The Sakesar Limestone of Early Eocene is studied for facies characterization and diagenetic studies using core of Balkasar-7, Potwar sub-basin. The Sakesar Limestone in the studied core is mainly comprised of Limestone, Dolomitic limestone and Argillaceous / Shaly Limestone. For petrographic study 26 samples were selected and on the basis of petrographic obeservation seven microfacies are identified which include, Larger Foraminiferal Wackestone-Packstone, Bioclastic-Nummulitidae Wa...

Reservoir characterization is crucial in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves. Effective assessment of reservoir characteristics is achievable using well log data. However, the well log data is restricted to a single dimension. This calls for the application of seismic data along with well log data for spatial characterization of reservoirs. Developing proper relation between the seismic and well log data therefore holds the key for precise delineation of reservoir...

Radon Elnission Studies and Hydrogeochemical Investigations of Tattapani Hot springs (Kotli, Azad Kashlnir, Pakistan) Surface manifestation of geothermal water occurs in Tattapani town near Kotli district, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. An integrated study focusing on radon emissions from soil gas and hydro-geochemistry of hot springs has been carried out for characterizing the subsurface geothermal system. This methodological combination of radon with hydrochemistry plays an important r...

Keeping in mind that environmental alterations have affected our agro-based industries very harshly and disturbed the production line of cereal crops, meeting this challenge plant breeders are trying new research techniques. The primary concern of plant breeders is to develop the multi resistant and high production cuitivars to feed the growing population that will reach up to 10 billion by 2050. The stream of modern cultivars with remarkable yield are needed to be developed by plan...

Since 1947, South Asian region remains a hub of wars because of the two belligerent neighbors India and Pakistan. It is one of the most volatile regions in the world. Before the adoption of nuclear weapons there were several all-out wars fought between the two belligerents that includes the 1948 Kashmir war, the 1965 and the 1971 war. But after 1998 when both the countries became nuclearized a shift in the mode of warfare started occurring. Ground realities reveal that after the nuc...

Historically women have been excludedfrOln cOlnbat roles in state militaries. At best women have participated in wars in non-combatants roles like medical staff, logistics and supplies managers. This tradition continues for most states in the world with a few exceptions. However, in recent years, 'women 's growing involvement in combat roles has initiated a public discourse. Other than this, contempormy politics and nature of warfare, new combat roles, peacekeeping m,issions and pos...

The Middle East is the epicenter of regional and global conflict brought on by state and non-state actors who are impacted by both intra and inter-state power political trends. The conflict resolution process has been adopted to handle the region's concerns in order to deal with the primary issues, insecurity, and strategic threats. The two main actors, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Iran are shaping the contours of political survival and struggles on the bases of faith; Shia-Sunn...

The burden of global poverty is spread unevenly among regions of the developirg world; among countries within those regions and among localities among those countries. Nearly half of the world's poor live in South Asia, a region that accounts for roughly 30% of the world's population. No task should, therefore, command higher priority for policy makers than that of reducing poverty which of course, is the fundamental objective of all economic development. Knowledge about the poo...

The topic of my research is An Anthropological Study of the Socio-Psychological Effects of Teclmology on Human Relationships. I have conducted this research because I have to analyze the generational perception of the people towards cellular technology to inquire that How far the people adopted the changing social set up with the usage of teclmology and also to know the Impact assessment of use of modem teclmology on social and political change and also to explore that How teclmolog...

The purpose of this research was to explore the role of social media in radicalization of university students. This was a qualitative research. The research methods used in this research were participant observation, snowball sampling, in-depth interviews using interview guide and case study. Other research tools used by qualitative researchers in anthropology were also employed. Radicalization is an extreme behavior adopted by the university students. Poverty, socio economic depri...

Struggle to gain power has been very old phenomenon. After hunting and gathering societies when tribes were formed, head of the tribes were selected on the basis of their achievements in battle fields and from that time power has been centre for rule. The main of objectives of the study were to know the power struggle relationship between majority and minority. Moreover to understand how majority behaves in a controlled environment especially when it's under the umbrella of minority...

The aim of the study was to find out possible meanings of happiness and the ways of interpretation on individual and collective levels. Factors like age, gender, education, casts, marital status, income residence and professions were asked in demographic section of socio-economic form (SES). A semi structured interview guide was developed having 18 loosely structured questions to keep the flow of interviews on right lines. There were 3 basic objective of the study; to understand h...

This study explores the socio-medical problems of the women and the spiritual practices that they perfonn for solution of these problems. The study explains the nature of their problems and they way the practices at the shrine serve as a mode of healing for them. Their social problems which are a contributing cause or primary cause of their medical problems have been explored. In this study Anthropological qualitative method was used for collection of the data. The qualitative metho...

Social Networking sites are termed to as web based services that give an opportunity to individuals to create their own personal profile with the choice of their own list of users and thereby connect with them in an altogether public forum that provides them with features such as chatting, blogging, video calling, mobile connectivity and video/photo sharing. People spend more than usual hours on social networking sites to download pictures, browse tlrrough updates seek entertainment...

Cockfighting is an entrenched activity customarily practiced in covert settings in the research area. TIns study is concerned to assess the process of cockfighting, methods involved, and feeding, conditioning, rearing and training practices of the local breeds of gamecocks. It provides an insight into the comprehension of people involved in fighting and uncovers the cultural and symbolic factors that determine the status of fight and cock fighters. Furthermore, it attempts to appreh...

The purpose of this research was to find out the benefits and academic experiences boarding schools rendering students of different cultures, ages and academic level. The key objectives of this study were to analyze the impact boarding school has on weak and disadvantage students and influence of benefits in gaining academic experience and academic achievement. This study aimed at investigating benefits that endorsing academic experiences to student who opt for boarding school. This...

The topic of my study is "Television and Masses: Designing Public Opinion through Political Talk Shows in Pakistan." I have studied how political talk shows and dialogue forums on private TV are informing and shaping the opinions of the audience. The study involves a comparative analysis of two cOlTimunities to see the difference of opinions and the factors that shape that different opinion. \'X1ith the last military coup in 1999, Musharraf put forth an agenda based on two main th...

The focus of this study is social exclusion of visual impaired children in the society and scarcity of material required for these blind children in special education schools. Visual impaired children are excluded in the society. Family of such children do not show any interest. The government is unable to provide fundamental facilities for these children for the education. Culturally, such proverbs existed that show prejudice and insignificance to visually impaired people. In Pakis...

The willingness to donate organs alter death is not widespread ill our country. P'ukist>ltl " fhe ratio ofdellland increasing day by day as compJred to supply. The ClUTenl study is "bOll! [hI: world view of the people "bOlil organ dOn