https://pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home/issue/feed PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences) 2025-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 DR HAFIZ MUHAMMAD USMAN m.editor@pakistanislamicus.com Open Journal Systems <p><a title="HEC Y Category" href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/journals/Documents/Merged%20policy%20and%20recognised%20list%202024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HEC "<strong>Y</strong>" Category</a><br />PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic &amp; Social Sciences) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal in three languages: Arabic, Urdu, and English, published by the <a title="MIRC-PK" href="https://www.mircpk.net/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Muslim Intellectuals Research Center (MIRC-PK) Multan-Pakistan</a>. It is an Open-Access, Quarterly (from 01-July-2023), Peer-Reviewed Print and Online journal that has become a Multidisciplinary Academic Journal with an International Advisory Board representing various research fields. This journal is launched to promote the study of general areas of Islamic and Social Sciences (Miscellaneous).</p> <p><strong>Social Sciences Research Areas <a title="Social Sciences Reseach Areas" href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/SSAH/Documents/Journals/List%20of%20Social%20Science%20Subjects.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(HEC Suggested)</a></strong></p> <table width="772"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="222"> <p>· Religious Studies / Comparative Religion</p> <p>· Islamic Studies / Arabic Studies</p> <p>· Economics</p> <p>· Econometrics</p> <p>· Disaster Economics</p> <p>· Iqbal Studies/ lqbaliyat</p> <p>· Education</p> <p>· Political Science</p> <p>· Law and Legislature</p> <p>· Social Work</p> <p>· Pakistan Studies</p> <p>· History</p> <p>· Demography and Population Studies</p> </td> <td width="192"> <p>· Public Administration</p> <p>· Archeolog</p> <p>· Ethnography</p> <p>· Anthropology</p> <p>· Conservation Studies</p> <p>· Archival Studies</p> <p>· Special Education</p> <p>· Home Economics</p> <p>· Defence &amp; Strategic Studies</p> <p>· International Relations</p> <p>· Peace &amp; Conflict Studies</p> <p>· Library and Information Sciences</p> <p>· Women Studies</p> </td> <td width="162"> <p>· Developmental Psychology</p> <p>· Women and Gender Studies</p> <p>· Philosophy</p> <p>· American Studies</p> <p>· Sociology</p> <p>· Area Studies</p> <p>· Development Studies</p> <p>· Rural Development Studies</p> <p>· Journalism</p> <p>· Mass communication</p> <p>· Criminology</p> <p>· Rural/ Urban Studies</p> <p>· Media Studies</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong> </strong></p> https://pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home/article/view/214 HOW THE ISLAMIC BANKS ARE POSITIONED TODAY: CASE OF PAKISTAN 2025-01-31T22:29:40+00:00 Sabeen Khurram Khan skhan@comsasts.edu.pk Humaira Kousar humairakousar@comsasts.edu.pk Muhammad Umer Quddoos umerattari@bzu.edu.pk Eman Hamid emansyeda.hamid@gmail.com Muhammad Adeel acct.muhammad.adeel@gmail.com <p><em>This paper investigates how the public's awareness level can enhance the future potential of Islamic banking in Pakistan and explores their current understanding of Islamic banking services and instruments. It also discusses the potential promotion issues and barriers to the development of Islamic banking in Pakistan. Primary data was collected from five hundred respondents sampled from the major cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, and other distant areas, and analyzed through SPSS. Our findings show that although the public perceives Islamic financial institutions as characterized by ethical norms and where there’s a willingness to patronize Islamic banking, neither they have adequate awareness of Islamic banking products, nor enough information and means are ensured. There is a dire need for public awareness campaigns, and training programs for the banks' management and employers through seminars and conferences, encouragement, and development of Islamic banking by the government and banks to boost the future potential of Islamic banking in Pakistan.</em></p> 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences) https://pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home/article/view/205 THE ROLE OF URBAN DESIGN IN PREVENTING CRIME: INSIGHTS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY 2025-01-13T20:34:20+00:00 Fazail Asrar Ahmed fazailkh11@gmail.com Aamir Akhtar aamirakhtar500@gmail.com Seema Gul gulseema03@gmail.com <p><em>Urban design plays a pivotal role in shaping social interactions and mitigating crime in modern cities. This study explores the intersection of urban planning and environmental criminology, examining how design principles influence crime prevention. Drawing from key criminological theories, such as Routine Activity Theory, Crime Pattern Theory, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), the research investigates the relationship between physical environments and criminal behavior. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, combining a comprehensive literature review with case study analysis of urban spaces known for their effective crime prevention strategies. Findings reveal that specific urban design elements such as natural surveillance, territorial reinforcement, and controlled accessibility significantly deter criminal activity by enhancing visibility, fostering a sense of community ownership, and reducing opportunities for illicit behavior. However, challenges such as socioeconomic disparities, policy limitations, and urban density complexities often hinder the implementation of crime-preventive designs. This research underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach, integrating urban design, public policy, and community participation to create safer urban environments. The findings provide valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, offering actionable recommendations to incorporate crime prevention into urban development strategies. Further research is recommended to address context-specific challenges and to explore innovative design solutions for evolving urban landscapes.</em></p> 2025-01-02T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences) https://pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home/article/view/213 ASSESSING THE VALIDITY OF ABSOLUTE INCOME HYPOTHESIS IN SOUTH PUNJAB 2025-01-30T09:24:56+00:00 Muhammad Aurmaghan aurmaghan.khan@gmail.com Muhamamd Zahir Faridi zahirfaridi@bzu.edu.pk <p><em>The study investigates the consumption patterns in South Punjab, focusing on the Keynesian Absolute Income Hypothesis (AIH). Utilizing cross-sectional household data from Bahawalpur, Multan, and D.G. Khan divisions during the period 2022-2023. The present study examines the relationship between income and consumption, along with socioeconomic factors influencing consumer behavior. The Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method is employed to estimate consumption correlates. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation between household income and consumption, consistent with Keynes' AIH. The results also provide the validity of Keynsian consumption hypothesis in south Punjab based on budget study data. Additionally, significant impact of age, education, gender, location, number of earners, and value of assets on consumption patterns are highlighted. Urban, wealthier, and higher-educated households exhibit higher consumption levels, with gender and marital status also influencing household consumption behavior. These results underscore the need for targeted policy interventions, such as income support programs, education and skill development, gender equality initiatives, and efforts to bridge urban-rural disparities. This study contributes to the literature by providing detailed insights into consumption determinants in a specific regional context.</em></p> 2025-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences)