Muhammad Imran Farooq
Brief Bio
Lecturer Muhammad Imran Farooq is an academic in the field of accounting and finance at the University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan, where he has been serving since 2017. With a strong academic background, he holds an MS degree in Accounting and Finance from Iqra University, Islamabad.
His research interests primarily focus on corporate finance, financial performance, corporate governance, and emerging trends in digital financial systems. He has contributed to the academic community through more than 12 research publications in recognized journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of finance.
At USP, he is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students, particularly in corporate finance and research methodology. He is dedicated to fostering analytical thinking and supporting the development of future professionals in the finance discipline, while also contributing to academic research and institutional growth.
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MS in Management Sciences (Finance) |
Iqra University Islamabad Campus |
2013 |
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MBA (Finance) |
University of Education Multan |
2011 |
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Lecturer |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan. |
2017 – Till now |
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Lecturer |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan. |
2013 – 2017 |
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Lecturer (Visiting) |
Institute of Banking and Finance Bahauddin Zakariya University |
2016 – 2018 |
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Lecturer (Visiting) |
Scholar College of Commerce |
2012 – 2016 |
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Trainer (Accounting & Finance) |
Jinnah College of Technology |
Jun 2014 – Dec 2014 |
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Lecturer |
Multan Institute of Technology |
2008 – 2011 |
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Accountant |
Yasir Traders |
2006 – 2008 |
Research Interests
- Corporate Governance and Ownership Structure
- Capital Structure and Financial Architecture
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Digital Banking and Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Sustainable and Green Finance
- Risk Management in Emerging Markets
- Corporate Governance and Ownership Structure
- Capital Structure and Financial Architecture
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Digital Banking and Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Sustainable and Green Finance
- Risk Management in Emerging Markets
- Knowledge Management and Digital Transformation in Finance
- Knowledge Management and Digital Transformation in Finance
Research Impact:
- Publications: 12
| Title | Year |
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Intellectual capital and financial stability: a strategic pathway for sustainable growth in Pakistan’s banking sector. |
2021 |
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Impact of awareness of the financing choices on firm profitability: A study on banking sector of Pakistan |
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The learning effect on organizational performance during a crisis: A serial mediation analysis with knowledge creation, storage and sharing |
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Influence of working capital management on organizational performance: A case of manufacturing industry of Pakistan |
2020 |
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Determinants of dividend policy in the pharmaceutical sector of Pakistan. |
2020 |
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Importance of empowering leadership, reward, and trust toward knowledge sharing. |
2018 |
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Tax revenue, stock market, and economic growth of Pakistan. |
2020 |
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Effect of dividend paying behavior, board size, and board composition on firm performance: Evidence from Pakistan |
2021 |
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ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY OF PAKISTAN: TRADE, AID, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (2001–2025) |
2025 |
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Impression Management Theory as a Panacea for Public Budgeting Process |
2025 |
Farooq, M. I., Taha, R., Javaid, M. I., & Binti Muhmad, S. N. (2025). Intellectual capital and financial stability: a strategic pathway for sustainable growth in Pakistan’s banking sector. Journal of Financial Economic Policy, 1-21.
Abbas, U., Farooq, M. I., Kashif, A. R., Hassan, S., & Scholar, S. M. P. (2021). Effect of dividend paying behavior, board size, and board composition on firm performance: Evidence from Pakistan. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 25(2), 1–17.
Kashif, R., Bibi, S., Farooq, M. I., & Shafique, A. (2021). Impact of awareness of the financing choices on firm profitability: A study on banking sector of Pakistan. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 10(3).
Qadri, U. A., Abd Ghani, M. B., Bibi, S., Tahir, A. H., Farooq, M. I., & Kashif, A. R. (2021). The learning effect on organizational performance during a crisis: A serial mediation analysis with knowledge creation, storage and sharing. European Journal of Management and Business Economics.
Shahzad, A., Zulfiqar, B., Farooq, M. I., Bibi, S., Rauf, A. K., & Mehmood, T. (2020). Influence of working capital management on organizational performance: A case of manufacturing industry of Pakistan. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(9), 8710–8719.
Kashif, A. R., Altaf, M., Abbas, U., Saba, K., Farooq, M. I., & Jalal, I. (n.d.). Determinants of dividend policy in the pharmaceutical sector of Pakistan.
Farooq, M. I., Hanif, M. I., & Khan, M. A. (2018). Importance of empowering leadership, reward, and trust toward knowledge sharing. International Journal of Management Excellence, 11(2), 1544–1552.
Attari, M. I. J., Taha, R., & Farooq, M. I. (2014). Tax revenue, stock market, and economic growth of Pakistan. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Oeconomica, 10(5).
Teaching & Supervision
Courses:
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Accounting Information System
- Credit Management
Supervision:
- MPhil/MS: 5,5 (ongoing)
Teaching Philosophy
Bridging laboratory science with real-world health challenges to develop globally competent researchers.
Collaborations and Honors
- Moderator (2026, USP, Multan)
- Trainor (2014, Comsats, Sahiwal)
- Trainor (2013-14, Air University Multan)
Awards & Recognition
- USP Best Researcher Award (2026)
- Peer Reviewer – Energy Strategy Reviews (4 reviews)
- Peer Reviewer – Finance Research Letters (5 reviews)
- Peer Reviewer – International Review of Economics & Finance (1 review)
- Peer Reviewer – International Review of Financial Analysis (2 reviews)
- Peer Reviewer – Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance (1 review)
- Peer Reviewer – Journal of Open Innovation (14 reviews)
Contact
- xxxx-xxxxxxx
- [email protected]