Education, Dialogue and Deterrence: Tools to Counter Terrorism

Akhter, Faheem

doi:10.13189/sa.2016.040408

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“…Faculty is the most important element of educational institutions, their qualification and quality of deliverance result into production of quality alumni (Akhter F. , 2016). The objective of this research was to find out the major factors that affect the faculty turnover in the Higher Education Institutes of Karachi.…”

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Frequent Faculty Turnover: Challenge for HEIs in Urban Areas of Pakistan

Akhter

2020

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There is a rapid growth in Higher Education Institution (HEIs) of Pakistan in couple of years. These HEIs need qualified faculty to produce quality alumni, however somehow or the other retention of quality faculty is a challenge for HEIs. This research is carried out with an endeavors to find out the causes of frequently turnover of faculty in Higher Education Institution (HEIs) in Karachi. 22 item questionnaires were used to collect the data from the faculty of renowned private sector HEIs of Karachi. For the sample of 280 Multiple Regression Analysis and Principal Component Factor Analysis were applied to interrogate the hypotheses. Results indicated that there is a significant relationship between career progression and the faculty turnover whereas Compensation & benefits and job stress have insignificant impact.

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Frequent Faculty Turnover: Challenge for HEIs in Urban Areas of Pakistan

Akhter

2020

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“…Russia is likely to play a limited role in present global issues and relatively assertive role in regional issues, mostly taking china on board. It is effectively using regional platform to protect its interests in CARs against growing US inroads (Akhter, 2016a). China is likely to adopt non-confrontational Journal of Education & Social Sciences approach vis-à-vis the USA; largely focusing on economic growth, its Pakistan friendly stance on issues concerning Indo-Pak relations will remain relevant as long as these do not impinge upon its national interests under evolving strategic dispensation.…”

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Extremism and Intolerance: Psycho-Social Analysis and Wayforward

Iraqi¹,

Akhter²

2019

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Pakistan has been under security threats since her inception, however, the challenges it is facing today is unique in nature. Intolerance in society has given birth to social conflict, uprising of extremism, militancy and terrorism. The causes of psychological and emotional imbalance may be social injustice or psychological warfare. Institutions fighting to counter the threat are prime victims facing heavy casualty both in terms of men and material. At the initial level of this qualitative research, etiology of increasing intolerance, conflict and violence are examined with evidence from behavior of the inhabitants whereas in later part, the corollary is discussed with suggested way forward. Data is collected through interviewing target folks, literature review and evidence from society. An endeavor is made to discuss the facts which generally the citizens of Pakistan overlook or avoid. The research is primarily addressed to the students of Social Sciences and Administrative sciences, who could play a vital role to reduce conflict and intolerance in the society. It will also be a social service to the nation, while working as a reference for future study on the subject as an effort is made to identify the weak links of the society.

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“…Education does not mean acquiring degrees only but it contributes in character building, civilization, ethics and social values. Education keeps a society balanced, a state progressive and a nation alive (Akhter, 2016). Though Pakistan suffers a lot due to terrorism but figures indicates that a number of institution have been increasing yearly.…”

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Terrorism in Pakistan: Genesis, Damages and Way Forward

Iraqi¹,

Akhter²

2019

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Pakistan came into being as a truly democratic Islamic state, she was once a state with strong economy, stable government and policies. The golden principles of peace, liberty, and justice were preserved in its basic idea which led to the creation of an independent state. This research investigates the causes and impact of war against terrorism on Pakistan's economy, governance and social life. The data was collected through sources available on official websites, available literature were taken into consideration and by using a questionnaire from 320 respondents living in FATA area. Evidence is highlighted through tables, percentage values and graphs. Empirical results show that terrorism has substantially affected Pakistan's economy and governance in terms of unemployment, poverty, high cost of security in public and private sectors, uncertainty and high cost of doing business. Finally way forward to overcome the shortfall is suggested.

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Education, Dialogue and Deterrence: Tools to Counter Terrorism

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Frequent Faculty Turnover: Challenge for HEIs in Urban Areas of Pakistan

Frequent Faculty Turnover: Challenge for HEIs in Urban Areas of Pakistan

Extremism and Intolerance: Psycho-Social Analysis and Wayforward

Terrorism in Pakistan: Genesis, Damages and Way Forward

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