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01 - Indo-Pak Relations in Ideological Perspective after 9/11: Critical Discourse Ana

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).01
10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).01
Published : Jun 2021

Abstract

    The objective of this work was to utilize the critical discourse analysis in the reporting and coverage of Indo-Pak relations from an ideological perspective after 9/11. The critical discourse analysis of local, international, and business news, editorials, articles, columns, and letters to the editor published in Nawa-i-Waqt, a Pakistani Urdu Newspaper, is carried out. The overall purpose of the ... Details

    Indo-Pak Relations, Urdu Newspaper, Occupied Kashmir, CDA, 9/11

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahid Nawaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of English linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Asif
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Framework to Counter Lone Wolf Terrorist Activity via Web

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).02
10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).02
Published : Jun 2021

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    Lone wolf is one of the most dangerous shape of terrorism as they are almost undetectable. Although lone wolf is almost untraceable, it is possible that they leave footprints while using internet. However, internet is primarily used to communicate ideology to potential lone wolf, and visitors of such internet sources or websites require technical expertise which is not very common. This enables lo... Details

    Lone Wolf, Internet, Digital Media, Terrorist Attacks, Rational, Detecting

    (1) Shabnam Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Faizan Asghar
    MPhil, Peace & Counter Terrorism Studies, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahid Akbar
    Ministry of Defense.
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03 - Semantic Analysis of the Linguistic Features Used on Urdu Hoardings in Lahore

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).03
10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).03
Published : Jun 2021

Abstract

    It is an established truth that advertising copywriters expertly manipulate language to suit their purpose of communicating advertising messages (Emodi, 2011). This research aims to explore to what extent advertisers manipulate language rather distinctively than the daily use of language. The current work presents a descriptive analysis of the linguistic features of Urdu ads at semantic level. The... Details

    Semantic Analysis, Linguistic Features, Hoardings, Urdu

    (1) Nimra Rafiq
    FAST, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Namra Fazal
    FAST, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mohsin Tajammul
    FAST, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Global Culture and the Media undermine our Culture: A Case of Urdu-Dubbed Turkis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).04
10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).04
Published : Jun 2021

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    This study is about the effects of Urdu-dubbed Turkish dramas on Pakistani society: A case of the Foundation University of Rawalpindi. With the help of a questionnaire, data is collected from the students. The reason for selecting such students is that the youth is more exposed to such dramas and easily get influenced by the new trends. One hundred students are selected on the basis of age, gender... Details

    Urdu-dubbed Turkish Dramas, Effects, Pakistani Society, Youth, Influence, Impacts, Undermining of Culture

    (1) Faisal Aziz
    Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Salman Amin
    Lecturer (Visiting), Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Naseem Anwar
    Lecturer, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Impact of Social Media Coverage of Taliban's Takeover on the Mental Health of Af

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).05
10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-II).05
Published : Jun 2021

Abstract

    Taliban re-controlled Afghanistan on August 15 2021, for the second time in its history. This rapid takeover left immense effects on the lives of Afghans globally. It also affected the economy, politics and routine affairs of the country. Some of the Afghans lost their lives while others lost their jobs. Using thematic analysis, the current study probes the frequency and priority of social media u... Details

    Social Media, Taliban Takeover, Mental Health, Conflict

    (1) Bin Yamin Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Fakhruddin Naseer
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Communication and Media Studies, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abobakar Khan
    MS Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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