Summary
I’m happy to share that I have started a new role as Lecturer in National University of science and technology, Islamabad.Looking forward to contributing to the academic community and engaging withstudents on important policy issues. Excited for this new role of academic mentorship!
Academic Background
PhD
(Policy studies) Universiti Teknologi Mara
- September 05, 2024
Honours and Awards
Publications
Salvific Rhetoric and Democratic Restraints: Techno-Messianism in American Semiconductor and AI Governance
June 15, 2026
Social Science Review Archives - Volume: 4, No: 2, Article Number 66-87
Criminalized but not invalidated: legal ambiguity and policy incoherence in the ICT Child Marriage Act 2025
May 28, 2026
Aposta-Revista de Ciencias Sociales - Volume 24(112), Article Number e888.
Rethinking green finance for sustainable transportation in Pakistan: Institutional barriers, policy misalignments, and pathways for climate-compatible mobility
May 28, 2026
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution - Pages 17
From Policy to Practice: Barriers to Autism Inclusion in Mainstream Education–A Systematic Review”
April 30, 2026
Policy Journal of Social Science Review - Vol. 4 No. 4, Pages 366-375
Exploring gender constraints in entrepreneurial opportunities for women in Pakistan
April 27, 2026
Interaccion y Perspectiva - Volume 16(2), Pages 500-520
From Memorization to Moral Formation: Applying Al-Attas’s Ta’dīb–Adab Framework to Islamiat Education in Pakistan
March 28, 2026
ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences - Volume 5, Issue 3(b), Pages 445-453
From Remittances to Rights: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pakistan's Labor Emigration and Welfare Governance
March 08, 2026
Research Journal for Social Affairs - Volume 4(3(a), Pages 85-92
Digital learning tools and social collaboration in classrooms: teachers’ experiences in enhancing peer interaction
February 26, 2026
Veredas do Direito - Volume 23, No. 4, Article Number e234854
Migration and “Brain Drain” from Pakistan: A Barrier to Sustainable Development
February 02, 2026
Social Science Review Archives - Volume 4(1), Pages 994–1001
Work-related stress and reproductive health: mechanism of delayed childbearing among urban professional women
December 31, 2025
African Journal of Reproductive Health - Volume:29, Issue:12s, Page:135-148
Linking big data analytics to firm performance: exploring the mediating effects of data-driven culture and networking capability
November 30, 2025
Business Process Management Journal - Pages 1-23
Cross-border healthcare policies and cancer care: Strategic opportunities for medical tourism in South Asia
September 25, 2025
Cancer Plus - Volume 7(3), Pages 20-27
Assessing the mediating role of human capital in the relationship between digital transformation and firm performance
September 11, 2025
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management - Pages 1-22
Impact of health policy reforms on telemedicine and ai integration for early cancer detection among low-income populations in South Asia: A comparative policy analysis
August 28, 2025
African Journal of Reproductive Health - Volume 29, Issue 8, Pages 43-53
Unspoken boundaries: a symbolic interactionist analysis of sustainability of taboos in Pakistani society
August 25, 2025
Qualitative Research Journal for Social Studies - Volume 02, Issue 03, Pages 376-391
Exploring the nexus of public debt, government expenditure and revenue: a literature review of fiscal dynamics in Pakistan
August 01, 2025
Qualitative Research Journal for Social Studies - Volume 02, Issue 02, Pages 1280-1291
Transforming reproductive healthcare in rural China: The impact of mobile health, telemedicine, and e-health innovations on family planning and maternal health services
August 01, 2025
African Journal of Reproductive Health - Volume 29(8s), Pages 13-21
Exploring stakeholder perspectives on barriers to green financing in Pakistan's transportation sector
July 16, 2025
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution -
Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Disinformation, and Human Rights: Balancing Freedom of Expression and Speech
June 30, 2025
Journal Cita Hukum - Volume 13(2), Pages 537-560
Leveraging AI and TRIZ for sustainable innovation in advanced manufacturing
June 02, 2025
Discover Applied Sciences - Volume 7, Article Number 589
The Evolution of Dowry Practices in Punjabi Culture: A Historical Analysis from Tradition to Modernity
June 01, 2025
Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review - Volume 3(2), Pages 1846-1856
Reimagining digital patient experience in emerging economies: a meta-analytical framework on the dual role of technology readiness and emotional intelligence in service delivery
May 20, 2025
Policy Journal of Social Science Review - Volume 3, No. 5, Pages 332-342
The role of technology readiness in moderating healthcare transformation: a systematic literature review of patient satisfaction and service orientation
April 05, 2025
International Journal of Social Sciences Bulletin - Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 1-12
Influence of Financial Institution on Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Village Bank Salampur Swat, KP
March 19, 2025
Policy Research Journal - Volume 3, Issue 3, Pages 434-449
e-Diplomacy and political narratives (a case study of US presidential elections 2024)
March 14, 2025
Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review - Volume 03, No.01, Pages 2268-2274
Promoting sustainable development goals through the Chinese concept of eco-civilization: A Delphi study of priority areas in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
February 28, 2025
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution - Volume 22(1), Pages 1-21
Easing transgender travel and tourism: An eventual outreach to artificial intelligence-based medical tourism
February 21, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Volume 2(2), Pages 117-126
Efficacy of cold calling on student behavior and participation during classroom discussions
September 26, 2024
Conhecimento & Diversidade - Volume 16(44), Pages 263-281
Impact of social isolation on intersex individuals: Implications for inclusive education policy
August 06, 2024
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development - Volume 8, Issue 8, Article Number 5613
Innovative strategies for overcoming barriers to technology adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises
July 25, 2024
Journal of the International Council for Small Business - Pages 1-14
Exploring Social and Legal Barriers to Educational Access for Students with Disorders of Sexual Development (DSDs) in Pakistan
April 30, 2024
Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies - Volume 9, No. 27, Pages 45-54
Infanticide Inter-Sex and Policy Management of Inclusive Education
September 12, 2023
International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences - Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 128-136
Social protection and its impact on welfare of the elderly in Pakistan: a case study from south Punjab
December 25, 2022
Pakistan Journal of International Affairs - Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 468-493
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Geopolitical Dynamic in the US and South Asian Print Media
November 05, 2022
The Dialogue - Volume 17, Issue 4, Pages 17-31
Factors Affecting Artificial Intelligence and Management of Institutional Response to the Event of Coronavirus in Pakistan
October 04, 2022
Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities - Volume 30(4), Pages 1451-1472
Exploring The Boundaries And Redefining The Parameters Of Social Innovation:Towards A Comprehensive Abbreviation And Conceptual Framework
May 10, 2022
Kurdish Studies - Volume 10, No. 1, Pages 102-111
Analysis of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Right) Act 2018: Implications for Implementation
October 05, 2021
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Volume 11(10), Pages 121-133
Measurement and Enhancement of Teachers' Competenciesin Psychological Counseling: The Role of E-Learning
August 24, 2021
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Volume 11, No. 8, Pages 1147-1160
Fiscal decentralization and poverty alleviation: A case study of Pakistan
June 01, 2021
Poverty and Public Policy - Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 139-154
Transgender Law in Pakistan Some Key Issues
June 30, 2020
Policy Perspectives - Volume 17, No. 1, Pages 7-33
Conferences
Unlocking The Potential Of E-Governance: An Empirical Study Of Adoption Determinants
October 03, 2024 - October 04, 2024
Hamza Iftikhar, Sikandar Hayat,
International Conference on Public Policy and Public Administration (ICPPPA-2024)
Exploring Social and Legal Barriers to Educational Access for Students
July 18, 2024 - July 19, 2024
Hamza Iftikh,
8th ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference
Implementation of Self-Perceived Identity for Gender Change: Issues of policy coherence and relevance towards transgender welfare in Pakistan
September 13, 2023 - September 15, 2023
Hamzaiftikhar, Siti Hasliah Salleh, Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof,
International Conference on Public Policy & Social Sciences 2023, ICoPS2023Bosnia,