The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences

Author(s):Akber Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Media & Communication Studies, Karakoram International University Gilgit, Pakistan. Email: akber.ali@kiu.edu.pk

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Public discourse on China is widespread in Pakistan. How China is depicted in the national press of Pakistan remains to be examined academically. The current study aims to dwell on the images of China in the editorial genres of the popular Urdu press of Pakistan. The findings of the study suggest that contrary to the global media depictions of China, there is an overarching „favorable‟ image of China in the popular press of Pakistan and that that China is predominantly presented as „trustworthy ally‟ of Pakistan. The study found no significant differences in the images of China in the chosen newspapers. The discussion elaborates the possible explanations for the over-arching pro-China frame in the news media of Pakistan. „China is the only country that supports and provides help to Pakistan in all fields of life‟ (Editorial, Nawa-e-Waqt, 10 June, 2015). „Xi‟s visit to Pakistan is a historic‟. (Editorial, Daily Express, April 22, 2015).

Author(s):2Correspondent Author: Mohammad Taieb, Professor and Chairman, Department of Social Anthropology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan, Email: taieb@uop.edu.pk 1Liaqat Ali, Visiting Teacher, Dep

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The purpose of the paper is descriptive analysis of the patterns and cultural traditions related to marriage of khanabadoshi community located in District Mardan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Data for this qualitative micro-focused research was collected through participant observation, key informants, in-depth interviews, and group discussions. A socio-economic survey of the total 90 households was conducted and found that majority of these inhabitants were having nuclear family system. It was noted that Khanabadosh of the reported area are going through a transitional period of spatial mobility towards permanent settlement and few of them have been settled as permanent residents in the area. Therefore, based on residence patterns, they were bifurcated into permanently settled and spatially mobile population. Majority of them were monogamous and prefer early marriages. Elopement is quite common among them. Those who are permanently settled, practice endogamous and exogamous marriages within themselves and with the host community respectively while those who are mobile are strictly endogamous. In monetary sense marriages are classified into marriage by bride-wealth (tak) and marriage by women exchange (badal). Permanently settled population prefers bride-wealth while spatially mobile practices exchange marriages. Divorce is commonly observed among them.

Author(s):1Correspondent author: Saima Manzoor, Department of English literature, University of Balochistan, Pakistan. Email: prof.rauf2014@gmail.com 2Dr. Fouzia Rehman Khan, Assistant Professor, English Lingui

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Hardy has a multidimensional approach to the work of art. His philosophy is concerned with the nature of existence and individual‟s freedom of action and its consequences. His art is the reflection of his realistic approach, marked with sympathy and empathy, to life in general and his innate association with his indigenous land. He holds human actions and passions responsible for producing dire consequences.

Author(s):Correspondent Author: Asia Khatoon Khattak, Assistant Professor, Women University Swabi, Gulu Deri, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Email: asiakhttk@gmail.com

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Belt and Road is an international trade interconnectivity Initiative that intersects countries through seaports, roads, corridors, railways, bridges, gas, and oil pipelines etc. In view of U.S., Japan and India, China’s economic influence and rise is rapidly growing particularly through this initiative which is not for peaceful purposes. The initiative is endorsing cooperation, interdependence, and development throughout among the countries of various regions. It is projecting neoliberalism by empowering the economies of the developing countries and boosting their social progress by providing financial assistance for development infrastructures and projects. It is bringing idea of common peace and development. In paper, the descriptive-analytical approach has been used to examines China’s role under the initiative for promoting mutual, development, peace, and interdependence particularly in Singapore Seaport, Strait of Malacca and Kyaukpru Seaport, Myanmar.

Author(s):3Correspondent author: Rukhsana Y. Maroof, Higher Education Department, KP. Email: rukhsanamaroof@gmail.com 1Sehrish Khan, Comsats University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 2Shagufta Perveen, Hazara Un

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Trend to use video games in health sector is increasing day by day. Many games are designed to provide psychological support to patients suffering from chronic and progressive diseases. Remission-II game is designed to boost up the treatment process of cancer patients. Current study explored the effect of Remission Game on depressive symptoms of cancer patients. A pretest posttest approach is used to conduct this study on a sample of 60 cancer patients. All the participants were assessed with the help of Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC). Then they were randomly assigned to two equal groups, i-e control group and experimental group. 30 participants of experimental group played Remission-II game for a period of one month while the remaining 30 subjects of control group did not play any game. After a month, both groups were retested on CES-DC scale. Paired sample t-test was applied to compare the pretest and post-test scores of both groups. Results revealed significant difference in pretest and posttest results in experimental group while participants of control group revealed greater depression scores in posttest. Hence it was concluded that Remission game is an effective psychological support that can be used to decrease the depression level of cancer patients. Results of the study can be used to test the Remission game with other types of psychological problems as well.

Author(s):Faiz Ullah Jan & Muhammad Altaf

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