13 research outputs found
ENGLISH-APPRAISAL OF ISLAMIC DEMOCRATIZATION IN ZIA UL-HAQ REGIME
No full textPakistan established on ideological basis. The core objective is to run the state on the principle of Islam. Islam as religion stresses on the consultancy to govern Muslim state. From the beginning of Islam, all the caliphs adopted the process of advisory council which led to democratization in those periods. There is hot debate on the democratic system in Pakistan. The majority of people wished the Islamic governing system. There is serious and hot discussion with different references in the history of Pakistan. There are different views on the lslamization policy of General Zia-ul-Haq. Political decisions were made to democratize the society on Islamic principles. There were different merits and demerits of the regime in Pakistan. The prime objective of study is to focus the Islamic democratization in Zia-ul-Haq regime. The descriptive and analytical method is adopted for the study
Challenges for Federalism in Pakistan, Post Musharraf Era
Full text linkFederalism is a form of government that solves the challenges of diversity of a state. Many ethnic groups resides in Pakistan .Baluchistan is the biggest province having smallest number of population of the state ,Punjab the dominant province in terms of population and size has further divisions on linguistic and territorial grounds. Small provinces always raised their voices against the unjust sharing of resources, administrative posts and political positions. The study reveals that mostly resources and political and administrative positions are shared by the two dominant provinces, Punjab and Sindh and other federating units and regions are usually deprived from these prestigious positions that is causing unrest in those regions which is very harmful for the integration of the state. Post Musharraf era in Pakistan is witnessing a continuity of democratic regimes in the state and democratic government of Yousaf Raza Gailani shared maximum powers to the provinces in the form of 18th Amendment but still state of Pakistan has to do a lot more for solving the issues of the provinces
Protection of women rights through legal reforms in Pakistan
No full textThis paper presents the status of women rights in Pakistan and protection of these rights under the umbrella of legal reforms. After independence the women of Pakistan played an active role in nation building activities as well for their own social uplift. International organizations played special attention towards the issue of women empowerment During Ayub Era Muslim Family Law Ordinance 1961 was promulgated which is regarded as a first step forward for the protection of women rights. During Zia regime discriminatory laws were introduced which disturbed the equilibrium between male and female in the society. These laws put a negative impact on the status of women. Women organizations protested against Hudood Laws and demanded to repeal it. During the period of Musharruf new laws were introduced for the protection of women rights(women Protection Act 2006),it is regarded as golden era in context of legislation made for women empowerment .The process of legal reforms is in progression .The women are still subjugated to many criminal acts like harassment at work place ,attempted rape and acid throwing. There is a need of devising effective implementation mechanism in true letter and spirit for the safeguard of women rights.</jats:p
The Predicament of Ethnicity in Divided Society of Pakistan
No full textThe purpose of this research is to elaborate the role of ethnicity and ethnic conflicts arise in the diversified societies where Pakistan is taken as an example. Authors have discussed the issues and conflicts arise in Pakhtun, Sindhi and Hazara divisions because of ethnical issues. Authors have also provided the suggestive solution for sectarian and religious issue.</jats:p
SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND NEO-LIBERAL GLOBALIZATION: A FOUCAULDIAN DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Full text linkThis paper contributes to a better understanding of how neoliberal globalization exacerbated the subjectivity process. While this process is complicated and intertwined, it serves several contradictory roles in a range of social considerations. we explore the increasingly popular discourse of self-development as a neoliberal subjectification tool. We evaluate data from primary sources (In-depth interviews of adults women) which are highly impacted by neoliberalism, using Foucauldian understandings. We outline two interconnected discourses—rationality and autonomy based on our study, illustrating how these discourses shape the neoliberal subject in ways that are consistent with neoliberal governmentality. Within these discourses, there is no discernible opposition to the subject viewpoints given. Self-development discourse strengthens individuality in society while confining group identity. It is providing social control and contributing to the preservation of neoliberal practices in the society
Federalism in Pakistan During Musharraf Regime
No full textAfter eleven years of democratic rule Pakistan once again went under military regime when Pervaiz Musharraf imposed emergency in the state by ousting the then elected Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif from his office and started ruling the country with the help of Military junta. This time military stepped in as an institution due to the wrong deeds of politicians. Pervaiz Musharraf declared himself Chief Executive of the state and tried to fulfill his own agenda. He amended the anti terrorism act to punish Nawaz Sharif. Basic pillar of federalism the judiciary remained under fire throughout his regime and Chief Justice of Pakistan was deposed from the office. Political activities and parties were banned. Powers were centralized in the name of devolution of powers. Constitution was abandoned and LFO was introduced to provide victory to the King’s party in an engineered elections. Musharraf jumped into war against terrorism and the whole country was facing bomb blasts and attacks of militants on official institutions of the state.</jats:p
Post 9/11 Challenges for Pakistan: Trends in Foreign Policy, Regional and Global Perspective
No full textThe relations of the Muslim World with Christian countries wavered between harmony and hostility over the fourteen centuries. The pathways of the Muslim world and the west have crisscrossed on many occasions. After World War II, the emergence of Israel created the Palestinian problem. Consequently clear American support for Israel has also generally antagonized Muslims. While the governments of Muslim countries could be brought under many kinds of pressures including sanctions, non-state actors could not be easily controlled. Like resistance against Israelis, the Russian attack on Afghanistan was met with a violent reaction, which was finally exploited by the United States. During this period Muslims from many countries joined in this struggle against the Russians. These “Mujahids” were gradually armed by the US with highly sophisticated weapons, which led to the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. This was followed by mutually destructive warfare between various factions of Afghan resistance. During this period, seasoned Muslim fighters returned to their state of origin and organized militant outfits to pursue their ideals based on their worldview. This led to many stresses and strains in their politically fragile societies. During the period, after the demise of the Soviet Union, the United State was generally blamed for most of the Muslim miseries. A similar disappointment process also happened in the Soviet Union. While Tatarisitan and Bashkiristan followed policies that were politically acceptable to the Kremlin, Chechnya was radicalized and became a nightmare for Russia
Manukau Institute of Technology : an annotated bibliography
No full textManukau Institute of Technology is one of New Zealand's major providers of education in the fields of training and technology. It has progressed to offering degree level programmes related to technology, business, human science and the arts. This annotated bibliography is the first to be compiled, which documents its histoiy, progress, challenges and achievements from its establishment in 1970 to the present. It includes monographs, periodical and newspaper articles, archives, reports, documents and Internet sources. Items are arranged primarily within chronological time periods that correspond to the name changes during its thirty- two-year history. Within each period, items are arranged by material type in alphabetical order. Annotations are descriptive and aim to provide an indication of the content of each item. An appendix listing in chronological order Manukau Institute of Technology's significant events and subject and author indexes are included
Learning at the Workplace: The Call of the Day
No full textIn the present era of modern medical education, the clinicians are realizing the importance and role of workplace learning as compared to the formal classroom teaching. However, multiple practical challenges hamper the process and prevent the optimization of this type of learning. The author has tried to identify the issues and provide suggestions as how all members of the learning team can be prepared to optimize this learning situation. This team includes the student, the tutor, the patient, and an inductive learning environment. The student and tutor should equip themselves with necessary skills and knowledge by reviewing the subject before approaching the patient. The patient should be taken into confidence as their consent, is important. Lastly, the educational environment in the ward should be modified to facilitate learning.Key Words: Learning environment, Medical education, Workplace learningAddres
US WAR ON TERRORISM AND ITS IMPACT ON SOUTH ASIA
No full textA reading of history gives one the impression that characteristically the gamut of history is divided into different phases, of short and long duration. Each of the numerous phases of history typically starts with the happening of some events of extra ordinary importance, whose profound implications dominate the world stage throughout the phase. The contemporary phase of the history is, beyond doubt, dominated by the phenomenal war on terrorism. The US-led war on terrorism which started in 2001 has been the characteristic feature of the first decade of the new century. Its impact has been as pervasive as common for all the nations of the world and for designs of their interaction with one another. South Asia, on account of a number of factors, has been at the centre stage in this global fight. As a consequence, it has left overwhelmingly impact on the different states in this region. This impact has been not only on the regional dynamics, not only on the bilateral relations of the South Asian states, but also, most significantly, on their domestic politics as well. This paper will make an effort to have a brief assessment of such an impact on all the three levels
