSP + FYM fertilization strategy was found to be more economical with respect to the benefit–cost ratio (BCR). The combined application of SSP + FYM was more profitable in terms of a higher BCR (3.25) than other treatments under the full irrigation regime
Enhancing wheat performance through phosphorus and zinc management strategies under varied irrigation regimes
No full textThis study addresses the critical role of phosphorus and zinc applications in enhancing wheat productivity and profitability under varying water availability. While the individual impacts of phosphorus and zinc on crop nutrition are well-established, their combined effect remains underexplored, particularly in moisture-stress environments. This research aims to optimize wheat production using varying irrigation regimes. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used to investigate the effects of phosphorus and zinc applications. Phosphorus was applied at three levels (50, 75, and 100 kg ha− 1 as DAP), and zinc at three levels (5, 10, and 15 kg ha− 1 as ZnSO4), under two irrigation Methods: limited irrigation and full irrigation. Evaluation parameters included phenological stages, growth parameters, yield, and economic analysis. The study identifies that the combination of 100 kg P ha− 1 and 15 kg Zn ha− 1 maximizes wheat productivity, with significant improvements in various yield components and economic metrics. Full irrigation consistently outperformed limited irrigation in terms of yield and yield components. Principal component analysis confirmed the beneficial effect of combined phosphorus and zinc applications on wheat productivity. The cost-effectiveness, determined by the benefit-cost ratio, supports recommending the application of P100 + Zn15 to enhance wheat productivity and profitability in both full and limited irrigation scenarios. Farmers in similar agro-ecological regions will directly benefit from these findings by achieving higher yields and better economic returns. The industrial importance is highlighted by the potential for increased wheat production and improved financial viability for farmers, suggesting significant advancements in sustainable agricultural practices for water-scarce regions
CONCEPTUALISING THE ROLE OF INDIA IN NORTH KOREA`S DENUCLEARISATION
No full textThe US and its allies perceive North Korea\u27s acquisition of nuclear weapons as a significant strategic challenge in the region. Diplomatic efforts have been made to persuade the Kim regime to abandon its nuclear programme, but they have failed. The DPRK considers nuclear weapons capability vital for deterrence against external threats and strategically crucial for national defence. India, a key US ally in containing China, has taken a stiffer stance towards Pyongyang\u27s nuclear programme while enhancing its role in contributing to North Korea\u27s denuclearisation. It represents itself as a staunch opponent of nuclear proliferation and the development of sophisticated weapons. This paper explores India\u27s role in North Korea\u27s perceived denuclearisation. It highlights that India has adopted a dual-standard approach to nuclear proliferation and sophisticated weapons and is also trying to create a technological nexus between Pakistan and North Korea, allegedly to achieve strategic ambitions in South Asia and assert pressure on Pakistan with the help of the US and its Western allies.
Bibliography Entry
Kakar, Sher Ali and Muhammad Adil Khan. 2023. "Conceptualising the Role of India in North Korea’s Denuclearisation." Margalla Papers 27 (1): 166-175
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