Purpose -Road and transportation has a significant role in the prosperity, economic growth and development of a region. The main purpose of this study is to conduct an in-depth analysis of local residents' attitude towards road and transport infrastructure (China-Pakistan economic corridor, CPEC) and the wider economic, social, cultural and environmental impact on local people.Design/methodology/approach -Data were collected using a questionnaire survey from the local people. Factor analysis and structural equation modelling approach were used to test the relation between the observed and latent variables.Findings -The result discovered that road infrastructure has significant socio-economic and cultural impacts that significantly affect the local people support for CPEC development. It also revealed that more promotion and awareness regarding benefits of the project for dwellers lead to more support of the local residents in the study area.Practical implications -Information provided by this study will help policymakers to gain local resident support for the project and make policies accordingly for the future projects.Originality/value -This study investigated the attitude and support of the local people based on the road infrastructure's social, economic, cultural and environmental impact, which has never been examined in the existing literature.

Efficient and safe transport by air, rail, road and sea plays a major role in countries’ economic and societal self-development. Transport’s role is pivotal in entire regions’ collegial prosperity and socio-economic capabilities. This case study investigates the perceived influence of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), on the Pakistani educational sector. Data were collected from 505 questionnaire respondents, residing in the Hazara Division, of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, in Northern Pakistan. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) are used to analyze the empirical data. The study’s results show that CPEC’s perceived accessibility and employment opportunities might have significantly positive effects on educating the host communities. Besides, people’s increased remuneration can undoubtedly mediate the effect of accessibility and employment on their education. Those collegially responsible for CPEC can benefit from these results, particularly in their formulating educational development plans and coping with unforeseen issues. The article also provides useful guidelines for CPEC practitioners and researchers.

The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast how differences in perceptions of sexual harassment impact productive work environments for employees in Pakistan as compared to the US; in particular, how it affects job satisfaction, turnover, and/or absenteeism. This study analyzed employee responses in Pakistan (n = 146) and the United States (n = 102, 76) using questionnaire data. Significant results indicated that employees who were sexually harassed reported (a) a decrease in job satisfaction (b) greater turnover intentions and (c) a higher rate of absenteeism. Cross-cultural comparisons indicated that (a) Pakistani employees who were sexually harassed had greater job dissatisfaction and higher overall absenteeism than did their US counterparts and (b) Pakistani women were more likely to use indirect strategies to manage sexual harassment than were US targets.

Article HistoryRoad and transport corridor play a significant role in the development of the country. This study examines the socio economic impact of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Pakistan and China has great relations from the beginning. China Pakistan economic corridor is very significant for both countries as it provide access of China to the warm water of Arabian Sea through a short and safe route which will save billions of shipping charges and time and will cover the current energy crises in Pakistan and provide employment and trade opportunities for the local people which will minimize unemployment and poverty in Pakistan and will improve the living standard and boost the economy of Pakistan. Contribution/ Originality:This study is one of the few studies which have investigated the different socio economic impact of China Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan. This study revealed that CPEC will improve the living standard and economic condition of the local people of Pakistan.

Background:The aim of this study was to determine the role of community participation in prevention of dengue fever in The Swat district located in the Northern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, which experienced a dengue fever outbreak in August, 2013. A total number of 8,963 dengue cases with 0.4% case fatality ratio were registered during the outbreak.Methods:A sample size of 354 respondents were proportionally allocated to each residential colony and then randomly selected. The association of independent variable (Community participation) and dependent variable (practices for control) were tested by using Chi Square test.Results:Results regarding perception of practices for dengue control with community participation showed that: practices for control had significant association with organization of people to eradicate dengue mosquitoes (p=0.00), community leaders (p=0.04), community efforts (p≤0.01), use of insecticides by community people (p=0.00) and involvement of community people in awareness campaign (p=0.00). Similarly, significant associations were found between practices for control and community shared information during dengue outbreak (p=0.00), community link with health department, NGO, Other agencies (p=0.02).Conclusion and Global Health Implications:We conclude that the spread of dengue epidemic was aided by the ignorance, laziness of the community people and government agencies. However, the people, religious scholars, leaders and government agencies were not organized to participate in dengue prevention and eradication, hence, the chances of dengue infection increased in community. The study recommends mobilizing local communities and activating local leadership with active participation of Government and non-government organizations for initiation of preventive strategies.