Faculty of Management Science

10HEC Approved Supervisor and Associate Professor

Sobia Iqbal has recently accomplished her doctorate degree from the University of Karachi in Dec 2020. Besides being an active researcher, she has vast Academic and Industrial experience. She gained expert training experience by sharing her knowledge in many public and private organizations. Her believe in the art of Learn, De-learn, and Re-learn forces her to share the knowledge at grass root level, where the personalities develop.

She has been involved in Teaching, Training; Facilitating, Coaching, Mentoring and Consulting with the intention of dramatic progress in Personality Development, Productivity, and the Performance of the People. Fast-paced solutions, creative techniques, and innovative ideas coupled with her expertise in Administrative and Management capacities facilitated her as a fully dedicated and passionate individual.

• PhD (Human Resource Management) University of Karachi
• MPA (Human Resource Management) University of Karachi
• B.Com – University of Karachi
• Certified Train the Trainer – Pakistan Society of Training and Development (PSTD)
• Certified British Council facilitator
• Short-term Research Scholar, George Mason University (under PAK – US University Partnership Program)

Formerly:

• Principal and Project leader at Sindh Schooling System Welfare Foundation (Akhuwat) adopted Public School Korangi.
• Principal at Green Crescent Trust – Minaret School
• Visiting Faculty in at the University of Karachi and a number of other affiliated and private institutions.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Information System
• Human Resource Diversity
• Recruitment and Selection
• Job Satisfaction
• Management and Administration
• Project Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• Advertisement

PUBLICATIONS (HEC Recognized Journals and Scopus Index)

• Perception of organizational behaviour in context of organizational commitment among employees of private organizations in Karachi.

Wajidi F. A.; Uddin A.; Iqbal S. (2014); Perception of organizational behavior in context of organizational commitment among employees of private organizations in Karachi; International Journal of Research in Social Sciences: Vol 4 (4); pg 841-854. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijrss&volume=4&issue=4&article=063

• Determinant of Frequent Road Accidents in Megacities (A Case Study of Karachi)

Iqbal S.; Zafar A. (2017); Determinant of Frequent Road Accidents in Megacities (A Case Study of  Karachi); Developing Country Studies; Vol 7(3); 2225-0565; ISSN 2224-607X. http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/DCS/article/view/35875

• Cognitive Communication: Tool of Hot Coffee Break or an Ice Cube in Banking Sector Practices.

Iqbal S. (2017); Cognitive Communication: Tool of Hot Coffee Break or an Ice Cube in Banking Sector Practices; European Journal of Business and Management; Vol 9(10); 2222-2839; ISSN 2222-1905. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e528/02a561a71aa256b12ed04814eb4372745928.pdf

• The Influence Of Workforce Diversity On Performance Of Employee In Private Banking Sector Of Pakistan

Iqbal S.; Iraqi K. M; Rafi T. (2019); The Influence Of Workforce Diversity On Performance Of Employee In Private Banking Sector Of Pakistan; Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities; Vol 58(2); pg 171-184.

https://jsshuok.com/oj/index.php/jssh/article/view/23

• The Islamic Banking Sector of Pakistan: The Impact of Leadership Opportunities, Gender Differences, Working Conditions And Employee Performance On Job Satisfaction Of Female Employees Of The Industry

Iqbal S.; Iraqi K. M. (2020); The Islamic Banking Sector of Pakistan: The Impact of Leadership Opportunities, Gender Differences, Working Conditions and Employee Performance on Job Satisfaction of Female Employees of the Industry; Journal of Gender Studies; Vol 20(2); pg 139-158.

https://philpapers.org/rec/IQBTIB

• Remittance Impact on Economic Growth of South Asian Countries

Ahmed S.S, Farooq S, Ali R. M, Iqbal S (2020); Remittance Impact on Economic Growth of South Asian Countries; International Journal of Management; Vol 11(12); pg 818-824.

https://s.docworkspace.com/d/AKpc15H1hMdOkqTMsp2nFA

• Online Education in Pakistan during Covid-19 Pandemic; Student’s Perspective

Iqbal S, Farooq S, Ahmed S.S, Rehman A (2021); Online Education in Pakistan during Covid-19 Pandemic; Student’s Perspective; Palarch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology; Vol. 18(1);pg 4218-4230

https://archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/view/6378/6224

PRESENTED RESEARCH PAPER:

• International Conference of Managing Megacities (20-22 Sept, 2016)

“Determinant of frequent road accidents in megacities” (A Case study of Karachi) research was done under USA Exchange Student Partnership Program between George Mason University and University of Karachi

RESEARCH PROJECT:

Selected for US Education Funding Program (phase II) as Research Trainer (2020-2021).

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Solely organized summits, conferences and a number of advanced certification courses at the University of Karachi.
• Selected as a Researcher and Event Organizer for the USA Partnership Program between George Mason University and the University of Karachi, Department of Public Administration and nominated for the US Pakistan Education Funded Partnership Program (phase II) as Research Trainer.

Contact Information:
Email: sobia.iqbal@dsu.edu.pk

Telephone: 35244863

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HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor,
Associate Professor, Department of Management Science, DHA
Suffa University, Karachi, Pakistan
Email Address ammadzafar16@gmail.com
Google Profile Link
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=V_OG3NcAAAAJ&hl=en
Cumulative Citation 396
10 Index 7
H Index 6

Dr. Ammad Zafar is an esteemed scholar with a Ph.D. from the Department of Public Administration at the University of Karachi. His expertise spans education, health, transportation, entrepreneurship, financial management, and gender studies, demonstrated by his extensive publication record in both national and international journals. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant on a collaborative project between George Mason University and the University of Karachi, where he contributed to developing research questions and conducted interviews with 11,000 participants in Karachi. Proficient in data analysis using SPSS and Smart PLS, Dr. Ammad has conducted comprehensive surveys to explore Karachi’s dynamics. As an Associate Professor in
the Department of Management Sciences at DHA Suffa University, Karachi, he excels in teaching and mentoring future management professionals. His experience includes administration, technical and financial services, and human resources, providing him with valuable practical insights. Dr. Ammad’s active involvement in research conferences and advisory roles in research journals reflects his commitment to both academic and professional development, making him a significant figure in his field.

(PhD) from School of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia

• Doctorate in Leadership in Organizational Change Management
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), majoring in International Business from Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
• Certified GMPian, member of the Harvard Club
• Executive Development Program, Stanford University, USA

I am an accomplished academic professional with expertise in Management Sciences, serving as an Associate Professor at DHA Suffa University. With a PhD in Management Sciences, I bring extensive experience in academia, research, and administration. Passionate about fostering student development and driving innovation, I am now seeking to transition my skills into a corporate role to contribute to business growth and success.

Education
Ph. D (Management Sciences)
Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi
2015 – 2018
M. Phil (Management Sciences)
Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi
Master in Public Administration
Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Karachi
Intermediate (HSC)
Borad of Intermediate Karachi
Matriculation (SSC)
Borad of Secondary Education Karachi

WORK EXPERIENCE
DHA Suffa University. ( From Oct. 10 2024 till date)
Associate Professor at Faculty of Management Sciences
Hamdard University. ( From Oct 2017 till Sep.30
th 2024)
Associate Professor at Faculty of Management Sciences
Approved PhD Supervisor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:  Worked as Acting Director QEC(2019-2020)  Worked as Visiting Lecturer at Department of Public Administration,University of Karachi.(2013-2017)  Lecturer at COMS College ( 2008-2012)

Ph.D (Management Sciences) – Greenwich University
MBA (Finance) – Bahria University

Muhammad Sajjad Ashraf achieved his Ph.D from Greenwich University in November 2023. With a versatile profile spanning teaching, training, and industry expertise, he brings a unique blend of skills and experience. He has spent nearly a decade in the BPO industry, holding various roles and providing services to authorized retailers of prominent US telecom service providers, including AT&T, Cricket Wireless, and T-Mobile

Industry Experience:
Senior Data Analyst (Sales Support Department) at ABIC Systems
Assistant Manager (Reporting Department) at Level3 BOS Pvt. Ltd.
Financial Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis Department) at Level3 BOS Pvt. Ltd.

Research Interest:
– Sustainable Economic Growth
– Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
– People Category of SDGs

PUBLICATIONS:
How the price dynamics of energy resources and precious metals interact with conventional and Islamic Stocks: Fresh insight from dynamic ARDL approach
Godil, Danish Iqbal, Salman Sarwat, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Sajjad Ashraf, Arshian Sharif, and Ilhan Ozturk. “How the price dynamics of energy resources and precious metals interact with conventional and Islamic Stocks: Fresh insight from dynamic ARDL approach.” Resources Policy 75 (2022): 102470.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102470

People Category of UN SDGs 2030 and Sustainable Economic Growth in Asia and the Pacific Region
Ashraf, M. S., Ahmed, F., Kousar, S., Ferreira, P. J. S., & de Almeida, D. M. F. (2024). People Category of UN SDGs 2030 and Sustainable Economic Growth in Asia and the Pacific Region. Sustainability, 16(18), 7950.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16187950

Sustainable Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Empirical Evidence from Low & Lower Middle-Income Countries
Ashraf, M. S., Ahmed, F., & Rehman, S. (2023). Sustainable Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Empirical Evidence from Low & Lower Middle-Income Countries. Journal of Social Sciences Review, 3(1), 824-832.
https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v3i1.182

Contact Information:
Email: muhammad.sajjad@dsu.edu.pk
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• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
• M. Phil. (Finance) Bahria University, Karachi
• MBA (Finance), IBA, Karachi
• PGD (Computer Science), IBA, Karachi
• DAIBP, Institute of Bankers, Pakistan
• BSc, University of Karachi

ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
• 21 years with Bahria University, Karachi
Accounting, Finance, & Economics

CORPORATE/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
• 18 years with Investment Corporation of Pakistan
(Industrial Financing, Underwriting, Mutual Funds)

Contact Information:
akbar.saeed@dsu.edu.pk

• MAS (Applied Economics), Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi, Karachi
• MA (Economics), University of Punjab, Lahore
• B.Sc (Economics, Statistics and Mathematics), University of Punjab, Lahore

Research Interests:
• Macroeconomics Analysis
• Development Sector
• Financial Markets

Publications:
• Masood, H., Waqas, M., & Anwer, M. (2017). Validity of f-h puzzle in Pakistan economy: A time series study. Journal of Business Studies , 89-96.
• Waqas, M., Uddin, I., Ashfaq, B., & Shakir, R. (Vol. 12, No. 1, (Spring 2016) ). Redefinig economic systems as an islamic economic system. Journal of Business Studies, 65-78.

Contact Information:
Email: muhammad.waqas@dsu.edu.pk
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• MS in Management Sciences from SZABIST, Pakistan in 2016

• MBA(Finance) from IBA, Pakistan in 2005

Contact Information:
Email: subeika.rizvi@dsu.edu.pk

• MBA / M. Phil London
• BBA (Hons) London

Contact Information:
Email: a.anwer@dsu.edu.pk

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• MS (Business Administration), Pakistan
• MBA (Finance), Pakistan
• BSc, Pakistan

Formerly:
Lecturer, DACB, DHA, Karachi

Research Interests:
• E-commerce,Marketing

Publications:
• Shabib ul Hasan and ErumFatima (2012),Social Networking Websites: Conduit for Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan, International Journal of Computing and Corporate Research, 2 (5).
• Atif Hasan, Erum Fatima and Rizwana Bashir (2013), Social Media Marketing Opportunities and Threats for Young Entrepreneurs in Pakistan,international Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research,ISSN:2226-8235, Vol 2, No. 1, January 2013 Pg. 23-28.

Significant Achievements:
• Recipient of Dr.Adbul Qadeer Khan Shield

Contact Information:
Email: efatima@dsu.edu.pk
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• MBA (Human Resource), SZABIST, Karachi
• BBA, University of Karachi

Research Interests:
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Information System
• Consumer Behavior

Significant Achievements:
• Received Merit Scholarship on securing highest GPA in 2nd Semester of MBA at SZABIST
• Secured 2nd position in BBA
• Secured Merit Scholarship in all semesters of BBA and a place in the List of Honor

Contact Information:
Email: tatheer.yawar@dsu.edu.pk
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• MPhil (Marketing), Iqra University

• MBA (Marketing), IBA

Contact Information:

Email: saqib.ghias@dsu.edu.pk

• MS- Management Sciences, DHA Suffa University
• MSC: Organizational Psychology and Human Resource, IoBM
• BBA Hons: Hamdard University
• Certified Remedial Therapist for Dyslexics: R.E.A.D (Diploma)
• Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (online Oxford University in collaboration with PACT) (Diploma)

Where Play meets purpose

Research Paper on: “Evaluation of Executive Official’s Personality Traits in Organizational Conflict Management”

Research Paper on: “Impact of Communication for Effective Training Courses on the Performance of Higher Educational Institute Faculty Members of Karachi”

Article on: “The Power of Perception”

Article on: “Through the eyes of Shahjehan Begum”

Research Paper on: “Factors Affecting Employees’ Performance Against Expectations: Case Of Banking Sector Of Karachi”

Article on: “Understanding Dyslexia”

Article on: “Dealing With Dyslexia”

Research Paper on: “A Framework of Strategic Communication done Through Social Networking Sites in Pakistan (Concepts And Manifestation)”

Article on: “Supermom secrets: your guide to juggling career and family”

Contact Information:
Email: saadia.khan@dsu.edu.pk

• MCom (Marketing Communication), University of Karachi
• BCom, University of Karachi

Formerly:
Lecturer, DACB, DHA, Karachi

Contact Information:
Email: saima.sardar@dsu.edu.pk
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• MBA (HR & Finance), Pakistan
• BBA (Hons), Pakistan

Formerly:
• Lecturer, DACB, DHA, Karachi

Contact Information:
Email: sadia@dsu.edu.pk
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MBA-SZABIST University Karachi

BBA-Sukkur IBA University

Contact Information:

Email: samina.parveen@dsu.edu.pk

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MS/MPhil in International Management, UK

MS/MPhil in Professional Accounting, Australia.

Contact Information:

Email: farhan.ahmed@dsu.edu.pk

MS Department

MBA/M.Phil SZABIST Karachi

BBA (Hons) Sukkur IBA

Email: aroon.kumar@dsu.edu.pk

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MS (Management Sciences), Pakistan

MBA (Finance), Pakistan

Email: rabia.mumtaz@dsu.edu.pk

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MSMS (DSU)
MBA/BBA (IBA)