Asia Iqbal
Brief Bio
Asia Iqbal is an academic professional currently serving as a Lecturer at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, with a career in education spanning over two decades. Her expertise lies in Linguistics and English Language Teaching (ELT), with a specialized focus on student-centered learning environments and research methodology. She has authored numerous research articles investigating academic essay writing, cognitive load management, and the digital turn in education. Her research has been presented at prominent national and international conferences, contributing to the discourse on ESL writing skills and instructional effectiveness in Pakistan. Asia is dedicated to empowering students with critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary for academic success. She aims to foster a dynamic school community through collaboration and the promotion of lifelong learning.
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Ph.D. English |
University of Sindh, Jamshoro |
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MPhil English (Linguistics) |
National College of Business Administration and Economics |
2015 |
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M.A. TEFL |
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad |
2019 |
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Master of Arts in English |
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
2004 |
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Diploma in TEFL |
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad |
2007 |
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) |
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
2005 |
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Senior Lecturer |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2022 – Till now |
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Visiting Lecturer |
The University of Loralai |
2020 – 2021 |
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Visiting Lecturer |
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
2018 – 2020 |
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Lecturer |
Govt. College of Technology for Women Bahawalpur |
03 months project |
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Visiting Lecturer |
Bahawalpur Polytechnic Institute Bahawalpur. |
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English Language Teacher |
Buoyage Public School Bahawalpur |
1 Year |
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English Language Instructor |
Horizon System of Education (Evening Classes) |
1 Year |
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Enhancing coherence through discourse awareness |
2026 |
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Cognitive load management techniques for ELT teachers |
2026 |
Qualitative Research Journal for Social Studies, 3(1). |
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Integration of social media for English language skills |
2025 |
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Challenges of Using Duolingo for Language Learning |
2024 |
Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 2(04), 863-878. |
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Discourse and state of mind (A Doll’s House) |
2021 |
PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(17), 678-688. ISSN 1567-214x. |
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Foreign Language Anxiety in South Punjab |
2022 |
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Error correction and English language teaching |
2022 |
Jahan-e-Tahqeeq, 5(2), 72-49. ISSN Online: 2709-7625, ISSN Print: 2709-7617. |
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Branding fashion, shaping culture |
2025 |
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Digital turn-in special education
Challenges in teaching English at elementary school |
2025 |
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Lexical Choices and Environmental Despair |
2024 |
Al-Mahdi Research Journal (MRJ), 5(5), 27–32. |
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Flipped classroom model alignment |
2024 |
- Waqas, M., Iqbal, A., & Bano, N. (2026). Enhancing coherence through discourse awareness: A mixed methods investigation of academic essay writing among ESL learners in Multan. Liberal Journal of Language and Literature Review, 3(1). https://llrjournal.com/index.php/11
- Iqbal, A., & Bakhsh, I. (2026). Cognitive load management techniques for ELT teachers in designing effective ESL lessons and instructional effectiveness. Qualitative Research Journal for Social Studies, 3(1).
- Iqbal, A., Azhar, M. A., Majeed, F., Javed, K., & Akhtar, M. J. (2025). Integration integrating social media as a tool for enhancing English language skills: A study of university students’ perception. The Critical Review of Social Sciences Studies, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.59075/fwct1g50
- Rehman, Z. U., & Iqbal, A. (2024). Investigating the Challenges of Using Duolingo for Language Learning: A Simplified Review. Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 2(04), 863-878.
- Tayyab, M., Aqeel, M., Iqbal, A., & Hanif, A. (2021). Discourse and state of mind: A critical discourse analysis of Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(17), 678-688. ISSN 1567-214x.
- Sharif, I., Iqbal, A., Shafiq, M., & Shakil, A. (n.d.). Existence of Foreign Language Anxiety in Major and Non-Major English Graduates of South Punjab. Journal of Policy Research, 8(4), 274-282. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7634295
- Sharif, I., Iqbal, A., Aqeel, M., & Ijaz, N. (2022). Error correction and English language teaching in non-native context: A study of university teachers’ approach under Toy Theory in Pakistan. Jahan-e-Tahqeeq, 5(2), 72-49. ISSN Online: 2709-7625, ISSN Print: 2709-7617.
- Fatima, M., Iqbal, A., & Abdullah, M. (2025). Branding fashion, shaping culture: A critical discourse analysis of online advertisement. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(6). https://journalofsocialsciencereview.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/343
- Mehreen, F., & Iqbal, A. (2025). Branding fashion, shaping culture: A critical discourse analysis of online advertisement. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(6). https://journalofsocialsciencereview.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/343
- Anjum, M. A., Akbar, M., Abbas, A., Iqbal, A., & Nasir, M. [2025, May 29 ]. The digital turn-in special education: A case study of teachers and parents on TAI for LD students in Multan.
- Iqbal, A., Naz, F., & Fatima, T. (2024). Challenges in teaching English at elementary school in Multan: An analytical study of resource deficiency and classroom dynamics. Panacea Journal of Linguistics & Literature, 3(1),157-169. Retrieved from https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/pjll
- Abdelrady, A. H. A., Bhutto, J., & Iqbal, A. (2024). The Effects of Parenting Styles and Academic Self‑efficacy on the Academic Achievements of Postgraduate-Level Students of Bahawalpur. Journal Name, 12(3), 45–60.
- Muhammad Sami, Asia Iqbal, Muhammad Irfan, & Muhammad Asif Nadeem. (2024). Lexical Choices and Environmental Despair: Analyzing Water Scarcity in Paolo Bacigalupi’s The Tamarisk Hunter. Al-Mahdi Research Journal (MRJ), 5(5), 27–32.
- Yosaf, S., Iqbal, A., & Shahid, C. (2024). Alignment of the flipped classroom model with ESL learner’s cognitive levels: A descriptive study. Journal of Policy Research, 2(4). https://policyresearchjournal.com
Teaching & Supervision
Courses:
- Academic Essay Writing and Discourse Awareness
- Cognitive Load Management in ELT
- Integration of Social Media and AI in Language Learning
- Critical Discourse Analysis and Inclusive Education
- Integration of ICT tools in Language Learning
Supervision:
M.Phil. 10
Ongoing: 06
Teaching Philosophy
Striving to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that inspires curiosity and empowers students with academic and personal success skills.
Contact
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- [email protected]