Ashfaq U. Rehman

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• PhD in Political Science (UOP-Pak/UT-Austin)
• Associate Professor at Women University Swabi

The objectives of the study were to measure the efficiency in trade and transport through China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and to ascertain efficiency in trade and economic development through developed transport infrastructures. The present study was conducted in Peshawar, Pakistan. The data was collected from the relevant developing sector...

This study is an attempt to find out the relationship of cartoons in the print media in relation to the United States war on terror. It is an effort to highlight the depiction of this war through caricatures in Pakistani press with special reference to the two leading newspapers of the country i.e. The Dawn and The Nation. For data collection, a qu...

Since independence, the process of democratisation, institutional strengthening and national integration had but marginally succeeded in Pakistan. It was mainly due to the two conflicting goals, a strong centralised government and the demand for provincial autonomy. To consolidate their own power, any criticism on the policies of federal government...

Faith in any religion takes significant importance in a country where intolerance and extremism are high. Acceptance and tolerance are keys for adjustment in religious activities and are pertinent for smooth running and dynamism. In contrast to it, intolerance and non-acceptance in religious activities is a burning issue with respect to adjustment...

In the post-Cold War period, the US and India established a strategic partnership in line with their domestic and international political environment. Most of the literature on the subject covered the converging points of their strategic partnership without giving much attention on their differences. In this backdrop, the focus of the study is not...

The Taiwan question is one of the flashpoints in the relations between the US and China. The visit of US officials to Taiwan makes China furious and this can even lead to military confrontation in the Asia-Pacific. Many experts believe that if a war were to break out between these two great powers, the US and China, it would be catastrophic to peac...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the mob violence and killings of Christians in Yuhanabad, Lahore, in the context of religious intolerance based on the blasphemy allegations resulting in suicide attacks. This article explains the crisis state by looking at Christian victimization. The purpose of this study is to decipher the type of mob violenc...

A child's interaction with toys is essential for their social and behavioural development. This paper examines the relationship between toy guns and radicalisation, specifically its effects on children's cognitive and behavioural development and whether they contribute to future violent patterns. The study used a mixed-method approach with children...

Opposition is usually taken as the critical element to keep the sitting government of the parliamentary system on the right path. Pakistan National Congress (PNC), the country's first opposition party role is worth exploring in the context of formative years of the country's political history. This article aims to appraise the role performed by the...

Both Pakistan and India are heterogeneous states in terms of religion, ethnicity, races, and languages. Federalism is believed to be the best solution for heterogeneous states with large populations. Federalism has remained the essential characteristic in the constitutions of both countries since 1947. Different component units form a federation, a...

This study investigates the role of 'religion' as a determinant influencing female voting behaviour and analyses its impact on the 2018 General Elections in District Karak. To understand voting behaviour, the researcher has connected this determinant with voting behaviour theory, namely, the theory of religion. As regards the application of the the...

Central Asia is one of the main focuses of the foreign policy of Pakistan. Along with the economic and strategic objectives of its foreign policy in the region, Pakistan also has many political interests. This study aims to explain and analyze in detail the political interests of Pakistan in Central Asia. They include the strategies of Pakistan to...

This article analyses the female voting behaviour regarding family affiliations as voting determinants in the NA-34 in the 2018 General Elections. The study tested the theory of ethnicity and used a quantitative research method to collect data. Four hundred respondents registered as female voters in the 2018 General Elections were selected as a stu...

This article investigates the electoral behaviour of females in district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and the case study is the 2018 general elections. This study tests the theory of party identification while using a quantitative research method. The data is collected through questionnaires from the field. Four hundred respondents have bee...

Radicalisation has been a problem for Pakistan from the earliest days of its existence. However, after the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and Pakistan's joining hands with the West and the Arab World in backing the Jihad against the former USSR, the society was in the throes of radicalisation a...

This article investigates the issue voting as a determinant in the female voting behaviour in district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The main question is whether the female of District Karak cast their votes on the basis of the election manifesto of a political party and its impact on the 2018 General Elections. To determine their behaviour,...

The judiciary's role is significant in the political and constitutional development of a federal system, as the sustenance of democracy in such countries depends mainly on the independence of the judiciary. This study investigates the judiciary's role in complementing the dictatorial moves of the presidents and non-elected factions against the gove...

This study explores the centre-periphery relations and the role of local governance (decentralisation) in filling the governance gap in post-conflict NorthWestern Pakistan. The study investigates whether the local government can contribute to establishing a state's writ and perform governance functions better. There is a strong correlation between...

This study analyses constraints facing the government of Pakistan in the repatriation of Afghan refugees and investigates the underlying factors forcing the government to return Afghan refugees. The presence of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is associated with involvement in militant and other illicit activities. The call to repatriate Afghan Refugees...

There is a correlation between the institution of the judiciary, political executive, legislatures, a democratic system, the constitution's superiority and the state's citizens. In a democracy, the government needs to develop a harmonious and friendly relationship with the opposition and the non-political institutions so that the military does not...

This study investigates the problems of adjustment, discrimination and oppression faced by minorities living together for long in the districts of Peshawar and Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study highlights the implicit factors and reasons for social inequalities, violence, oppression, and marginalisation of minorities. It brings into t...

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a treaty recognized by 155 member"s states. It is a complete document that is related to the person with disabilities. Article 12 of the document mention the legal capability of mentally ill patient, which clearly state that the state parties will make legislation to provide legal capacit...

This study examines the relationship between global economic policy uncertainty (GEPU) and bitcoin prices (BCP) employing the rolling window method. The full sample test shows that there is no causality between GEPU and BCP. However, the full sample causal relationship between the variables can be different when considering structural changes. The...

In a democracy, the political leaders must reflect democratic norms of mutual respect towards divergent viewpoints that must be resolved through dialogue and accommodation. This paper focuses on the 1977 general elections and the developments associated with the aftermath that derailed the democratic process that had started five years before. The...

The 18th Amendment in the 1973 Constitution mandated provinces to institute a local government system. However, it has provided fewer details on what kind of administrative and financial powers would be conferred to the local governments (LG). The Local Government Act 2012 was passed by the Awami National Party (ANP) led coalition government in Khy...

This paper assessed political parties' manifestos of the 2018 election regarding their policies for addressing Pakistan's environmental issues. The area covered by forests has reduced to 24% from 50% (in the 1940s). The wastage of natural resources, especially water, has resulted in the drying of swamps and lakes (and a general reduction of freshwa...

The bubbles in the gold price(GP)are investigated whether the GP shows multiple bubbles by employing the Generalized Supremum ADF test from 2000:01 to 2020:04. The finding shows five GP bubbles driven by specific reasons; it is possible to gather them into three general broad groups: the first one is about seeking a safe haven during the market tur...

This study explores the perceptions of educational managers and teachers regarding students' Cell Phone (CPs) use in government schools of district Swabi. The population of the study comprised heads of educational institutions, subject specialists, and secondary school teachers of twenty different schools. The sample for the research was selected r...

The Afghan people suffered a lot from war on terror, security issues, and political and economic instability since US invasion in 2001. Pakistan being an important neighbouring country of Afghanistan can play a vital role in bringing amity and stability through facilitating peace process. Both the US administration and Afghan government demand Paki...

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This research work investigated the interfaith harmony and social cohesion between two different religious followers of Hinduism and Islam in District Swat of Pakistan. The current world is facing various kinds of issues and challenges about interfaith harmony, peace, and social cohesion. The tool of data collection was interview schedule and chi s...

Vote bank of almost all the political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is fluctuating in every general election. It is believed that a significant ratio of floating voters exists in KP. These voters play a significant role as key deciders in every general election. But the basic question is "who are the floating voters and how do they influence t...

Purpose : The purpose of this paper was to investigate the impacts of bonded child labour in the brick kiln industries. It aimed to analyse that how these children are exploited for less wages and increased work hours so that to highlight the complete violation of human rights in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach : The paper analyses the litera...

This paper aims to analyse the reasons of strained civil-military relations between the Army under General Pervaiz Musharraf as Chief of Army Staff and the civilian government under the premiership of Nawaz Sharif. A mixed method approach has been adopted for collection of primary and secondary data for this descriptive, theoretical, and qualitativ...

National character, leadership, and charisma produce modern type of charismatic leadership. This paper examines charisma in national leadership in Pakistan. It observes that national leadership and charisma is not theoretical, but contextual, arguing that there is a connection between prevailing self-image of a nation concerning its own national ch...

The aim of this study is to find the political determinants of voting behaviour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is a quantitative study aimed at knowing the political factors of voting behaviour in the earlier three general elections i.e., 2002, 2008 and 2013. Its major purpose is to see the changing trend of the voters in the mentioned electio...

The previous anthropological studies on Pukhtuns, conducted by different scholars have usually focused on peripheries like Swat. The present article looks Hazar Khwani, a village in the vicinity of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, a major urban and trade centre since centuries. Unlike Swat, the sources of income were multiple in the area and...

Democracy, transition to democracy and democratic consolidation have widely been debated across the world and have prominent position in third world countries. Democracy in developing countries particularly in Pakistan is confronting long standing problem of consolidation of power by civilians. In democracy the strength of the state institutions de...

Local government is visualised as a tool for promoting political participation, downward accountability, which consequently leads to the establishment of good governance at the grass-root level. In the establishment of the local government system, the main ingredients of good governance, such as participation and downward accountability, reckon alm...