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Political Economy

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Political Economy by Branko Horvat, University of Zagreb Economic Science was first called political economy by an unimportant mercantilist writer, Montchretien de Watteville, in 1615 ( Traicte de l'oeconomie politique ). The wod 'economy' dates back to ancient Greeks for whom it meant principles of household management. Montchretien argued that 'the science of wealth acquisition is common to the state as well as the family'  and therefore added the adjective 'political'. The term had not been accepted immediately, and it was only in 1767 that it reappeared in the Inquiry into the Principles of Political Economy by   James Steuart, the last precursor of classical economists. With the advent of classical economics, the term came into general use and remained so throughout the entire ninteenth century. It meant economics as it had just emerged as one of the social social sciences. English and French authors vacillated between Staatewirtshaft , Nati

Marxism "A Quotation"

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"Whether Marxism is considered a philosophy, a theory, a method or a movement is of little concern. Its goal is to change the world. For too long the world's people have been oppressed, suppressed, deluded or cajoled into believing that reality is simply the way things are. No, a thousand times no! If we remove the blinders placed upon our eyes, the plugs within our ears, and the walls encasing our thoughts placed there by the so-called upper classes of society, we will be free for the first time to examine how our own thoughts and allegiances have been manipulated so that many of us have actually accepted the values and beliefs of a group of people whose only goal is to keep us in our place by now and then pacifying us with a meager increase in salary." Theme of Marxism According to Marx, history and therefore our understanding of people and their actions and beliefs is determined by economic conditions. Marx maintains that an intricate web of social relations eme

Brief History of GC University Lahore

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History of GC University Lahore The College was established on 1st January 1864 and temporarily housed in the Zilla School in a portion of Dhyan Singh's Haveli. In April 1871 the college moved to a large bungalow near Anarkali. In 1873 its location was changed to another house called Rahim Khan's Kothi. It was in 1876 that the college moved into the present building. The construction had started almost mid 1872 and was completed in 1877. Situated in the heart of the city the site is surrounded by main business and administrative areas, schools, colleges and Punjab University old Campus. The academic Campus of any educational institution plays an important part in the nurturing of its students. It imparts a sense of ownership and prode to them. Built during the colonial era, the architectural style, known to be the Celestial Gothic, best suited the academic building. GC University Lahore is considered to be one of the most majestic and grand buildings in the subcontinen

GC University Lahore - Covenant

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Preamble A member of GCU fraternity, we strive to grow in wisdom, spiritual understanding and service to the community at large. We honour the diversity of individuals while establishing values we can all share. As scholars, we endeavour to maintain a high level of academic integrity. As learners, we aspire to be responsible citizens of mutual appreciation and respect. We pledge, then, our dedication to the community tenets of intellect, respect and integrity. Learning We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge and to intellectual creativity. Respect We commit ourselves to honour the worth, dignity and freedom of ourselves and all creation and to treat others as we wish to be treated. Integrity We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships. Declaration I declare that these standards as vital to my continued growth as a person. I realize that nothing is ach

Vice Chancellor's Message (Prof. Khalid Aftab)

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For 144 years, the acronym "GC" has commanded veneration not only in Lahore -  the cultural heartland of South Asia - but through out the subcontinent. The fact that the clock tower at GC University Lahore towers above other such edifices in the country, is more of a metaphorical truth than a literal fact. the fair name of the University has been associated with ideologues and poets like Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and Faiz Ahmad Faiz, scientists like Nobel Laureates Dr. Abdus Salam, Dr. Har Gobingd Khurana, and Dr. Sultan Ahmad, teachers and littérateurs of such rare vintage as Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad, Prof. Ahmad Shah (Patras) Bokhari, Soofi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum, Dr. Imdad Hussain and Dr. Muhammad Ajmal. In its majestic corridors have walked men and women who went on to become leading scientists, economists, bureaucrats, politician and professionals in whatever field they chose. It is thus a matter of pleasure for me to congratulate new Ravians in anticipation of

Dynamics of Pakistani Politics

Its really necessary to be conscious and independent of the decision we take. Our rulers are still sleeping and they are not even empowered within their own territory to take a decision by themselves. US has warned Pakistan to not move forward in IP pipeline project other wise they will be sanctioned. This falls under the topic of "Politics of Energy/Resources". PM Nawaz Shareef, You are the ruler. Be brave. Tell America that this is better for Pakistan...This is better for the economy of Pakistan... Tell them that We will take necessary decision by our self. We do not need dictation for every decision. Come On... You are the people... You have the mandate... You can rise the nation... Don't be the same old idiots and repeat the mistake of the previous. You will have to build dams... Save the Natural Resources.... 1. Build Dams and Save water for Future Generation. 2. Improve and launch the functioning of Gawadar port along with other 3 ports. 3. Bring in the tech