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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> RESEARCH OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED(ROSS) en-US Annals of Human and Social Sciences 2790-6795 <p><img src="https://ahss.org.pk/img/open-access.png" alt="Open Access" /></p> <p><strong>RESEARCH OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED(ROSS)</strong> &amp; <strong>Annals of Human and Social Sciences (AHSS)</strong> adheres to <strong>Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License</strong>. The authors submitting and publishing in <strong>AHSS</strong> agree to the <strong>copyright policy</strong> under <strong>creative common license 4.0 (Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International license)</strong>. 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Therefore, <strong>RESEARCH OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED(ROSS)</strong> &amp; <strong>Annals of Human and Social Sciences (AHSS)</strong> follow an <strong>Open Access Policy</strong> for copyright and licensing.</p> <p><img src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" alt="Creative Commons License" /> </p> <p><a href="https://sfdora.org/"><img src="https://ahss.org.pk/img/signatory-of-dora.png" alt="Signatory of DORA" /></a></p> Empowering the Nations: Assessing the Energy Crisis-Post Federalization: A Case Study of Bagmati Province in Nepal https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/724 <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> Shilata Pokharel Iram Khalid Copyright (c) 2024 Annals of Human and Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 5 3 731 745 10.35484/ahss.2024(5-III)01 Digital Propaganda and Political Manipulation: An Analysis of Social Media's Role in Pakistani Politics https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/725 <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> Hassan Khalil Copyright (c) 2024 Annals of Human and Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 5 3 10 24 10.35484/ahss.2024(5-III)02