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01 - Islamophilia as a Predictor of Islamophobia in Pakistan: whether the Political I

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).01
10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).01      Published : Dec 2023

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    This quantitative study looks into the relationship between Islamophilia, Islamophobia, political instability, and extremism & terrorism in Pakistan. A convenient sampling technique was used to collect 137 responses from students pursuing BS and MS degrees in Rawalpindi and Islamabad cities. The findings reveal a significant relationship between Islamophilia and Islamophobia, with Islamophilia... Details

    Islamophilia, Islamophobia, Political Instability, Extremism & Terrorism, Pakistan.

    (1) Haroon Elahi
    Head PTV World, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Wajid Zulqarnain
    Associate Professor, Department of Media Sciences, University of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Naveed Ullah Hashmi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media Sciences, University of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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02 - Radical Media: The Story of the Fazlullah Radio in Swat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).02
10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).02      Published : Dec 2023

Abstract

    This study qualitatively analyzes the role of an FM Radio Station in escalating militancy and penetrating radical thinking among the people of Swat. The Fazlullah radio was an illegal broadcaster initially established for the translation of the Holy Quran but later switched to radical content and challenged the writ of the government. The study finds that the legitimate media channel being license... Details

    Radical Media, Fazlullah Radio, Swat, Militancy, Talibanization

    (1) Bakht Zaman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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03 - Linguistic Barriers in Communication between Doctors and Patients: An Analysis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).03
10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).03      Published : Dec 2023

Abstract

    Effective communication between doctors and patients is important for providing quality healthcare. However, linguistic barriers can significantly affect doctor-patient communication leading to misunderstandings and misdiagnoses. This research paper presents a comprehensive review of the linguistic barriers encountered in doctor-patient communication, especially in Pashtoon society and the factors... Details

    Doctor, Patient, Communication Problems

    (1) Sumbal Imran
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syeda Faryal
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sumaira Rauf
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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04 - Analyzing the Implementation of Press Council of Pakistan Codes: A Sociological

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).04
10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).04      Published : Dec 2023

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    Mass media wield significant influence over human social, economic, and cultural realms. The formulation of media laws and ethics aims to regulate the press, with ethical codes playing a crucial role in decision-making. This study focuses on two ethical codes of the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP): unethical reporting and the projection of crime news. Employing quantitative content analysis, the r... Details

    Crime News, Reporting, Codes of Ethics, Media Ethics

    (1) Zil e Huma
    Lecturer, Media and Communication Studies, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Naveeda Irum Warsi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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05 - The Role of Media in Shaping Pakistan's Foreign Policy

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).05
10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).05      Published : Dec 2023

Abstract

    This paper examines the relations between foreign policy and the media, with a special emphasis on Pakistan. The study looks at how media coverage affects Pakistan's foreign policy. It examines how the media shapes public opinion, informs legislators, and serves as a forum for policymaking. The study intends to investigate how Pakistani foreign policy is shaped by modern media comprehending larger... Details

    Foreign Policy, Global dynamics, Policymakers, Media coverage, Diplomatic Strategies

    (1) Nasir Khan
    PhD, Faculty of Media & Communication Studies, University of the Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Faisal Aziz
    Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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