https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/issue/feed 2024-07-26T17:14:36+05:00 Dr. Gulzar Ahmed editor@ahss.org.pk Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Research of Social Sciences (SMC-Private) Limited (ROSS) Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (N0. 0218990)</strong> is an educational set up to manage the educational and research activities with modern scientific devices for the welfare and to educate the nation with these objectives</p> <ul> <li>To improve the quality of education and research activities</li> <li>To provide the chance to avail modern method of teaching and learning to students, teachers and researchers.</li> <li>To held conferences, lectures, discussions to raise research activities</li> </ul> <p>Annals of Human and Social Sciences (AHSS) publishes original and quality research in all disciplines of social sciences is a <strong>Double-blind peer-reviewed</strong> <strong>open access</strong> multidisciplinary research journal that publishes. This academic research journal addresses both applied and theoretical issues in social sciences in English language. Likely subscribers are universities, research institutions, governmental, non-governmental agencies and individual researchers.</p> https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/724 2024-07-26T17:11:14+05:00 Shilata Pokharel yaseen.yen+ShilataPokharel@gmail.com Iram Khalid yaseen.yen+IramKhalid@gmail.com

<p>This study aims to analyze the consequences of the energy crisis in the Bagmati Province. The Energy crisis is the most challenging issue at the global level. Energy production is most powerful in globalization, Nepal has many energy possibilities after the Federalizations with all three tiers of government focused on development. A mixed method applied following qualitative and Quantitative research. Through interview schedule, both public and private energy producers were interviewed, pre-tested in the study areas during Oct-Dec 2023. The infrastructure demands and materials due to urbanization have increased energy-electricity. After federalization, the local development work progressed and energy demand accelerated whereas production was recorded as insufficient. The lack of an input system and mechanization are the priorities in the farming sectors that resulted in crisis and shortage. The local resource utilization and distribution of energy to the need-based purpose are advised.</p>

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<p>The advent of digital technology has transformed information dissemination, with social media playing a key role. In Pakistan, social media's rapid adoption has reshaped the political landscape, creating new channels for engagement and activism. However, it has also enabled populist and authoritarian actors to use digital propaganda to influence public opinion. This study examines the strategies and societal implications of digital propaganda in Pakistan, focusing on social media's role in political manipulation. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research includes a survey of 1,000 social media users and interviews with 12 experts. Findings reveal that 90% of respondents use social media as their primary information source. Qualitative analysis shows deliberate and pervasive digital propaganda. Interviewees highlight the strategic use of social media to manipulate public perception. The study concludes that digital propaganda is a significant threat to democratic values in Pakistan. It recommends improved media literacy and effective countermeasures to manage digital propaganda's impact.</p>

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