Urdu Short Stories and Freedom of Expression Freedom of expression is the main theme of this thesis which has been tried to be explored in its various forms in Urdu short stories. First chapter discusses definitions, ancient, modern and Islamic concepts of freedom of expression and limitations. A historical overview of freedom of expression along with restrictions imposed in various ages has been taken into account. People who lost their lives in their struggle for freedom of expression have also been discussed in this chapter. This chapter also includes discussion on Russian literature and banned works. Third chapter encompasses freedom of expression, restriction imposed by the state and Urdu short stories starting from Prem Chand and 'Angary' and continues with a discussion on works by progressive movement. During the army rules short story writers, playwrights, poets and authors were detained and exiled. Their jobs were terminated and they were imprisoned on different charges. Religious, gender, psychological and sexual issues and autonomy of opinion is the theme of fourth chapter. Though religion is the ultimate reality but the followers of religion create hindrances in the way of expressing feelings by imposing self-created restrictions. This issue has been discussed along with Pakistani society which is a male dominated society where emergence of such issues is an ancient concept. It was a matter of great concern for researcher to include a discussion on sexual and psychological issue to understand them and discuss ways and means of expressing such feelings in short stories. Fifth chapter discusses differences emerged from class-based society of sub-continent, feudalism, capitalism which resulted in confrontation between landowner and tenants, industrialists and workers. Restrictions surfaced from such issues were highlighted in short stories which make a part of discussion in this thesis. Last chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of freedom of expression in Urdu short stories.
حضرت رائج سیالکوٹی کو شعر و سخن میں مقام ارفع حاصل ہے۔ رائج مرزا بیدل اور حضرت شاہ آفرین کے ساتھ ہم طرح تھے۔ زیادہ ہجو ہی لکھتے تھے۔ کلام میں آمد بہت زیادہ تھی۔ آپ سو سال کی عمر میں ۱۷۳۳ء میں فوت ہوئے(۳) حاکم لاہوری نے ان کی تاریخ وفات یوں نکالی۔ ’’رفت رائج بعالم باقی‘‘ (۴) اردو میں بھی شعر کہتے تھے لیکن فارسی کلام کی طرف زیادہ توجہ تھی۔ ان کا اردو کلام مفقود ہے۔ منشی محمد دین فوق نے ان کے دیوان کے متعلق علامہ اقبالؒ سے ۴ مارچ ۱۹۳۳ء میں ایک خط کے ذریعے استفسار کیا۔ جواباً انہوں نے کہا کہ میں نے رائج کا دیوان فارسی میں خاصا ضخیم دیکھا ہے۔ (۵)
Our research paper is about to know that how Islamic work ethic (IWE) on organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs), Knowledge sharing behavior (KSBs) and organizational commitment between workers of colleges of Hajeera, district Rawalakot, Azad Jammu Kashmir. We take 210 workers of different colleges from Azad Jammu Kashmir for the purpose of this study. Result indicates that Islamic work Ethics (IWE) plays a strong impact on Organizational Citizenship behavior (OCB). In short one with having high Islamic work Ethics (IWE) possess more organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) as one who possess low Islamic work Ethics (IWE). Our results are indicating (IWE) has a direct relationship with Knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). One with high Islamic work Ethics (IWE) possess high Knowledge sharing behavior (KSB) as one with having low Islamic work Ethics (IWE) possess low Knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). In this paper we will show you theoretical & practical implications of our results.
Over the past decades the growth of private schools increased in Pakistan and it is higher in Gilgit-Baltistan where 42% private schools are providing education to more than 47% students of the region. The present survey study was conducted in District Hunza Nagar of Gilgit-BaItistan to investigate the factors which motivate and influence the parents' decision while selecting private schools for their children. The population of this study consisted of (n=270); the parents' of class 9th and 10th students of nine private high schools, selected through random sampling. The data were collected through a perception questionnaire comprising 30 items. The parents were asked to indicate their degree of agreement with each statement in the questionnaire, from ‘strongly disagrees' to 'strongly agrees’. The results of this study illustrate that curriculum standards, quality of teachers and teaching, school community relation, and future prospect are the major factors which influence parents' decision in selection of private schools. Results at a subscale level also revealed that parents think that private schools are providing modern education with English medium of instruction. Parents believe that private schools' teachers are more sincere and devoted; they timely check students' homework and give proper feedback. Furthermore, the findings indicated that parents believe that private schools students get good marks in board exams, easily get good job and are more competent and confident. Findings further reveal that private schools have strong relation with parents and community, and the school environment encourages quality teaching and learning. The results of this study provide significant insights about the factors which cause the increase of private sector schools. Based on the results of the study, some recommendations have been put forward for private, public schools, and Education Department of Gilgit Baltistan. Furthermore, the results of this study can be used as baseline for further study.