Papers by Dr. Azmat Ali Shah
Linguistica Antverpiensia, May 22, 2021
The corona virus (COVID-2019) increases hastily in the entire globe, reckoning an outbreak of rut... more The corona virus (COVID-2019) increases hastily in the entire globe, reckoning an outbreak of ruthless transmittable pneumonia 1 the incessant broaden of the contagion, is probable to impinge on the students' psychological health. 2 In illumination of the eruption of COVID-19 in Pakistan, the investigator feels the same heaviness amongst learners in the premises of academia. The data was collected through a team of M. Phil students that were studying in SS&PE department of Gomal University. The data collected from all those students, participated in competitive sports activities. The data were analyzed by applying (frequency, percentage, mean, non-parametric chi-square test and t-test as statistical tools with help of SPSS software version, 25. The result of the study shows that the university's students 56.04% were well aware of COVID-19. 50.1% of total university students were of the opinion to adopt the proper precautionary measures. The study observed that University's students 42.72% were psychologically depressed regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. The University's students were well aware of COVID-19, the students were psychologically depressed regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, and urban students were more psychologically affected by the COVID-19 outbreak than the rural students. It was also concluded that male and female and athletes, non-athletes were having the same psychological effect. However, the population was of the opinion that their response will be positive with special reference to adopt precautionary measures.
Global Social Sciences Review
After the incident of 9/11, Afghanistan emerged as a terrorist state before the face of the world... more After the incident of 9/11, Afghanistan emerged as a terrorist state before the face of the world. To eradicate the militant factors the USA initiated a war against terror with the help of her allies on the soil of Afghanistan. This paper aims to analyze the efforts of Pakistan to bring harmony, peace and development to Afghanistan. The Afghan political scenario is a "multi-political scenario" in which different types of stakeholders show their political legitimacy over the masses. The capitalist class led by the USA and the socialist class by the Russians are the antagonistic factors in this regard. Another major group in this regard is the Islamic agenda group, having a culture of arms and is also a main participant in the Afghan political setup. The political legitimacy of the different groups has de-railed whole the system on the verge of chaos. The main focus of this paper is to determine the struggles of Pakistan to restore the true political system in Afghanistan th...
Elementary Education Online, 2020
-The Justice and Development Party in Turkey have broken the traditional legacy of Mustafa Kamal ... more -The Justice and Development Party in Turkey have broken the traditional legacy of Mustafa Kamal Ataturk. It has brought tremendous reforms in different sectors like education, social status of women, economic, religious, and political and foreign policy. It has tried to give due status to military’s role in politics. It has also redefined the
role of religion in politics to address governance issues. These governance reforms are a model for the leadership in Pakistan
The Political Discrepancy of Pakistan towards Afghanistan: Need of the Time
Global Foreign Policies Review
After the incident of 9/11, Afghanistan emerged as a terrorist state before the face of the world... more After the incident of 9/11, Afghanistan emerged as a terrorist state before the face of the world.To eradicate the militant factors, the USA initiated a war against terror with the help of its allies on the soil of Afghanistan. This paper aims to analyze the efforts of Pakistan to bring harmony, peace and development to Afghanistan. The Afghan political scenario is a "multi- political scenario" in which different types of stakeholders show their political legitimacy over the masses. The capitalist class led by the USA and the socialist class by Russia are the antagonistic factors in this regard. Another major group in this regard is the Islamic agenda group, having the culture of arms and is also the main participant in the Afghan political setup. The political legitimacy of the different groups de-railed whole the system on the verge of chaos. The main focus of this paper is to determine the struggles of Pakistan to restore the true political system in Afghanistan through...
Global Environmental Changes & Issues: The Engrossment of Pakistan Supreme Court
Global Legal Studies Review
United Nations had taken initiative in 1992 to secure environment from the harmful effect it stat... more United Nations had taken initiative in 1992 to secure environment from the harmful effect it stated that "Stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system - to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner" (United Nations Framework convention on climate change, 1992). It adds that "Each of these Parties shall adopt national policies and take corresponding measures on the mitigation of climate change...and in this regard, a convention in 2014 set new principles for the member states...appropriate measures to anticipate, prevent or minimize the causes of climate change, especially through effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to minimize the adverse effects of climate change through the adoption of suitable adaptation measures."
The Role of the Supreme Court of Pakistan & Constitutional Parameters of Judicial Activism
Global Political Review
Article 184(3) has been utilized in the cases of judicial activism. Since the 1980s it has been u... more Article 184(3) has been utilized in the cases of judicial activism. Since the 1980s it has been utilized quite enormously. Constitution has demarcated the powers of each organ, for better democracy a strong judiciary is imminent. Since the Lawyer movement things have drastically changed. The Chief justice's role is quite peculiar in the federal judiciary of Pakistan. Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry and Justice Mian Saqib Nisar played a great role in the implementation of article 184(3) of the constitution. A number of important cases have been decided. It has enhanced the people's confidence in the Supreme Court of Pakistan while in the Post Saqib Nisar scenario; almost all of the chief justices adopted the policy of judicial restraint.
Sino-US Global Competitive Dynamics Post 9/11 and its Impacts on Pakistan's Security
Global Strategic & Securities Studies Review
In this paper we examine the security implications for Pakistan after the engagement of two power... more In this paper we examine the security implications for Pakistan after the engagement of two powerful states, China and United States. After the incident of September 11, 2001 (9/11) and their security impacts in the capacity of Pakistan's domestic and peripheral front. Their rivalry in the 21st century at the geo strategic, geopolitical and geo-economic level have been explained on the basis of realism, neo-realism and complex interdependence philosophies of international relations. The drastic political and strategic change in the status of Kashmir propelled Pakistan and China to review their foreign policies in future. In response, China wants Pakistan a strategic partner to closely look onto Afghanistan's political crisis during and after the withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan. However, the strategic relationship nuclear partnership between America and India has allowed the Sino-Pak strategic and nuclear partnership to level the magnitude of the United States' infl...
Judicial Activism , Constitutional Challenges in the United States
Global Legal Studies Review
Mega projects in the State are difficult to be protected under constitutional jurisdiction. It is... more Mega projects in the State are difficult to be protected under constitutional jurisdiction. It is difficult fora judge to make any decision in the light of a prevailing law legislated by a parliament. The changing image of courts has culminated in the role of the legislature as the subservient organ, which no more remains a supreme body in the State. This factor badly affected the democratic development in the State. This new trend has originated in court-centric and imperialistic judges who have to play their role beyond the constitutional parameters to redress the core issues of society.
An Empirical Analysis of the Role of Media in Government Accountability in Pakistan
Global Political Review
This article is aimed to empirically investigate the role of media on governmental accountability... more This article is aimed to empirically investigate the role of media on governmental accountability in Pakistan. The article employs positivism and quantitative methodology. A survey approach has been adopted to collect primary data from relevant stakeholder sin Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This article intends to find the media's role in fostering government accountability. Furthermore, them ediating role of political parties was also checked through mediation analysis. Primary data analysis reveals that there is a considerable association between media and government accountability. This article concluded that the media revolution has a significant effect on governmental accountability.
Psychological Implications of COVID-19 Epidemic on the University Students
LINGUISTICA ANTVERPIENSIA, Aug 18, 2021
The corona virus (COVID-2019) increases hastily in the entire globe, reckoning an outbreak of rut... more The corona virus (COVID-2019) increases hastily in the entire globe, reckoning an outbreak of ruthless transmittable pneumonia 1 the incessant broaden of the contagion, is probable to impinge on the students' psychological health. 2 In illumination of the eruption of COVID-19 in Pakistan, the investigator feels the same heaviness amongst learners in the premises of academia. The data was collected through a team of M. Phil students that were studying in SS&PE department of Gomal University. The data collected from all those students, participated in competitive sports activities. The data were analyzed by applying (frequency, percentage, mean, non-parametric chi-square test and t-test as statistical tools with help of SPSS software version, 25. The result of the study shows that the university's students 56.04% were well aware of COVID-19. 50.1% of total university students were of the opinion to adopt the proper precautionary measures. The study observed that University's students 42.72% were psychologically depressed regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. The University's students were well aware of COVID-19, the students were psychologically depressed regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, and urban students were more psychologically affected by the COVID-19 outbreak than the rural students. It was also concluded that male and female and athletes, non-athletes were having the same psychological effect. However, the population was of the opinion that their response will be positive with special reference to adopt precautionary measures.
Hate Speech in Mosques Versus Sectarian Violence in Pakistan: Causes and Recommendations
Dialogue, Jun 10, 2021
Moderating Role of Cognitive Style in Decision Making on the Relationship between Satisfaction Factor and Turnover Intention
Czech-Polish historical and pedagogical journal, 2018
The aim of the paper is to identify the moderating effect of analytical cognitive style on the re... more The aim of the paper is to identify the moderating effect of analytical cognitive style on the relationship between salary satisfaction and turnover intention among academicians. The survey approach questions were used in order to collect the primary data from informants. Total 502 complete questionnaires were collected back and used in the analysis. SPSS 21 was sued for developing database for analyzing data. The bivariate correlation and hierarchical multiple regression was used in analysis. The results of correlation revealed the significant relationship between salary and turnover intention, salary and analytical cognitive style, analytical and turnover intention. The academicians were found satisfied from the salary packages. The analytical cognitive style was found acting as a moderator between salary satisfaction and turnover intention. Complete moderation has occurred. So this study introduced the new model of job satisfaction with novel results of moderation in the theory o...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations, May 31, 2013
This paper made an effort to examine the constitutional fundamentals of federalism in Pakistan. I... more This paper made an effort to examine the constitutional fundamentals of federalism in Pakistan. Its focal point is on the major constitutional developments made in Pakistan for the promotion of federalism, by examining the problems faced by federalism. This is because of the fact that the federal form of government is more proper for those societies which are diverse in nature. A greater part of the societies in Pakistan consist of diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic groups. If the mixture of these groups is not combined by a viable political system, the endurance of the particular society may be at risk.
Development of the Best-fit Models to Evaluate Academic Performance of the University Teachers: A Survey of Gomal University Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Interchange
Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 2021
The study investigated the uses of a cell phone in educational activities of students at a higher... more The study investigated the uses of a cell phone in educational activities of students at a higher level. The recommendation of National Professional Standards on the use of ICT in education provides a strong theoretical background for the study. The objectives of the study focused on the investigation of the perception of teachers and students regarding the uses of the cell phone in educational activities and effective communication between students and teachers for educational progress. Adopting a descriptive research design, a survey was carried out to investigate one hundred respondents by using a self-developed questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed through percentage and findings were tabulated consequently which show that majority of respondent uses a cell phone for instructive activities and having positive effects on students’ educational performances. Furthermore, the uses of a cell phone in educational activities facilitate teachers and students at the same level i...
Global Social Sciences Review, 2019
This paper focuses on the history of Islamic studies and the growth of Muslim edification scheme ... more This paper focuses on the history of Islamic studies and the growth of Muslim edification scheme subsequent to the arrival of Islam in South Asia (712 A.D) and also explores the key role played by the Emperors in its establishment since 1206 A.D. Thereafter, it will highlight the efforts of Muslim rulers in introducing religious-cum-modern education system through Madrassah (religious seminaries) in Indo-Pakistan Sub-continent including the period of British-India from 1757 to 1947 A.D. which adversely affected the Muslim education system by introducing foreign educational reforms to target the curriculum of the Islamic education system. The paper will shed light on the development of Madrassahin Pakistan and the 9/11 incident that has drastically affected the image of the religious seminaries in imparting Islamic education to the people in the global community.
Global Social Sciences Review, 2018
People with some digital literacy using social media seem more inclined to transformational leade... more People with some digital literacy using social media seem more inclined to transformational leadership style and simultaneously, dislike and avoid a preference for the transactional type of leaders. The reason is that TRF is based on high connectivity between leader and followers, while TRS runs on the documented rules and regulations without any continuous change so subordinates are given guidelines once and no need of constant communication. This study investigates the existence of these links among the Faculty members of universities in D.I.Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The objective is to statistically measure the nature and strength of the hypothesized links among educated citizens. The statistical results are supportive at the level of positive and negative relations; however, the readings from connections show varying statistics regarding the power of the links. The simultaneous existence of both positive and negative impacts of SM has been well established with huge st...
Women Participation in Politics Under Devolution of Power Plan (DOPP): A Case Study of Balochistan
The purpose of research is to gauge the impact on women in the devolution of power in Balochistan... more The purpose of research is to gauge the impact on women in the devolution of power in Balochistan.Since the creation of Pakistan, it has weak historical record of political and socialservices and its delivery is widely blamed on over centralized and inefficient national government. Military Governments had focused on local bodies system more than civilian rulers. The dictators paid more attention to local government to remove the suffocation because national politics was banned. There were three military dictatorswhich took over the country and then introduced local government systems in Pakistan.Firstly, General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced basic democracies in 1959, secondly, General Muhammad Zia -ul- Haq enforced local bodies systemin1979 and then GeneralPervezMusharraf announceddevolution power plan in2000. According to the 1998 census, population of the country was 130.6 million and almost half of population covered women community.The share of women in Balochistan was 49.39% ...
Effect of Job Stressors Onjob Performance of Lecturer Physical Education; Mediating Role of Coping Mechanism (Relaxation Coping)
International Journal of Science, Technology and Society, 2021
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of job stressors on job performance with media... more The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of job stressors on job performance with mediating role of coping mechanism. The finite Population of the study comprised of 73 female and 97male physical education lecturers’ serving in government colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Three different types of self-administered cum close-ended questionnaires such as Job Stressors, Job Performance and Coping Mechanism were used for the data collection. Face and content validity was done from the export in the relevant field. To assess the feasibility of the tool; the researcher conducted a small scale preliminary study i.e. a pilot study with 25 lecturers physical education (13 male and 12 female), the subgroup of the intended population. Mean, stander deviation, multiple regressions and Pearson’s correlation coefficient used to test the hypotheses. The process v3.3 by Andrew F. Hayes was used for mediation. Results of existing study highlighted that there is a positive and signi...
Rising Access to Information: Dynamics and Implication
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2015
Access to information is a fundamental condition for enabling citizens’ active participation in t... more Access to information is a fundamental condition for enabling citizens’ active participation in the modern democratic systems. The availability of sufficient required information to citizens makes the accountability of the government possible. It is the age of information led globalization. Individual and societies are getting far more connected than ever before. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are the prominent characteristics of the modern age. The innovative, integrative, easily available and user friendly communication technologies are enhancing citizen’s access to information. Consequently, citizens are becoming far more empowered. This phenomenon has profound political, economic and social impacts. Relying on the existing research, this article juxtaposes the findings from different researches and presents them in a meaningful compact way.
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Papers by Dr. Azmat Ali Shah
role of religion in politics to address governance issues. These governance reforms are a model for the leadership in Pakistan
role of religion in politics to address governance issues. These governance reforms are a model for the leadership in Pakistan