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Socio-Economic Development in Pakistan’s Rural Areas through CPEC

2024-10-25T17:56:29+00:00

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been a central topic of discussion in Pakistan’s political discourse for over a decade now. It has been termed as a regional game changer. This research article aims at analyzing the causes of socio-economic development in Pakistan’s rural regions because of the CPEC. It evaluates the role of CPEC in the rural development and poverty reduction and explores how there existed or has been an enhancement of the quality of living standards in the areas that are affected by the CPEC projects. The results depicted improvement in infrastructure, agricultural productivity, employment, and basic services. However, difficulties that are still present include the impacts on environment and the question of government control. In the final section of the article, measures that the policymakers should take to ensure that the CPEC benefits flow to the rural area have been outlined. This study employed mixed method to review and analyze data. Inductive and deductive reasoning was used to develop and substantiate the arguments.

Exploring Speech Acts of Request Among the Speakers of English and Pahari Language: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

2025-02-08T12:46:07+00:00

This paper identifies and contrasts the speech acts of request between native speakers of English and Pahari using a framework based on the Data Completion Task model. Fifteen native speakers of Pahari produced samples that were transcribed in the Pahari script. The results show deep contrasts between the two languages: English users favor indirect forms, which shift emphasis to politeness and minimize imposition, while Pahari users favor more direct forms of request, such as imperative forms. This lack of unconventionally indirect requests among the Pahari speakers and the infrequent use of conventionally indirect expressions suggests that Pahari's communication is straightforward. The comparative analysis there thus explains the cultural as well as the linguistic factors that influence the pragmatics of requests and hence contributes to the observation regarding cross-cultural communication patterns. Moreover, it enhances the English Learning experience for Pahari speakers by providing them indepth insights of pragmatics of English language and facilitating better way in understanding contextually appropriate use of English.

Economic Integration and Political Influence: Theoretical Perspectives on China's Belt and Road Initiative

2025-02-08T15:35:17+00:00

The main purpose of this research paper is to analyse and explore China’s policies and activities related to the Belt and Road Initiative through the lens of neoliberalism theory in International Relations. This theory is important for understanding current global political trends. The paper examines how the initiative reshapes international relations and the global order by creating new areas of influence and cooperation. It shifts state priorities towards economic and social growth, empowers developing countries and introduces a new international order based on mutual dependence, peace and cooperation. The paper employs a descriptive-analytical approach to explore the impacts of the initiative on political, economic and social trends. It analyses how the initiative benefits countries at national, international and global levels, enhancing their economic and social development and contributing to a more balanced world system. The study finds that China is promoting positive changes through new patterns of international relations focused on peace and cooperation.