U.S- Pakistan Foreign Policy during Musharraf’s Era

This article is about Pakistan’s foreign policy with United States of America specifically during Musharraf era. The article studies that since its independence, Pakistan has faced advantageous and disadvantageous situations that yield to periodic ups and downs in the association with USA. However, Retired General Pervez Musharraf’s era have important and significant insights that hold special value in the history of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The tragic incident of 9/11 placed Pakistan initially, in a very favorable position where U.S and Pakistan shook their hands for the long term mutual benefits. Pakistan was expected to play their role on war against terrorism and in return U.S aid will provide development in social and economic sectors in Pakistan. Since 9/11, both states witnessed an era of close ties with shared interests. Conclusively, President Musharraf realized that he has been struck in a complex situation between Taliban and US along with national and international criticism, possible threat from India and country’s future at stake. The article studies the details of this era and tries to rationalize President’s hidden motives

Terrorism a Serious Challenge to Transnational Relations and World Peace

The aim of this essay is to discuss how terrorism can pose, or constitute a challenge to transnational relations, and ultimately to world peace. Currently, when terrorism is thought, analysed and discussed, almost invariably, a particular event, in a form of a calendar date always mentioned: September 11, 9/11. The New York terrorist attacks became an indelible mark and event that always comes to the fore within the disciplines of political theory, political science, and international relations ever since the issue of terrorism is discussed. Terrorism has created multi dimensional approached and issues in world politics which has caused creation of stereotype among the nations. Pakistan Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq specifically have become centres of state terrorism .recently, the organization ISIS has expanded i9ts network throughout the world especially in Europe and Arab countries. The main objective of this organization is to capture the world and exercise its power politics against Muslims and non-Muslims. Al Qaeda and Taliban may be considered as left and right wings of ISIS. United Nations, USA and some other non Muslim countries have seriously taken notice of expansion of power of ISIS in the world. The president of US considers that 2016 the year 2016 would be the end of ISIS and terrorism while extremist groups believe that they would promote their ideas. In short, the war of aggression may be settled down by dialogue, by force and through arbitration of impartial countries for the promotion of peace and tolerance in the world. Keywords: terrorism, state terrorism, extremism, extremist movements

The Philosophy of Islamic Political Economy: Theory and Practice

The paper aims to identify the contemporary principles of an economy based on compound interest through conventional banking system. Logical arguments have been placed regarding interest free (Mudariba) and its benefits to the society. It has also been discussed to understand the reason of the prohibition of Riba or interest in Islam. Impartially, the author has tried to analyze the benefits of an interest-free society for the needy class. Keywords: Islamic Economy, Muslim Political Economy, Islam and Economy System, Contemporary Economy System, Interest-Based Economy, and Conventional Banking System

The Concept of Applied Leadership in the Contemporary World

Leading a team or group is a real skill that takes time, thought, and dedication. Leadership is the most studied aspect of organization because it is the one overarching topic that makes the difference between success and failure. At times it may seem overwhelmingly complex, but by focusing on some fundamentals a team can be led with confidence and skill. The leader of any organization expectedly completes his role which is given by communicating the values of the organization he or she represents. Leadership skills are required by a manger to operate effectively at a strategic level and a successful manager or leader will be able to identify personal as well manage personal leadership development to achieve strategic ambitions where he will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership plan and promote a healthy and safe environment that supports a culture of quality. Leaders have good impact in our daily lives and futures. In good times and bad, there is always need for strong leadership. The success of a country is determined by the leaders it elects and the leadership characteristics and qualities they possess. How does someone earn the designation of being a great leader? History and current experiences provide guidance on how one might develop the abilities demonstrated by respected leaders. This case study examines the characteristics of and need for leaders in politics, society, religion, economy, and communities. Leadership is focused much more on the individual capability of the leader: "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential.”[1] Thus this paper aims to outline what a leader is, the qualities a proper leader possess, and the effect of leadership in the contemporary world. [1] Abrahamson, E. & Fombrun, C.J. (1994). Macrocultures: Determinants and consequences. Academy of Management Review 19 (4), 728-755

Terrorism: a Serious Challenge to Transnational Relations and World Peace

The aim of this essay is to discuss how terrorism can pose, or constitute a challenge to transnational relations, and ultimately to world peace. Currently, when terrorism is thought, analysed and discussed, almost invariably, a particular event, in a form of a calendar date always mentioned: September 11, 9/11. The New York terrorist attacks became an indelible mark and event that always comes to the fore within the disciplines of political theory, political science, and international relations ever since the issue of terrorism is discussed.  Terrorism has created multi dimensional approached and issues in world politics which has caused creation of stereotype among the nations. Pakistan Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq specifically have become centres of state terrorism .recently, the organization ISIS has expanded i9ts network throughout the world especially in Europe and Arab countries. The main objective of this organization is to capture the world and exercise its power politics against Muslims and non-Muslims. Al Qaeda and Taliban may be considered as left and right wings of ISIS. United Nations, USA and some other non Muslim countries have seriously taken notice of expansion of power of ISIS in the world. The president of US considers that 2016 the year 2016 would be the end of ISIS and terrorism while extremist groups believe that they would promote their ideas. In short, the war of aggression may be settled down by dialogue, by force and through arbitration of impartial countries for the promotion of peace and tolerance in the world. Key words: terrorism, state terrorism, extremism, extremist movements

Political Psychology: A Case Study of Malala Yousafzai Nobel Peace Prize Holder

In Pakistan, the Taliban has a very strong network. Their Madarasa (religious school) network is considered conventional religio-political point. The Taliban believe in traditional, but radical Islam. According to their viewpoint, women who are receiving education are going against the rules of Islam especially in combined educational system where there are boys and girls together. They do not allow any concept of modernization in their culture. They are strict followers of Imam Abu Hanifa, a famous Muslim jurist. Politically they follow Saudi Arabia in their political system

Growing Role of Civil Society and Mass Mobilization in Pakistan

The purpose of this descriptive study is to examine the growing role of civil society and mass mobilization - over the last decade and evaluate its various dimensional impacts that took place in Pakistan. In contemporary social and political movements in the world, civil society organizations (CSO) take this daunting takes to lead them in a straightforward and right directions.  It is, therefore, a clear fact that civil society can play a vibrant and a systematic strategy to promote peoples participations in decisions making process. Mass mobilization by the civil society is considered a genuine and true movement, not directed towards parochial approach, rather with liberal objectives and goals.  The research problem behind the study is to critically examine that how far the mass mobilization under the mechanism of civil society is successful in Pakistan? Keeping the views of the research problem the research paper is organized into five sections. First section focuses on the brief but comprehensive introduction of research problem. After the introduction, section two elaborate on research problem and historical background. Third part is to identify the relationship between the civil society and mass mobilization. Part four evaluates the role of civil society and its socio-political impacts in policy making and implementation in Pakistan. Last section is  the conclusion of the study. Keywords: Civil Society, Mass Mobilization, Mass Participation, Political Change and Good Governance.

Youth Crime in Karachi and London: A Comparative Analysis (Since 1990-2000)

This paper focuses on performing a comparative analysis of youth crime in London (UK) and Karachi (Pakistan). The methodology adopted to carry out this research was of a descriptive study. The researcher on the basis of qualitative and quantitative findings has found the prevalence of juvenile delinquency in the different societies. It was found that even though the society of the UK possesses better mechanism and structure in the form of education, social lifestyle, police and law enforcing agencies, Britain is still faced with considerable challenges in minimizing juvenile delinquency within the Kingdom, specifically in London. The same has also been identified in the case of Pakistan where the situation and rate of juvenile delinquency are constantly increasing. This is due to various factors such as its economic condition, education standard, standard of living and others. It is, however, recommended that societies should make significant reforms in education, social, and other sectors in order to deal with the issue more effectively

The Religio-Political Elite (Ulema) and the Process of the Constitution of Pakistan

The paper aims to discuss the critical role of the Religio-Political elite (the Ulema) during the process of the First Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1956. The Ulema were practically involved in launching the socio-political movement against the government to respect the public opinion and make state laws and the Constitution in the light of the Quran and Sunnah. The Ulema used the skills of applied political science for their success and finally they were able to achieve their goals. Keywords: The Religio-Political elite, Pakistan, Constitution of Pakistan, the Ulema, the Constitutional Process of Pakistan, the Qadiani Movemen

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISTRESS IN PAKISTAN: A DIRECT CONSEQUENCE OF CONTRASTING PUBLIC POLICIES

Defining and interpreting socio economic status has become the most widely discussed issue among the researchers, due to its importance and contribution towards the policy making process. Public policies in Pakistan have never been so focused and intellectual as they are now these days. Presence of socio-economic distress has linkages with low socio-economic status at its back, which by extension, is due to weak public policies. Therefore, elimination of socio-economic distress seems rather trivial if the policy making is impeccable. Nevertheless, in the prevailing scenario of Pakistan, despite of having specialized policy makers implementing impeccable policies, the level of socio-economic distress has been found increasing. This paper attempts to examine the effects and relationship of historical public policies of Pakistan on prevailing socio-political economic distress. Since the current public policy is properly aligned with the prevailing issues, it is found that the increasing socio-economic distress in Pakistan is a direct consequence of contrasting public policies during the period of 80s and early 2000s