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07 Pages : 85-100

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).07      10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).07      Published : Jun 2016

The State of Human Rights in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan

    The respect of human rights in a society determines the destination of that society or state. It is the level of satisfaction of citizens of a country which convinces them to work for the growth and progress of that state or society. The people of FATA are living under a draconian law which is known as Frontier Crime Regulations (FCR). There is agrave human rights violation of the people of FATA under this law. Freedom of speech, freedom of expression etc. are hampered by the FCR and the common people live under a threat of collective punishment as well. Moreover, due to military operations against the militants in the area, millions of people from FATA have been displaced. At times, there are grave violations of human rights of the displaced persons as well. This paper will explore the state of human rights in FATA in general and evaluates its impact on the Federation of Pakistan. The paper evaluates different instances of human rights violation in various agencies of FATA and their root causes as well.

    Human Rights, FATA, IDPs, FCR, Pakistan
    (1) Sohail Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Fasih Ahmed
    Assistant Professor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zubair
    Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Law, AWKUM, Mardan, Pakistan.

28 Pages : 286-291

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).28      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).28      Published : Jun 2021

State of Media Independence and Journalists' Struggle for Press Freedom in Faisalabad, Pakistan

    This research paper presents an overview of the journalists' efforts for the maintenance of the fundamental right of Freedom of Press and Expression in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The current study also observed the role of media personals as a silent speed breaker against the powerful dictator of the time General Parvez Musharraf and his regimen the third-largest city of the Pakistan Faisalabad. The study explains the scenario of resistance in the journalistic community against Musharraf's draconian rule in the country, especially focused on the struggle of media personnel in Faisalabad, against Musharraf regime for the freedom of expression as well as freedom of media. The study assesses the scenario to break the political silence during the rule of a powerful military dictator in2002 as well as in 2007. This paper may be helpful to understand the struggle against the Musharraf regime by journalists in Faisalabad. The study resulted that journalists of Faisalabad broke the silence by opposing the dictatorship of the Musharraf regime and played a significant role as human rights defenders in 2002 and also at the time of promulgating the emergency in November 2007. The study is the outcome of the qualitative content analysis of media reports as well as in-depth interviews of the senior media professionals and the sound survey of the literature published on democracy, basic human rights, and freedom of expression and the media

    Media Independence, Fundamental Rights, Silent Breaker, Journalists, Human Rights Defenders, Musharraf Regime, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Media
    (1) Irem Sultana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communications, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Hamid Yaseen Ahmed
    Assistant Secretary, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Pakistan
    (3) Rao Shahid Mahmood
    Assistant Professor Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

02 Pages : 9-14

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).02      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).02      Published : Dec 2021

Intellectual Property Rights: The Other Side of the Coin

    The modern world operates on the survival of the fittest rule. Hence, there is cutthroat competition among the states, and every state is striving for greater economic development. Development is based on the minimal use of resources which in turn is dependent upon technological innovations. These innovations incur huge research and development costs and can easily be copied to serve as the basis for further developments by the rivals. Thus, the idea of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was introduced. While there are many advantages that these rights have to offer, they also prove to be deleterious in some ways as they also play a role in restricting innovation by the global North, which further widens the gap between both worlds. This paper traces the history of the IPR and develops an argument that proposes that IPR has been a cause of inequalities and has restricted innovation.

    Intellectual Property Rights, Origins, Inequalities, North-South
    (1) Rao Raza Hashim
    Professor, School of Management, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Bushra Arfeen
    School of Management, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

20 Pages : 202 - 211

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).20      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).20      Published : Mar 2022

Intellectual Property Rights, Non-Market Considerations and Foreign R and D Investments

    This study focuses on how businesses can depend upon non-market elements, gain privileged handling from hosting governmental bodies, and safeguard the intellectual property in other states. This study interrogates different non-market elements; one is at the national level, while the other is at the corporate level, i.e., to influence where businesses focus their innovative efforts. It uses the qualitative method to analyse statutes, local and international laws, protocols, conventions, etc. The findings highlight the importance of intellectual property, which is the creation of the mind, innovation or innovative activities. Internationally these are fully protected by law under Intellectual property rights. Previous studies also consider other relevant factors like the political or governmental role in protecting overseas R and D investments by Intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. Further, it concluded that the laws related to IPR and non-market factors safeguard company invention from piracy and make states more appealing for innovation-based activity.

    Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, Piracy, R
    (1) Naheeda Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Law, The University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Kanwal Iqbal Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Management, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

45 Pages : 485-493

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).45      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).45      Published : Mar 2022

Lack of Justice in Contemporary Society as Depicted in Ghani Khan's Poem Badshahi

    This study is conducted to discover elements of injustice in contemporary society through the poetry of the Pashtun incredible and legendary poet Ghani Khan. The poetry of Ghani Khan depicts the elements of revolt, injustices, cruelty, and exploitation in his contemporary society. The social injustices, the enslavement of poor and deprived ones have been pointed out in his poetry. This research work is all about social injustice in contemporary society and the violation of human rights. Ghani Khan pass on a solid message in his poem ‘Badshahi’ that Allah is seeing all the creatures that how they are carrying out their obligations. The study prescribed a broader vision of modern society that running after this world is just like chasing after a shadow, you may get nothing. Individuals these days are running after luxuries and worldly wishes. But at the conclusion of the day this control, cash, and extravagances will get to be a revile for them.

    Injustice, Society, Poems, Rights, Feminism, Discrimination
    (1) Nazish
    Lecturer, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadaf Riaz
    Graduate Scholar, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Haseena Safdar
    Graduate Scholar, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 57 - 65

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).06      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).06      Published : Jun 2022

Social Justice in Higher Education: Revisited, Practices, and Grievances

    Social justice is a fundamental concern for ideal social structure and human rights. To develop social order and philosophical discourses, higher education is one of the holistic approaches to educating it. It elevates the level of idealized modern state formation among students. The present study was designed to examine the contexts of students about practices and malpractices of social justice in higher education. The quantitative approach was adopted to gather the data from 630 university graduates. All the data were gathered through a self-made questionnaire. The findings of the study explained that the participants were not satisfied with practices of social justice in higher education. Most of the participants expressed malpractices of social norms.Especially female students claimed their injustice experiences in higher education. The researcher recommended bold recommendations to uphold the social justice in higher education departments

    Social Justice, Higher Education, Social Oppression, Injustice, Human Rights
    (1) Ghulam Dastgir
    PhD Scholar, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Khuda Bakhsh
    Assistant Professor, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

21 Pages : 243-253

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).21      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).21      Published : Mar 2025

A Critical Constructivist Analysis of Global Media Framing of Hindutva Narratives and Their Impact on Indian Muslims

    The current research analyzes how global media frames Hindutva ideology, the political tactics of the BJP, and their influence on Indian Muslims. Employing a Critical Constructivist framework that combines Fairclough's (1992) Three-Dimensional Model of Critical Discourse Analysis(CDA) with Wendt's(1992) Constructivist theory of International Relations, the study analyzes video coverage by BBC, Al Jazeera, and ABC News, 2024. Through text, discursive, and social-practice analysis, the research uncovers how global narratives produce Modi as both a democratic reformer and authoritarian nationalist, commonly equating Hindu cultural identity with state power. The analysis illustrates that international media are not mere observers but active agents in shaping India's global identity and perceptions of its democratic integrity. The critical analysis of language, representation, and ideology highlights how media discourse legitimizes or resists political majoritarianism. The implications focus on the global media's framing of domestic ideologies and call for more critical literacy to decode international news narratives.

    Hindutva, Narendra Modi, Indian Muslims, global media framing, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Constructivism, Secularism, Democracy, Religious Nationalism, Minority Rights
    (1) Ahmed Osama Tahir
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Memona Mujahid
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.