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Dr. Athar Iqbal

Professor

Iqra University

Education

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) 2010-2015 (Finance)

ACMA (Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan) – 2011

Research Interests

Corporate Finance
Governance Family
Business
Business competitiveness
Business Finance
Financial Management and Policy
Financial Accounting
Analysis of Financial Statement
Derivatives Investment
Portfolio Analysis and Management
Managerial Accounting

Biography

Dr. Athar Iqbal is an accomplished academician and corporate governance expert with over 20 years of experience in academics. With a strong background in finance and a focus on corporate governance, he has made significant contributions to both research and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in the area of corporate governance. The rigorous research undertaken during the doctoral program has equipped him with advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics of corporate governance mechanisms.

Additionally, he is a qualified Cost and Management Accountant, providing a solid foundation in financial management and strategic decision-making. He is currently serving as an Professor, imparting knowledge and shaping the minds of students in prestigious educational institutions. Their expertise in corporate governance has been instrumental in designing and delivering courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of governance practices, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks to future business leaders.

Publications

- A Iqbal, SM Salman, MR Naseem, M Hasan, A Aziz Century of the East and Peaceful coexistence of China and India: Moderating role of Belt and Road Initiative in Emerging Asian Economies the asian bulletin of green management and circular economy 4 (1), 133-153 2024.
- SM Salman, M Hasan, A Iqbal, MR Naseem, A Aziz Interest Rate Sensitivity of Depositors in Non-Financial Banks: A Case of an emerging Economy The Asian Bulletin Of Green Management And Circular Economy 4 (1), 116-1321 2024.
- A Ashfaq, A Iqbal, M Tahir Ethical Dilemmas Revolving Around the use of Medical Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis in Pakistan Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (1), 1-22024.
- MI Khan, A Iqbal Integrating ESG With Corporate Investment Decision-Making The Emerald Handbook of Ethical Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility 2024.
- Khan, A.U. and Iqbal, A. (2024), “Firm financial performance in the wake of political turmoil; whether political connection is propitious?”, Corporate Governance, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-06-2023-0247
- MI Khan, SP Ghauri, AA Siddiqui, A Iqbal Causality between Economic Development and Unemployment: Using ARDL Model International Journal of Social Science & Entrepreneurship 3 (1), 466-488 1 2023
- A Junaid, A Iqbal, AA Siddiqui, M Hassan Government Spending in Education Division, Urbanization and Economic Escalation in Under-Developed and Developing Countries
  Voyage Journal of Educational Studies 3 (1), 207-219
- Samina Riaz , Muhammad Irfan Khan , Athar Iqbal Risk Management Practices and Islamic Bankers’ Perception about Potential Risk in Islamic Countries. Journal of Managerial Sciences Vol. 12 Number 03. July- September 2018.
- Athar Iqbal Samina Riaz , Muhammad Irfan Khan , Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth of Developing Countries. Journal of Managerial Sciences Vol. 12 Number 04. Oct-Dec 2018.
- Ather Iqbal, Abdur Rahman Aleemi, Muhammad Zeeshan and Muhammad Tariq Funds Induction, Flows and Family Growth: The Dynamcis of Asset Management Companies Pakistan Business Review Vol. 20(4): 926-940, Jan, 2019. https://pbr.iobm.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/13-Article-1079.pdf
- Dr. Athar Iqbal The Impact of CCC and WC on the Profitability of KMI-30 Index. IBT Journal of Business Studies Volume 15(1): 84-94, 2019
- Asif Warsi Dr. Amena Sibghatullah Dr. Athar Iqbal Empirics of Agricultural Production: Comparison of instrumental Variable and Two Stage Least Square Approach. IBT Jouranl of Business Studies, Vol 15. Issue 2 December 2019, 62-74
- Muhammad Irfan Khan, Athar Iqbal, Syed Imran Zaman, Faraz Wajidi Unemployment: A Missing Link Economic Development and Unemployment: A Missing Link. Market Forces Vol. 15, Issue 2, December 2020.
- Yushi Jiang, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Syed Imran Zaman, Athar Iqbal Financial development, and trade in services: Perspective from emerging markets of Asia, South and Central America and Africa. International Journal of Finance & Economics, 2020 1-15
- Agha Amad Nabi, Zubair Ali Shahid, Khurram Ali Mubashir, Akhtiar Ali, Athar Iqbal & Khalid Zaman Relationship between population growth, price level, poverty incidence, and carbon emissions in a panel of 98 countries. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 31778-31792.
- M Mubeen, M Ahmed, A Iqbal, K Arif Sustainable Growth of Nonfinancial Firms: An Empirical Examination of Emerging Economies Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management, and Innovation 3 (2), 331
- SM Salman, A Mehar, A Iqbal Impact of Macroeconomic and social Factors on Economic Growth: Moderating role of Belt and Road Initiative Market Forces 16 (2), 151-166
- S Liaquat, A Siddiqui, A Iqbal e-learning and student’s perception: an outlook of virtual classes amid covid19 pandemic pakistan journal of educational research 4 (2)
- A Iqbal, A Siddiqui, M Khokar, S Liaquat Asian stock market financial catastrophe: proportional analysis of south-east asian stock markets propel journal of academic research 1 (1)
- MI Khan, A Iqbal, SM Salman Handbook of Research on the Significance of Forensic Accounting Techniques Significance of Audit Committees in Corporate Governance ( IGI Global)
- A Iqbal, MI Khan, J Khan Investors Perception About Cash Conversion Cycle When Valuing Firm (A study of Textile Sector of Pakistan Stock Exchange). KASBIT Business Journal 15 (1)
- A Junaid, A Iqbal, AA Siddiqui, M Hassan 207-219 Government Disbursements in Education Division, Urbanization and Economic Escalation in Under-Developed and Emerging Republics Voyage Journal of Educational Studies 3 (1),
- MI Khan, SP Ghauri, AA Siddiqui, A Iqbal Causality between Economic Development and Unemployment: Using ARDL Model International Journal of Social Science & Entrepreneurship 3 (1), 466-488
- KHK Tahir, A Iqbal, M Bilal English 2 how small businesses can survive: during covid-19 virus outbreak International Journal of Islamic Business, International Journal of Islamic Business, Administration and Social Sciences (JIBAS) Volume 1 Issue 3
- Athar Iqbal Governance Issues in Pakistan and their Impact on Income Inequality IBT Journal of Business Studies(Formerly Journal of Management & Social Sciences) Vol. 11, No. 2, (Fall 2015) 213-226
- A Iqbal, MI Khan, J Khan Investors Perception About Cash Conversion Cycle When Valuing Firm (A study of Textile Sector of Pakistan Stock Exchange). KASBIT Business Journal 15 (1)
- KHK Tahir, M Hashim, A Iqbal, MAF Khar, AA Khan Leader’s capabilities in the industry 4.0: Are leaders geared up to take challenges KASBIT Business Journal 15 (1 Central European Management Journal 30 (4), 523-535
- Athar Iqbal Investigating the Role of Micro Finance on Economic and Social Development of People: A Case Study of Rural Areas of Sind, Pakistan IBT Journal of Business Studies(Formerly Journal of Management & Social Sciences) Vol. 11, No. 2, (Fall 2015) 182-199
- Athar Iqbal Investigating the Role of External Trade and External Debt on the Economic Growth of Pakistan IBT Journal of Business Studies(Formerly Journal of Management & Social Sciences) Vol. 11, No. 1, (Spring 2015) 27-39
- Athar Iqbal Development Financing and Economic Governance: Analysis of the Liquidity Crisis and Circulatory Debts in Pakistan. Journal of Business Stufies Volume 12, Issue 2:1-23 May 2016
- Athar Iqbal , Muhammad Irfan Khan and Samina Riaz The Causality between Equity Market Development and Economic Growth: An Egg and Chicken Problem? Journal of Managerial Sciences Vol. 11 Number 04. Sep-Dec 2017.
- Athar Iqbal FAMA AND FRENCH THREE FACTOR MODEL APPLICATION IN THE PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE (PSE) Ilma University Formerly IBT- Journal of Business Studies Volume 13, Number 1: 1-10 May 2017
- Athar Iqbal and Bilal Hamid Retail Business Owners Preference: Why not Formal Financing? South Asian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 6, No. 1, (Spring 2012) 18 – 22
- Zubair Ali Shahid, Agha Jahanzeb, Athar Iqbal and Agha Amad Nabi The Performance Evaluation of Life Insurance Companies of Pakistan Special Edition of Journal of Managerial Sciences, 2017, may be read as “Volume XI Number 03 (SE)”
- Athar Iqbal The Determinants of Capital Structure in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sector of KSE Listed Companies South Asian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 2, No.1 , (Spring 2008) 51-59
- Athar Iqbal and Sania Usmani Factors Influencing Individual Investor Behavior (The Case of the Karachi Stock xchange) South Asian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 3, No. 1, (Spring 2009) 15 – 26