الترجمة والعولمة: دراسة تحليلية

The purpose of this research paper is to identify the relationship between Globalization and Translation, and to discuss the impact of Globalization on Translation. Globalization has different meanings to different scholars but the common theme that may be derived from different definitions is to make global or worldwide in scope or application. Keeping in view the context of Translation Studies (TS) it is mentioned that Globalization means “to make source texts global or worldwide in understanding or application, where application refers to the teaching and/ learning about different cultures” This paper also indicates to various kinds of globalization. However the impact of Globalization on Translation was highlighted to make the point that globalization does not only impact on translation, but it has impact on the lives of translators and their jobs in addition to language translation services in various fields of translation including media, medical and legal field. It formulates an attempt to understand the significance of translation in a global context. The conclusion answered the question: Is globalization has positive and negative impact on translation?

A Study of Factors Affecting Dividend Yield and Dividend Payout Ratio of Oil and Gas Sector of Pakistan

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors which effect dividend yield and dividend payout ratio by taking 27 oil and gas companies which are listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE). This study provides empirical analysis of the effect of factors (earning per share, profitability, stock prices, firm size, lagged value of dividend, market to book value and financial leverage) on dividend yields, dividend payout ratio. The results from this analysis provide strong support that factors market to book value and financial leverage has negative relationship with dividend yield and dividend payout ratio. The results also demonstrate that profitability, earning per share, firm size, stock price and lagged value of dividend have positive relationship with dividend yield and dividend payout ratio. A major part of these results reveal that stock price, profitability and firm size have great effect on dividend yield and dividend payout ratio.