25 research outputs found
خطوط بنام رئیس احمد جعفری
No full textThis article presents a selection of letters written to Syed Raees Ahmad Jafri, author of more than 150 books. These letters were written by different scholars such as Syed Abu al-Hasan Ali Nadvi, Moinuddin Ahmad Nadvi, Saeed Ahamd Akbarabadi, Abdul Quddoos Hashmi and Ghulam Jilani Barq. The letters not only shed light on Jafri's academic interests but also highlight important facts about his life
Financial Crises in Pakistan: Political System’s Capabilities Analysis
Full text linkThe contemporary times have increased manifold the need for sustainable economic development. Economic growth has become matter of serious urgency for nations around the globe. Many states have been struggling with myriad of economic crises. Pakistan is also facing multilayer financial crises threatening the very existence of country. This paper is an attempt to analyze the economic crises in Pakistan in the light of Gabriel Almond’s discourse analysis of “System capabilities”. The capabilities level analysis is not only helpful for scientific prediction but also for making concrete polices for sustainable economic development. While doing capability level analysis of Pakistan’s political system, the major focus of this paper will be on the role of system’s capabilities in the economic development of Pakistan. How various problems in the capabilities of political system undermine the economic growth of country over the period of time? What changes are required to incorporate in order to enhance the system’s capabilities for sustainable economic development in Pakistan? In the political system of the country, there is enough capacity to ensure sustainable economic development but the underutilization of the same has caused serious financial crises. In order to conduct this research, qualitative approach and case study method is adopted
Understanding the Rise of Right-Wing Crimes, and Intergroup Threat Theory: Global Perspective & Case Studies
Full text linkThe rise in right-wing extremist offenses has become a significant global concern, particularly in the United States. These offenses are usually fuelled by radical ideologies such as nationalism and white supremacy, and have quadrupled over the past decade. Our analysis reveals that far-right extremist offenses in the U.S. have surpassed violence previously linked with jihadist-groups, with right-wing factions responsible for over 60% of extremist-related casualties since 2014. Moreover, the increase in these offenses is strongly corelated with a rise in immigration influx and demographic changes. This study employs a systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA framework and synthesizes relevant works to explore the relationship between rising immigration rates and the increase in right-wing extremist offenses. While the study mainly draws on intergroup threat theory, other sociological and psychological frameworks are also presented to shed light on how economic downturns and demographic transitions can provoke hostile right-wing sentiments toward immigrants and minorities, often culminating in violent crimes. Our findings and analysis emphasize the need for comprehensive policy interventions which not only address the rise in extremist discourse but also curb those societal factors that contribute to their growth. Additionally, we examine the role of social media in disseminating extremist ideologies and suggest that immigration policy reforms can help mitigate xenophobic attitudes. Moreover, we also recommend that efforts to combat right-wing extremism should focus on promoting social inclusion, economic justice, and close monitoring of extremist organizations, both online and offline
Ethnic Politics: An Issue to National Integration (The Case of Pakistan)
Full text linkNational integration has remained an evolving pursue in all the post-colonial divided societies. Although various approaches and strategies of national integration have been opted , but the situation remained complex. The state of Pakistan is also facing problems in the creation of national integration. These problems are due to conflicting socio-political fibre of Pakistani Society which was not handled properly. The diverse fibre of Pakistani Society was based on its ethnic composition. The state adopted an authoritarian policy to expand and consolidate its power and position. While responding authoritarian policy, ethnic groups provoked ethnic politics and started movements for the preservation of their identity. With due course of time, these ethnic movements become a challenge to the national integration. The study has its focus on various approaches to national integration. The research has also highlighted that although federalism is the best suited system for plural societies but effective working of federal institutions is required. For the creation of national integration, assimilationist strategy should be avoided and a pluralistic approach must be incorporated. Central government’s role as facilitator can diffuse the tension and brighten the process of national integration
PARADISE SUITE: In search of an embodiment of a heavenly abode
Full text linkThis dissertation entitled Paradise Suite: In search of an embodiment of a heavenly abode sets out to explore the idea of Paradise and its development in various cultures, myths, religions and traditions. The initial research began with an analysis of how Paradise has been defined and portrayed in its historical and religious context, primarily exploring this pivotal position as an ongoing core pursuit for the people of the world. The dissertation aims at an examination, structured in both its physical and conceptual frameworks, to represent the instinctive pursuit for an ideal state. Additionally it takes into account the author’s personal biography and broader historical perspectives, that help in understanding the formation of identity through the experiences of migration and relocation.
The artwork of the author, discussed in the dissertation, culminates in the mediums of printmaking, painting and mixed media installations, but in exploring the embodiment of the pictorial representation of Paradise, it found parallels in her personal commitment to create a secure, ideal and domestic space for her family. Inspired by these, the resulting motif of a house forms the constant in a series of linked projects. It echos an autobiographical narrative as well, which is based on ideas about people who have, through any number of reasons, been dispersed from their country of birth. These ideas of the diaspora coalesce with the author’s other formative experiences to explore notions of a transcendent identity. The thesis project draws inspiration by reflecting upon the art practices of 3 diasporic artists - Zarina Hashmi, Hossein Valamanesh and Nusra Latif Qureshi each of whom offer similes that contextualize the author’s personal symbolic imagery and schematic metaphors.
The research project seeks to find a balance between fundamental realities of human experience in relation to matters of Identity. The balance is achieved in the midst of a dialectical interaction between the constant flux of identity and the desire for stability that co-exist in the deep recesses of a migrant’s mind
Baloch Resistance during Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's Era: Causes and Consequences
Full text linkRising insurgency in Balochistan is one of the most serious threats to the federation of Pakistan. The Baloch tribal homeland is a vast area of desert and mountains. Geographically the province of Balochistan is considered the largest province of Pakistan while demographically it is smallest. Balochistan is the most underdeveloped province of Pakistan and this under-development reveals the alarming situation .Since 1947 Baloch have been facing different forms of deprivations and this sense of deprivation amongst Baloch has become one of the major reasons to give birth a number of uprisings against the federal government. Political arrangements under long military rules added doubts in the minds of Baloch people who had a scant representation in military and civil services of Pakistan. This situation has become a major source to strengthen sense of nationalism among the people of Balochistan. This study will highlight various causes of third Baloch insurgency during Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's era and its impacts on Pakistan.  
Modern Democracy: Issues in Theory and Practice
No full textConsidering Democracy as the best form of government is self-evidently true. The meaning of democracy is rooted in the concept of common people being master of their affairs. In the words of Robert Dahl “democracy prevents despotism”. (Dahl, 2000). Today democracy is being promoted, propagated and practiced across globe from developed nations of Europe and America to the developing countries of Africa and Asia, it is prevailing everywhere. Despite it’s widely acceptance, the question is whether the practices of modern democracy are up to its definitions. This research undertakes the task to find out the answer to this emerging query. The research includes the theoretical framework of democracy in detail and has explained the complicated trends and structures in modern democracy such as media and global economy and how they are marginalizing the role of common man and killing the real spirit of democracy i.e. rule by the consent of the ruled. The researcher has evaluated the democratic practices of America and Europe as they are considered the greatest democracies of the world. The research has analyzed that to what extenttheir political system is democratic. Furthermore, some features of developingdemocracies are also summed up as well. After the evaluation, it is found that due to political maneuvering and economic competition the welfare of the masses is compromised
Democracy: Old Trends, New Patterns - A Pakistani Experience
No full textGovernments when elected under normal conditions areeager to start their tenur with a clean slate and would like to follow the principles that were presented to the people during the electioneering campaign in the form of election manifesto and public pronouncements. This is especially relevant where in the past the government experienced a series of crisis, in one form or the other. In Pakistan, a succession of such governments was witnessed, which owed their origin to one crisis after another. Rather, a peaceful change is unknown to our political experience
Kashmir Conflict: The Nationalistic Perspective (A Pre-Partition Phenomenon)
Full text linkThis paper argues with the changing narrative of Kashmir conflict in international arena, which is generally taken as an inter-state conflict between India and Pakistan. While this conflict must be viewed as an indigenous struggle for economic and social justice with its roots tracing back to 1846. This is also an effort to delink Kashmir from being merely an inter-state conflict to the conflict being a local Kashmiri struggle to preserve their identity based on distinct ethnicity. To understand the nature of conflict in true sense, Kashmir conflict is divided into two phases -prepartition and post partition period. Many proposals are put forward by various stake holders to resolve the conflict in Kashmir, but rigidity in attitudes at both sides India and Pakistan has made the situation worse. All concerned parties are having different perspective over Kashmir as per their specific interests. Peace process dynamics are weak with least attention from United States and other major powers to resolve the issue. The paper ends with the certain recommendations to resolve the issu
Parliamentary Democracy and the Issue of Institutional Jurisdiction in South Asia (The Case of Pakistan)
No full textNormative form of democracy marks the jurisdiction of its various institutions so that no institution could override the powers of others. But in most of the developing countries state institutions (the legislature, executive, judiciary and the military) outstretch their domain and Pakistan is no exception. This paper is an attempt to understand the concept of institutional jurisdiction with in parliamentary democracy. In Pakistan, where democracy has tried to establish after years of military rule, the state institutions remained unable to adhere to their jurisdictions. Although, democratic spirit is revived but efforts to assert more dominance by each institution have undermined the parliamentary spirit and its supremacy. Resultantly, an institutional imbalance and chaos has been observed in the politics of Pakistan. For the purpose the study will observe the period of Pakistan People‟s Party (2008-2013). The study is qualitative in nature which is primarily descriptive and exploratory. Thehistorical description will help to gain familiarity with the constant phenomenon of frequent institutional imbalance which is undermining the democratic growth in Pakistan. The qualitative design will also benefit to provide insights into the problems of the politics of Pakistan, constitutional jurisdiction of each institution; the sanctity ofparliamentary system and the reasons of frequent interruption
