Dr. Muhammad Abid Hussain

Brief Bio

Dr. Muhammad Abid Hussain is a legal scholar specializing in international law, WTO reform, international arbitration, and digital trade regulation. He has academic and professional experience as a legal advisor, advocate, lecturer, and researcher, with multiple publications in internationally recognized journals. His work focuses on contemporary legal challenges involving trade governance, investment dispute settlement, and emerging technologies in global regulation.

Education
PhD in International Law	Zhengzhou University, Henan, China	2019 – 2024
LLM	Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan	2016 – 2018
LLB (Hons.)	Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan	2010 – 2015

Professional Experience
Assistant Professor	Department of Law, University of Southern Punjab, Multan	2023 – Till now
Legal Advisor	Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited	—
Advocate	Multan, Pakistan	2015 – 2019
Visiting Lecturer	TIMES Institute of Law	2015 – 2018
District Legal Advisor (Internee)	Department of Weights and Measures, Multan	—
External Examiner	University of Sialkot	—

Professional Skills

International legal research and policy analysis
Academic writing and publication
Leadership and team building
Critical thinking and communication

Research Interests

Selected Publications

Procedural Pluralism and the MPIA Role in WTO Dispute Governance, Journal of World Trade (2026).
WTO Reform: Codifying Technological Neutrality, Journal of World Trade (2026).
Institutional Design for an Appellate Mechanism in Investor-State Dispute Settlement, Asian Journal of International Law (2025).
Regulatory Strategies for Combatting Money Laundering in the Era of Digital Trade, Journal of Money Laundering Control.
Innovating for Sustainability: Digital Trade and Ecological Footprint in BRICST Economies, Environment, Development and Sustainability.

Professional Trainings

Participated in multiple international workshops on academic research, legal writing, youth leadership, advocacy skills, and presentation management.