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    IMPACT OF LABELS ON THE PERSONALITIES OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN
    (2025) Zara Akbar; FA21-BDE-019; LHR TP 9668; Zain Ul Abidin
    This research examines how people get labelled because of disabilities which overshadows their true personalities. Mary Wickenden in her article suggest that disability is more about how people react to the differences , not just the difference itself. In another article by Margaret Wangui Murugami, Watson argues that the self identity of persons with disabilities can be achieved not through a side-lining of impairment but through a reconstruction of what is normalcy. People often remember others by their disabilities rather than their personalities and one of the reasons is that when people meet someone new no one knows anything about each other and due to this reason individuals start calling each other with the labels. Additionally society has normalized labels, it has become so normal for people to categorize others even if that’s in light-hearted manner . This study aims to highlight that people are more than labels, and maybe you try to remember others by personalities and not disabilities. This research aims to tell the importance of recognising people beyond their disabilities and stop labeling people due to their differences through a comic book which is specificallly designed for children. As early childhood is crucial period for the development of mindsets. With the help of an interesting narrative and strong visuals this project tries to achieve a mindset of acceptance. The visuals and the language will be age-appropriat, simple and direct. The visuals will be clear and simple so that reader would not have to rely heavly on the text. By challenging society’s norms and redefining normalcy a society can be created that would value personalities over impairments
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    Beyond Walls: An Exploration on Abstract Concept of Home
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Shanzay Adnan; FA21-BDE-013; LHR TP 9665; Zain Ul Abidin
    Home is not just a physical location but also an emotional connection one shares with others. It is beyond boundaries and comprises comfort, safety, and peacefulness. It is a feeling of warmth and acceptance revolving around personal memories, relationships, moments and experiences. The concept of home is a feeling that might come very deep in a relationship or experience or even within oneself. This sense leads to the fact that less home is felt in a physical structure and more within the right people and experiences. In the words of Keith Hart, home is not merely a physical location but an emotional space, deeply intertwined with our identities and sense of belonging. The design response aims to visually explore home as an emotion through intimate storytelling and visual symbolism one can understand what makes a house into a home. By capturing these quiet and universal experiences through a short film and projecting it in a way that the design seeks to celebrate the emotional fabric that turns physical places into meaningful, personal home.
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    CELEBRATING LIVING MYTHICAL STORIES FROM PAKISTAN
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Maira Zainab; FA21-BDE-035; LHR TP 9658; Zain Ul Abidin
    Through narratives, people convey historical events, moral lessons, societal norms, and collective wisdom etc. Pakistani mythical stories are rich tapestry of love, tragedy, heroism and the supernatural deeply immersed in the cultural and historical context of the region. These stories, which have their roots in oral traditions that have been passed down through the centuries, serve as moral and spiritual compass for communities in addition to reflecting Pakistan's rich cultural legacy. However, the practice of storytelling has been transforming and diminishing due to the urbanization and technological advancements in society that have transformed the family structures in Pakistan (Nida Zahra, 2023). Love and tragedy stories often emphasize the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. Heroic stories depict individuals who go above their mortal limitations in order to defend their people and enforce justice, and they honor bravery, selflessness, and loyalty. These narratives often interact with features like djinn, magical items, and divine interventions, these stories frequently touch on the legendary and supernatural, demonstrating a close relationship between the material and spiritual realms. They act as a link between the past and present by highlighting the interdependence between human emotions and Pakistan's larger cultural identity. The objective of this research focus on stories of love, tragedy, bravery, and the mythical, this research intends to examine the thematic richness of Pakistani mythology, and why it is important in terms of culture; this examination will endeavor to help further understand the collective cultural identity and values we share as a society.