Ghulam Shabbir
Biographic Data
| ID | 4263320 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ghulam Shabbir |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ghulam |
| FAMILY NAME | Shabbir |
| SIGNATURE | SHABBIR G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Gujrat |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9679-1411 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Navigating pressure
This study explores the complex interplay between academic, social and cultural pressures and the mental health of female university students in Pakistan. Operating within a collectivist society, these students face unique challenges, including high academic expectations, financial constraints and rigid gender roles, which significantly increase their vulnerability to psychological distress, anxiety and depression. Despite the high prevalence of …
The United States between deterrence and disengagement
This discussion examines the evolving posture of the United States in the Middle East, focusing on the tension between deterrence and disengagement that increasingly defines its strategic ambiguity. It builds on the recent scholarly work and the policymaking discourse to posit that the current American policy is based on having a complicated combination of forward military presence, a periodically coercive approach, diplomatic signalling, and con…
Women’s Work in Postwar Italy
Provincial marginalisation and the myth of national unity
Afghanistan After U.S. Withdrawal
South Asia and the Challenges of Regional Stability
A review of the situation in South Asia as far as regional stability is concerned makes it evident that it is on a knife edge, most predominantly due to the combinations of geopolitical rivalries, domestic security issues, and long-term developmental imbalances. This paper questions the creation of these overlapping variables that come together to disarm peace and frustrate the working together of people, with a specific emphasis on how these int…
Suri-Akbar’s Administrative and Fiscal Reforms
This paper examines the administrative and fiscal reforms of Sher Shah Suri and Akbar the Great and assesses their long-lasting impacts on the design of the British colonial rule in India. The main research question is how much the British Raj depended on, modified, or changed the existing Mughal and Suri systems of administration instead of coming up with new institutions altogether. The main aim of the research is to examine how continuity and …
The Two-Nation Theory
The paper then aims to study the historical background of this theory, analyse the political impact of the Two-Nation Theory and evaluate on the significance of Two-Nation Theory in the modern world. Born in colonial India it was based on the view that Hindus and Muslims constituted two nations with sheer cultural and religious dissimilarities; which paved way for demand for Pakistan. The study employs historical, descriptive and analytical resea…
Provincial Marginalisation and the Myth of National Unity
The paper is a critical discussion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has been over the years being marketed as a key driver of national development but, ironically, seems to have further marginalized the provinces in Pakistan and raised the level of intergovernmental conflict in the country. The analysis, based on a qualitative approach to the topic and close examination of policy documents, statements made by authoritative fi…
Religious Identity and Political Mobilization
This study investigates the impact of religious identity on political mobilization through a comparative analysis of Hindu and Muslim leadership in British colonial India. The objective is to understand how religiously inspired political movements emerged and their implications on identity construction and political processes. The background highlights the significance of religious identity in shaping political strategies and the need to fill gap…
Bureaucratic Dynamics in Transitional Governance
This paper examines the role of the higher bureaucracy in the policy-making processes of Pakistan during the periods of Ayub (1958-1969) and Bhutto (1971-1977). The study employs a historical-comparative approach to examine the evolution of bureaucratic culture and its connection to governance across two distinct systems. The analysis draws upon primary sources, official records, and secondary research to elucidate the structural, social, and pol…
The Geo-Strategic and Geo-Economic Significance of The CPEC Project
This study presented an overview of the Pak-China relations in light of the geo-strategic and the geo-economic significance of the CPEC projects. The study mainly had two aims: firstly, it aimed to review the geo-strategic and the geo-economic significance of the CPEC; secondly, it aimed to articulate the major developments in the Pak-China relations i.e. under the ambit of the CPEC projects. The results of this study provided that the CPEC had a…
Improving safe post-abortion care practices
An estimated 50 million induced abortions occur in developing countries annually, and an estimated 7 million women are treated for complications associated with unsafe abortions. According to a 2012 estimate, 15 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 years seek treatment for abortion-related health complications in both private and public sectors. A high unmet need for family planning in Pakistan and a low percentage of women adopting a contraceptive method …
The Charismatic Leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
This study aims to critically evaluate the charismatic leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Moreover, to examine his vision and constitutional approach towards the issues of the Muslims. Through an extensive review of the literature, primary and secondary sources have been consulted. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of Jinnah’s charismatic leadership. Mainly this study provides insight to understand his v…
Can a path to peace promote export growth? Evidence from Pakistan and its trading partners
This study has investigated the connection between peace and performance of Pakistan’s export sector. The interstates conflicts, terrorist activities and war elements disturb the industry supply chain, damage the means of transportation, and increase the security measures and regulations, which make trade more expensive. On the other hand, encouragement of the peace process lowers military conflicts, promotes diplomatic cooperation, and hence tra…
Effect of Formal and Informal Institutional Indicators on Innovation Activities
Is it an institution, digital or social inclusion that matters for inclusive growth? A panel data analysis
This study empirically examines the impact of institutional quality, social inclusion and digital inclusion on inclusive growth across different economies characterized by different income groups. Particularly, the study examines the impact of institutions on inclusive growth by using the panel data for 83 countries over the period 2010-2017. For empirical specification, we used two-steps system-GMM estimation technique to tackle endogeneity and …
Is it an institution, digital or social inclusion that matters for inclusive growth? A panel data analysis
This study empirically examines the impact of institutional quality, social inclusion and digital inclusion on inclusive growth across different economies characterized by different income groups. Particularly, the study examines the impact of institutions on inclusive growth by using the panel data for 83 countries over the period 2010-2017. For empirical specification, we used two-steps system-GMM estimation technique to tackle endogeneity and …
The Charismatic Leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
This study aims to critically evaluate the charismatic leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Moreover, to examine his vision and constitutional approach towards the issues of the Muslims. Through an extensive review of the literature, primary and secondary sources have been consulted. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of Jinnah’s charismatic leadership. Mainly this study provides insight to understand his v…
Can a path to peace promote export growth? Evidence from Pakistan and its trading partners
This study has investigated the connection between peace and performance of Pakistan’s export sector. The interstates conflicts, terrorist activities and war elements disturb the industry supply chain, damage the means of transportation, and increase the security measures and regulations, which make trade more expensive. On the other hand, encouragement of the peace process lowers military conflicts, promotes diplomatic cooperation, and hence tra…
Effect of Formal and Informal Institutional Indicators on Innovation Activities
The Geo-Strategic and Geo-Economic Significance of The CPEC Project
This study presented an overview of the Pak-China relations in light of the geo-strategic and the geo-economic significance of the CPEC projects. The study mainly had two aims: firstly, it aimed to review the geo-strategic and the geo-economic significance of the CPEC; secondly, it aimed to articulate the major developments in the Pak-China relations i.e. under the ambit of the CPEC projects. The results of this study provided that the CPEC had a…
Improving safe post-abortion care practices
An estimated 50 million induced abortions occur in developing countries annually, and an estimated 7 million women are treated for complications associated with unsafe abortions. According to a 2012 estimate, 15 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 years seek treatment for abortion-related health complications in both private and public sectors. A high unmet need for family planning in Pakistan and a low percentage of women adopting a contraceptive method …
Religious Identity and Political Mobilization
This study investigates the impact of religious identity on political mobilization through a comparative analysis of Hindu and Muslim leadership in British colonial India. The objective is to understand how religiously inspired political movements emerged and their implications on identity construction and political processes. The background highlights the significance of religious identity in shaping political strategies and the need to fill gap…
Bureaucratic Dynamics in Transitional Governance
This paper examines the role of the higher bureaucracy in the policy-making processes of Pakistan during the periods of Ayub (1958-1969) and Bhutto (1971-1977). The study employs a historical-comparative approach to examine the evolution of bureaucratic culture and its connection to governance across two distinct systems. The analysis draws upon primary sources, official records, and secondary research to elucidate the structural, social, and pol…
South Asia and the Challenges of Regional Stability
A review of the situation in South Asia as far as regional stability is concerned makes it evident that it is on a knife edge, most predominantly due to the combinations of geopolitical rivalries, domestic security issues, and long-term developmental imbalances. This paper questions the creation of these overlapping variables that come together to disarm peace and frustrate the working together of people, with a specific emphasis on how these int…
Suri-Akbar’s Administrative and Fiscal Reforms
This paper examines the administrative and fiscal reforms of Sher Shah Suri and Akbar the Great and assesses their long-lasting impacts on the design of the British colonial rule in India. The main research question is how much the British Raj depended on, modified, or changed the existing Mughal and Suri systems of administration instead of coming up with new institutions altogether. The main aim of the research is to examine how continuity and …
The Two-Nation Theory
The paper then aims to study the historical background of this theory, analyse the political impact of the Two-Nation Theory and evaluate on the significance of Two-Nation Theory in the modern world. Born in colonial India it was based on the view that Hindus and Muslims constituted two nations with sheer cultural and religious dissimilarities; which paved way for demand for Pakistan. The study employs historical, descriptive and analytical resea…
Provincial Marginalisation and the Myth of National Unity
The paper is a critical discussion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has been over the years being marketed as a key driver of national development but, ironically, seems to have further marginalized the provinces in Pakistan and raised the level of intergovernmental conflict in the country. The analysis, based on a qualitative approach to the topic and close examination of policy documents, statements made by authoritative fi…
Navigating pressure
This study explores the complex interplay between academic, social and cultural pressures and the mental health of female university students in Pakistan. Operating within a collectivist society, these students face unique challenges, including high academic expectations, financial constraints and rigid gender roles, which significantly increase their vulnerability to psychological distress, anxiety and depression. Despite the high prevalence of …
The United States between deterrence and disengagement
This discussion examines the evolving posture of the United States in the Middle East, focusing on the tension between deterrence and disengagement that increasingly defines its strategic ambiguity. It builds on the recent scholarly work and the policymaking discourse to posit that the current American policy is based on having a complicated combination of forward military presence, a periodically coercive approach, diplomatic signalling, and con…
Women’s Work in Postwar Italy
Provincial marginalisation and the myth of national unity
Afghanistan After U.S. Withdrawal
Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East (7 works) · Economics (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Politics (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Belt and Road Initiative (4 works) · Business (4 works) · Economic growth (4 works) · Law (4 works) · South Asian Studies and Conflicts (3 works)