Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Iqbal

Assistant Professor
Faisalabad Business School, National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Economics from Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

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Biography

A results-driven professional with proven record of success in both domestic and international initiatives. Experience in training, teaching and research projects. Recognized as a leader with strong planning, organization, and implementation skills. Among few people in Pakistan who worked on CGE modeling. Currently heading the BBA Program at Faisalabad Business School, National Textile University Faisalabad and teaching subjects related to economics, Entrepreneurship, research and international business at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. PhD Degree from Government College University Faisalabad in 2017. Obtained my M.Phil Economics degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (2008). Also qualified for M.Sc. Economics (2001) and BSc (Honors) Economics (2000) from International Islamic University Islamabad. There are three basic, interrelated themes in my Thesis: Pro and Post effects of GSP plus Status of Pakistan in EU28 by using Computable General Equilibrium Modeling (CGE) on the functioning of firms, the effects of Government Policies on the efficiency of competitive markets, and the EU28 markets for Pakistan’s products. I have also used MyGTAP model to calculate the impacts of GSP Plus status on the real wages and household income in Pakistan. International Trade agreements and the international trade theories are the main topics of my thesis. Serving as permanent team member of FBS Annual ENTREPRENEURSHIP GALA at NTU since 2019. Conducted multiple trainings at different industries including Interloop and SMEDA on the topics of Entrepreneurship, Leadership development, team building etc. Administrative work being Head of the department and teaching experience provided me chances to learn the new techniques of management, communication, teaching and understanding. Working in “AMAN consulting services”, Islamabad as a researcher granted me opportunity to execute my existing knowledge and learning new research techniques.

Area of Interest:

Business Management and Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Microeconomics
Islamic Banking and Finance
Financial Economics

Selected Publications