Afshan Jafar claims that the position of women in Pakistan is the product of specific‚ historical‚ political and cultural forces (53). In this paper‚ we will examine the historical and contemporary cultural and political forces that influence women in Pakistan. Particular attention will be given to the influence of General Zia al Haq on women’s rights; this will be illustrated by examining Pakistani government policies on women before‚ during‚ and after his rule. The historical and contemporary cultural
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“Why democratic system is weak in Pakistan: Causes and Solutions” . Executive Summary – Pakistan has been in quest for stable democratic system from its very inception.The process of its democratization has been slow and passive. Its nature has remained fragile. It has been showing high vulnerability towards non democratic interventions. Besides‚ it has been easily falling prey to non civilian forces. As a result‚ Pakistan has been continuously failing to offer what a democracy promises. Such pathetic
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CHAPTER 7 MASS MEDIA I n Pakistan‚ the availability of mass media falls much short of international standards. For example‚ i n Pakistan 1.8 copies of newspapers‚ 2.9 radio sets‚ 0.6 T.V. sets and C. 5 cinema seats were available for every 100 persons as compared to the UNESCO suggeeion of 10 newspapers‚ 5 radio sets‚ 2 T.V. sets and 2 cinema seats for 100 persons. The facilities in Pakistan in this area as i n other social sectors are lower than the average for South-East Asia Region. This
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Problems of the New State The attainment of independence brought an end to one phase of the struggle and marked the beginning of a new one for setting up and running a viable‚ stable and prosperous state. Pakistan began its independent life under very difficult and unfavorable circumstances. Pakistan faced serious problems in the initial stages. 1. New Administration 2. Division of Assets 3. Integration of Princely States 4. Communal Riots and Arrival of Refugees 5. Canal water and trade issues
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Current Political Situation of Pakistan: Overview Pakistan is a developing country and it is politically unstable but we live in the world where everything is possible. Democratic governments have always failed to complete their tenure which eventually results in a long lasting dictatorship reign. In Pakistani politics‚ there is a clear domination by few families only and these families have never produced long lasting fruitful results. The political system has been stagnant since 70′s and no drastic
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2059 Pakistan Studies June 2009 PAKISTAN STUDIES Paper 2059/01 History and Culture of Pakistan General Comments The entry was comparable to June 2008‚ as was the standard of work. Almost every candidate answered three questions with few rubric errors. Time appeared to have been well used; few were unable to complete their final answer. Examiners were again pleased that many candidates produced some very good responses that were relevant and focused‚ attempting to address the questions as set
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Root Causes of terrorism In Pakistan : Not only Pakistan but the whole world is facing the problems of prevailing terrorist activities in one or some other form. These activities and attacks are prevailing like the cancer in the whole world that may be the most developed nations or the third world countries. In Pakistan Some attribute the terrorism and these terrorist activities to the political instability‚ economic conditions‚ standard of lives of the masses. yet others attribute it to the religious
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situation within Pakistan necessitated change to its internal policies. Pakistan found that it had no risk-free options: all polices were full of danger and risk of varying degrees. The test was to adopt such a policy and course of action that could minimize the risk and offered the best possible option in the given circumstances. Geo-strategic location of Pakistan and links with Taliban administration absolved Pakistan to remain unaffected immediately after the attack. Moreover Pakistan was among the
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Bismillah e Rehman Raheem. Asslam o Alaikum and a very good evening to all of you. Today we are celebrating Quaid Day‚ the day the Legend was born. Pakistan celebrates the birth of the father of nation on 25th December. Yes it is the day when every individual celebrates in every corner of the world where the Pakistani lives. It’s is officially celebrated as the name “Quaid Day”. Lets know about honorable Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah born
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Pakistan emerged as a separate homeland for Muslims by assiduous hard work and enormous sacrifices of Muslims. The pioneers of Pakistan movement dreamed of a state that could offer a peaceful milieu for free exercise of religion and attainment of one’s rights. It is highly disheartening to see the state crippled by the ethnic conflicts‚ religious extremism‚ terrorism and dissension between the public and government. The article‚ “Whither Pakistan? A five-year forecast”‚ was published on June 3‚ 2009
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