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The concept of Human equality is very old, almost all the religions of the world considered it a compulsory portion of Human Life. The Two Divine religions Islam and Christianity present quite different views about human equality. The present research work is an attempt to bring out Quranic and Biblical thoughts about human equality and its historical facts, their review and comparative analysis. The main objective of the present study is to describe the Islamic and Biblical concepts of Human equality with special references of old and new Testaments and the Quran. The methodology used in this present work is qualitative and based upon exploratory and evaluative techniques. The study has mainly been conducted through primary sources, including Old and New Testaments, The Quran and Books of Ahadith, with an aim to draw the comparative analysis of both Divine Books as Old Testament considers Israelis as a superior creature, on the other the Quran promotes the universal concept of Human equality and consider every human being equal. This comparative study sheds light on the various aspects of human equality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concept of security has undergone profound transformation marked by a paradigm shift, consequent of the growing importance of non-traditional threats periling human security and state security. Non-traditional security threats have not been adequately addressed by Pakistan. Moreover, the fall-out of Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) affected Pakistan the most, given its geostrategic location and role as a frontline ally of the US. It undermined Pakistan's human dimension of security in two ways: firstly, the scourge of terrorism directly aggravated the situation of human security, and secondly, it further led to the marginalisation of various issues such as water scarcity, environmental degradation, food insecurity, population explosion and energy crises which have been transformed into non-traditional security threats and are horrendously affecting the human security and state stability. This paper is an attempt to investigate the delicate issue of Pakistan's increasing human insecurity in the theoretical context of non-traditional security paradigm. To establish the main hypothesis, both primary and secondary sources are consulted. Major research outcomes mostly comply with the core hypothesis which is an urgent call to deal with the ever-enhancing human security concern in Pakistan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article addresses the intrastate hydro issues and conflicts in India. With the advancement of industrial development, the issue of hydro resource sharing and acquisition has emerged as a major issue in the country. Presently Indian states are facing serious disputes over the hydro resource sharing formulas and construction of mega water reservoirs over the shared water resources. Water deprivation has even compelled some states to demand for themselves a separate state, causing alienation from the Indian federation. This article strives to look into the parameters adopted by the federal government of India for resolution of the issues. It also investigates how India has been unable to adopt and devise a permanent hydro management policy. The expert view opines that if the grim hydro management situation is not addressed properly it may lead to water scarcity and consequent deteriorated internal political scenario. This article suggests that this issue can be resolved through viable hydro management strategies that involve all stakeholders with a positive purpose to satisfy each one of them. Ultimately, it is suggested that unless India improves its water sharing mechanisms with the neighboring countries, the internal strategies to resolve the issue would go in vain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Energy sector in Pakistan is facing disastrous decline from almost one decade. There are multiple reasons behind this phenomenon. In order to find out genuine causes of this decline and workable solution it is dire need to hold a comprehensive study of three aspects of energy sector; energy generation, energy management and issues and problems in overall energy sector. The underlying purpose of this article is to bring out not only the causes of energy sector's dilapidation but also suggest some workable solutions as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Energy is viewed as the most crucial sector in elements of state's power in recent times. Energy sector is not only closely associated to the economic progress of a state but also determined the standing of a state in the committee of nations. In this connection energy sector is closely associated with the good governance and astute policy making mechanism of any state. By applying same hypothesis on Pakistan's energy scenario, many factors come to surface that help to understand the energy sector crisis in Pakistan. Revival of energy sector in Pakistan, in many ways is connected to the revival of governance standards in Pakistan. This is the only remedy that can stabilize the energy sector but also boom the economy of the country. Unless a longterm and viable policy is created with the consensus of all stakeholders, no policy can meet its desired ends. There are several examples in the region and in the world where nations have overcome their energy sector issues with viable policies. These examples can help Pakistan in many ways to overcome its energy sector issues. Good Governance is such a panacea that can help out to overcome many issues including energy sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue of water has a central position in world politics. The flow of trans-boundary water makes it relevant for more than one state. Rapid increase in world population, industrialization, urbanization and scarcity of fresh water resources has put immense pressure on water resources, both surface and ground water. South Asia is the part of world inhabiting about one quarter of global population and presenting to the world most volatile conflicts. Interstate hydro politics is today one of the most important issues on states' agenda. The partition plan of India and Pakistan sowed the seed of this conflict. The other states of South Asia i-e, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal are also in a constant rift with India over water. This paper tries to explore the causes of this conflict, the intensity which water scarcity has assumed and its implications for regional relations. The research has suggested water governance as a solution to this issue on part of all states for internal management of water resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]