Present era has introduced persons with disabilities with a range of hearing aids that have rapidly increased their educational, vocational, and frivolous activities. Current descriptive study attempted to explore the impact of assistive technologies on the learning of hearing impaired students at secondary level. This study was based on a quantitative approach to explore impact of assistive technologies on education of students with hearing impairment at secondary level. The population of the study were all students with hearing impairment at secondary level from different schools all over the Punjab. Data of 20 respondents including students with hearing impairment (N=15) from secondary level were taken as a sample by using the purposive sampling technique. Data was collected and analyzed through descriptive frequencies with inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that hearing impaired student needs more and more assistive technologies for getting accessible education as they perform role of assistance for them & very common now a days. It was also founded that hearing impaired students experience many problems while getting education due to less resources & no availability of assistive technologies. Additionally, impact, benefits & use of assistive technologies were also the part of findings. The recommendation included provision of assistive technologies to the hearing impaired students so that they can get education without any barrier. It is revealed that there is a need to reduce the cost of assistive devices to be used by the students with hearing impairment.

Keywords: Students with Hearing Impairment, Assistive Technology, Secondary Level, Education.

Honor-based violence (HBV) has been the most vicious yet unending incidence of gender-based violence in the South Asian region where honor is used to publicly execute women through murder, rape, kidnapping and torture. This paper will critically discuss on social-political and discursive mechanisms besides its normalization, justification, or concealment of HBV in media of Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan or more specifically; Balochistan the most under-reported and militarised province of Pakistan. High profile murder of Noor Mukadam (2021) in Islamabad and strangling of Qandeel Baloch (2016) in Multan, gained traction and sparked the discussions of gender-based violence and honor culture. Nevertheless, thousands of similar cases remain unvisible, especially in Balochistan whereby the tribal structures and the government neglect collide to protect the perpetrators. The Killing of five women in Kohlu (2022) (when a group of vigilantes were triggered to kill five women after watching a video of the escape of a criminal on mobile) or the case of the stoning of a woman in Turbat (2023) shows that tribal justice is imposed over the state law through jirgas and intoxicating patriarchal dominion. Forced disappearance of Baloch women activists and silencing of female students in higher education organizations are also another evidence of the distinct gendered and political violence that emerged in this region. HBV is perpetuated in India by means of caste and religious forms of control, and especially in Northern states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The killing of the girls of Rohtak in 2019 and so-called love jihad murders are examples of compromising with the caste discipline and interreligious marriage. The collusion of khap panchayats (village councils), political silence and cultural stigma are the contributing factors to the cycle of violence. In the meantime, in Afghanistan and particularly since the Taliban retook power in 2021, the rights of women have been declining drastically. Although formal legal protection was lacking in the past itself, the new regime has practically volcanoed women off the streets, depriving them of both economical opportunities and access to any potential education and employment. Under Taliban, honor killing, domestic abuse and tribal justice have become widespread, and there is no media left to report on such crimes. Based on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and feminist poststructuralist approach, this analysis works with a qualitative dataset concerning media reports (2015-2024). Systematic trends of victim blaming, euphemism, tribal-cultural justification, and institutional silence are disclosed by the discussion, which somewhat depoliticize the problem and makes it male-dominant. The article proposes the paradigm shift that would move honor-based discussion toward the rights-based, justice-oriented approach that resonates with intersectional feminism, grassroots activism, and journalist ethics. It ends with the regional policy recommendations on how to confront the problem of gender-based impunity and guarantee women in South Asia the security, integrity, and autonomy in the region.

Keywords: Critical Discourse Analysis, Feminist Poststructuralist Discourse Analysis, Honor-Based Violence, Media Representation, Gender And Violence, South Asia, Patriarchy, Feminist Theory, Cultural Narratives, Gendered Discourse, Media Framing, Women’s Rights.

This study focuses on the idea of taking “Me-time” — time set aside just for yourself — and how it can affect well-being. In today’s fast-moving world, people often forget to pause and care for their own mental and emotional health. Through interviews with men and women in Punjab, the research explores how individuals understand and experience personal time. The study also includes visual artwork that symbolically represents inner healing, identity, and the pressures people face. Using preserved flowers, mirrors, and daily objects, these visuals speak to the deeper need for rest and personal space. Pakistani television dramas are also part of the discussion, as they are slowly starting to show women taking time for themselves. This shift reflects a broader cultural change. Although social norms often restrict women from enjoying time alone, the study shows that Me-time helps people reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and find balance. The paper encourages families and society to see Me-time not as selfish, but necessary. Overall, the project blends real experiences with artistic reflection, offering a fresh look at why solitude and self-care matter more than we usually think.

Keywords: Me-time, Self-care, Mental Health, Visual Expression and Gender Roles.

The research aims to explore “An Analysis of Mughal’s Art through “portraiture” the theory of formalism is used to analyze the artworks. It is the study of formal analysis of miniature art form. Miniature paintings are the form of art which investigate the artistic and cultural significance. Pakistani miniature art which revives from Mughal time period has strong impact and deep connection with the Mughal art. Mughal introduced different forms of art but Mughal miniature art form left long lasting impact all over the world. Miniature critically engages with the theme of art, craft heritage and identity exploring these themes through paintings. Miniature practice is still present in this contemporary era and many different artists are working on it and bring upheaval in this field of arts. The article presents symbolic element and formal analysis of miniature art, background and its comparison with other art form.

Keywords: Art, Formalism, Miniature Painting, Mughal Style.