Impact of Educational Environment at Home on the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Northwaziristanagency, Fedarlly Administerd Tribal Area, Pakistan

Parents and families have very important andeffective role in their wards’ lives.This study was survey type in nature. The key target of the study was to find out the impact of Educational Environment at Home on the academic achievement ofSecondary Schools Students in North Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Area,(FATA), Pakistan. All the students of 10th class as well as parents of the same students of both Public and Private Schools in North Waziristan were the population of the study. The total respondents of sample were 440 (220 parents while 220 10th class students).Two separate questionnaires were used to collect data from both students and parents by using five point Likert scale.Data was entered into SPSS (Version 16.0); Descriptive statistics, frequency and percentage and Linear Regression was used to analyze the impact of educational environment at home on the academic achievement of Secondary school students in North Waziristan. According to the concludedresults the impact of Educational Environment at home was identified and was linked withthe academic achievement of Secondary students. Some recommendations were also given at the end of the study. Keywords: Educational Environment, Academic Achievement,Public Schools, Private School, North Waziristan

Currencies analysis based on stability using apriori-algorithm

This paper presents the stability of currency that is more stable with respect to other currencies. Various currencies are studied and graphs are plotted with reference to dates on a yearly basis and analyze its patterns. The stability of a currency was determined by using Apriori-algorithm. This algorithm maneuver in continues manner unless the desired results are achieved.

Coverage of Pak-India Relations in the Elite Press of Pakistan (June 2013- August 2013)

The present study is focused to determine the coverage of the Pak-India relations in the national press of Pakistan, for this study four newspapers two English (Daily Times and The Nation) and two Urdu (Daily Jang and Nawa i Waqt) are selected to analyse the relations between the two countries. The agenda setting theory is used in this study and the media agenda is tried to determine. The content method is used to study the contents of the editorials of the selected newspapers from June 2013 to August 2013. The study shows that both the English and Urdu newspapers has shown the negative behaviour mostly followed by neutral behaviour whereas very less positive coverage is given for all the selected categories/issues that are Cross Border insurgency, Kashmir issue, Terrorism issue and Water crisis except the Trade, Sports and Showbiz that is given very less negative coverage. Keywords: national press, Pakistan, India, cross border insurgency, Kashmir, terrorism, water, sports, trade, showbi

Analyzing Global and Local Media Representations of Malala Yousafzai

During the War on Terror, when high rates of violence were occurring and schools were being forcefully torn down in Swat Valley of Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai fought for girls’ education rights. At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai has inspired people around the world with her passion and determination to make sure girls everywhere can get an education. When the Taliban tried to silence her, Malala answered their brutality with strength and resolve. Soon in the international media, she was acclaimed as a brave hero and later honored with a Nobel Prize. She received a mixed response for her efforts in Pakistan. While some praised her, others thought her as an opportunist or believed that there was a Western conspiracy behind her promotion on an international level. This article explores the disparities in media representation of Malala Yousafzai on global and local levels. Employing ethnographic research methods, we bring to light the perceptions of people from her hometown and juxtapose it with those of international media outlets. The article will help understand the complex controversies surrounding Yousafzai’s struggle and legacy

Frequency and Pattern of Early Complications after Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Obstructive Hydrocephalus

Objective:  To determine the frequency, pattern and outcome of early complications after endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in Obstructive hydrocephalus. Material and Methods:  The study included 160 patients from Neurosurgery department, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar and private clinics over a period of twelve months. After performing ETV under general anesthesia by a single expert neurosurgeon, the patients were followed up for seven days post operatively for the CSF leak, wound infection, meningitis, seizures, bleeding and in hospital death. Results:  Eighty five percent of the patients had no untoward complications, while 15% showed complications including CSF leak (5%), wound infection (3%), meningitis (2%), seizures (2%), bleeding (2%) and in hospital death (1%). Conclusion:  Due to the less invasive nature, endoscopic third ventriculostomy is favored for treating obstructive hydrocephalus in select patient population as it is safe and have better outcomes