151 research outputs found
Urdu Poem and Cultural Globalization in 21st Century
No full textGlobalization has engulfed almost the whole world, Urdu poetry is not an exception. Urdu poetry of the 21st century has fully embraced contemporary trends, globalization being one of the major trends. There are three major trends of globalization which include economic globalization, political globalization and cultural globalization. The impact of cultural globalization, has been examined in this article by analyzing the Urdu poem written in the 21st century. Globalization has attacked local civilization and culture, promoted consumer culture, merged national festivals with local festivals and consciously tried to eradicate local languages. The poems of five renowned poets, Ali Muhammad Farshi, Tanveer Anjum, Javed Anwar, Hussain Abid and Masood Qamar, have been brought forward in this context. 
Determinants of Urban Poverty : The Case of Medium Sized City in Pakistan
No full textUrban poverty, which is distinct from rural poverty due to demographic, economic and political aspects remain hitherto unexplored, at the city level in Pakistan. We have examined the determinants of urban poverty in Sargodha, a medium-size city of Pakistan. The analysis is based on the survey of 330 households. Results suggest that employment in public sector, investment in human capital and access to public amenities reduce poverty while employment in informal sector, greater household size and female dominated households increase poverty. We recommend greater investment in human capital and public amenities as a strategy for poverty alleviation.Urban Poverty, Pakistan
Determinants of Urban Poverty: The Case of Medium Sized City in Pakistan
No full textUrban poverty, which is distinct from rural poverty due to demographic, economic and political aspects remain hitherto unexplored, at the city level in Pakistan. We have examined the determinants of urban poverty in Sargodha, a medium-size city of Pakistan. The analysis is based on the survey of 330 households. Results suggest that employment in public sector, investment in human capital and access to public amenities reduce poverty while employment in informal sector, greater household size and female dominated households increase poverty. We recommend greater investment in human capital and public amenities as a strategy for poverty alleviation.Urban Poverty, Pakistan
Istihsan (juristic preference) : the forgotten principle of Islamic law
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Cotton yield and Climate Change Adaptation in Pakistan: Application of Multinomial Endogenous Switching Regression Model
No full textPurpose: Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan economy, as country is the 4th largest producer of cotton in the world. Despite this importance there is steep decline in cotton production over time due to climate change. The need to evaluate the potential of adaptation in improving cotton yield has necessitated this study.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is based on the farm household survey of four cotton producing districts, two from each Punjab and Sindh that were purposively selected from heat stress regions of Pakistan. Data were analyzed through multinomial endogenous switching regression model and treatment effect framework.
Findings: Farm management practices were evaluated for their significance in reducing adverse impacts of climatic extremes on cotton yield. Adaptation in the combination of first three strategies observed to be the most successful strategies in increasing yield.
Implications/Originality/Value: For effective adaptation access to credit and extension, education, farming experience, and sources of information revealed to be important predictor
Assessment of Socioeconomic Threats Faced by Orphans in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (A Case Study of District Bagh)
No full textPurpose: The study is about to trace out the Socio economic threats faced by Orphans in Bagh. The objectives of the study were to investigate the socio-economic challenges faced by orphans, to identify coping mechanisms used by orphans and to explore Government non-Governmental aids intended to curb challenges faced by orphans in Bagh.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used random sampling technique and selected a sample of 364(by Morgan Krejcie formula) Orphan students (201 male and 163 female). The variables used for the study are the variables of Scio-economics. Simple frequency method and Chi Square crosstab test used to find out the Socio Economic threats faced by Orphans. Maslow Theory has applied explaining human motivation based on the pursuit of different levels of needs.
Findings: According to Maslow theory Orphans do not exist on any stage of this Theory because they are not fulfilling physiological need that is first stage of this Theory.
Implications/Originality/Value:The researcher’s view is that the information which has collected convinced the hearts of the authorities so that Orphans in Bagh can get support and assistance
Purchasing Behaviour and Trends of Cash and Carry Customers in District Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
No full textPurpose: Consumer behavior is much broad and complex concept in Economics. Not only income but other factors shape the consumption pattern in different regions, countries and even in cities. The main objective of this research is to identify and analyze the factors that influence purchasing behavior of cash and carry consumers during purchasing
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses different variables as independent variables and purchasing behavior as dependent variables also some intermediate variables that influences purchasing behavior of people. The sample is collecting and analyzing of 200 respondents in the city of District Bagh Azad Kashmir. Convenient Sampling technique uses to collect data and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is use for analysis. Reliability Analysis and Regression Analysis (RA) are use for analysis and hypothesis testing.
Findings: According to results people change their behaviour moderately during purchasing, A numbers of customer purchase according to environment, Facilities, advertisement, distance and awareness. However some customer purchase only planned products. This study concludes that some variables including in the study have significant and positive impact and some have negative impact on purchasing behavior. A small number of variables have insignificant relationship with purchasing behavior. Researcher only mentions significant variables.
Implications/Originality/Value: So it is concluded that seller behavior, packing, Geography, store environment and brands change the plan purchasing of consume
Quantitative structure activity relationship and risk analysis of some pesticides in the goat milk
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