The present study explores the contemporary pedagogical practices of translation skills in undergraduate classrooms in Pakistan. Translation skills are essential components of the prescribed syllabuses and examinations. Classroom observations reveal that the students face problems in translation skills. Consequently, teaching and learning of translation skills need redesigning. The study aims to enhance awareness among students about the real implication of translation skills and suggest changes. The paradigm selected is the pragmatic analysis of contemporary unsuccessful pedagogical practices of translation skills. The data was collected from 321 undergraduate students of public and private institutions through a questionnaire. The data was analyzed descriptively. The findings reveal that the contemporary pedagogical practices of translation skills are less effective in enhancing translation skills as current translation practices focus on cramming translation rules and passages instead of developing students' autonomy. The research contributes to teaching and learning translation skills, especially for ESL teachers and learners. The outcomes of this research will lead future researchers to suggest further improvements in pedagogical practices of translation skills.

This paper examines how do themes of suffering, despair, and insignificance find in Samuel Beckett’s works. Employing a perspective of reader response theory, a thorough analysis of Beckett’s prominent works traces the nihilistic view of human existence within Beckett’s narrative.It reveals that Beckett’s well-crafted characters are trapped in a futile world and it hardly allows them to be free.It concludes with the assertion that Beckett’s works as a poignant reflection on the human condition, depicting struggles and disillusionment by individuals in a world devoid of inherent purpose. As it also deals with Beckett’s lesser-known works, it expands the horizon of Beckett scholarship by enhancing our understanding of Beckett’s profound contributions to the literary canon.