Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Awan

Brief Bio

Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Awan is a distinguished economist and academic leader, currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan. With over three decades of diverse experience spanning academia, research, corporate management, and journalism, his expertise encompasses international economics, financial systems, sustainable development, Human Resources Management, Climate Change, Environment, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship studies. His research focuses on global economic transformations, emerging versus advanced economies, climate economics, Environmental Economics, and financial sector development, with particular relevance to Developed & developing countries. He has authored numerous books, presented papers at international conferences, and contributed extensively to scholarly literature. In addition to his strong publication record, he plays a pivotal role in academic leadership, curriculum development, and research supervision, while actively contributing to national and international academic forums. As an editor of several reputed journals, he is committed to advancing high-quality research and mentoring young scholars, thereby strengthening Pakistan’s academic and research capacity through interdisciplinary and policy-oriented innovation.

Education
Ph.D. in Economics	Islamia University of Bahawalpur	—
M.Phil. in Economics	Islamia University of Bahawalpur	—
M.Sc. in Defense & Strategic Studies	Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad	—
M.Sc. Economics	Islamia University of Bahawalpur	—
M.A. English	Islamia University of Bahawalpur	—
Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination	Federal Public Service Commission, Islamabad	1985
Certificate in Information Technology	Petroman Training Institute, Ministry of Industries & Investment, Government of Pakistan	—

Professional Experience
Dean, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences	University of Southern Punjab, Multan	2010 – Present
Director	ANK Agri Services (Pvt.) Ltd. Shamim & Co. (Pepsi-Cola Multan)	1995 – 1999
Editorial and Reporting	Daily Nawa-i-Waqt Daily The Nations, Lahore	1987 – 1995

Editorship in Research Journals

Frontier in Sustainable Food System (IF 3.1)
Editor, Southern Journal of Social Sciences, University of Southern Punjab, Multan
Managing Editor, Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities
Editor, Science International, Lahore
Editor, South Asian Journal of Banking and Social Sciences, BZU Multan
Editor, Journal of Asian Social Sciences, Karachi
Editor, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management
Editor, International Journal of Innovation Science
Editor, Global Disclosure of Economics and Finance, Bangladesh.

Research Profile

Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Awan is a distinguished scholar in economics and management sciences with a strong record of multidisciplinary research. He has authored 139 research papers, receiving over 10,300 citations, with an h-index of 50 and i10-index of 223, reflecting his significant academic impact and global recognition. His research spans diverse fields, including Human Resource Management, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability, Education, and Gender Studies. His influential studies on employee performance, job satisfaction, and organizational behavior have contributed to improving workplace practices. In finance, he has extensively explored Islamic banking, corporate governance, and financial development, offering insights relevant to emerging economies. Dr. Awan has also made notable contributions to the study of economic growth, human capital, and globalization, alongside growing work in climate change and green energy. His research emphasizes practical policy implications, particularly for developing countries like Pakistan.

Research Interests

The research interests of Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Awan are broad, interdisciplinary, and policy-oriented, reflecting his extensive contributions across economics, management sciences, and social sciences. His primary areas of interest include Strategic Management, Innovation, Green Energy, Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, and Organizational Behavior, with a focus on leadership, employee performance, job satisfaction, training, and workplace environment.

He has a strong research orientation in Environmental Sciences, Banking and Finance, particularly Islamic banking, corporate governance, capital structure, financial performance, and financial innovation in emerging economies. His work in Marketing and Consumer Behavior explores customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, advertising effectiveness, and consumer decision-making patterns.

Dr. Awan is also deeply engaged in Economic Growth and Development, emphasizing human capital formation, globalization, infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, and macroeconomic policy analysis. His research extends to Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development, including climate change, green energy, environmental degradation, and sustainability practices.

Additionally, his interests include Education and Human Capital Development, Gender Studies and Women Empowerment, and Literature and Linguistics, highlighting his multidisciplinary approach. Overall, his research focuses on generating practical insights for policy formulation and sustainable socio-economic development, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Overall, his work is widely recognized for its empirical depth, interdisciplinary scope, and relevance to both academia and policymaking.

Published Books

Changing World Economic Scenario: Aging versus Advanced Economies.
World Economic and Financial Crisis.
Comparative Study of Urdu and English Medium Institutions in Pakistan.
Dismissal of Three Elected Prime Ministers.
How was President Zia’s Plane Crashed?
Climate Economics (under process).

Research Impact:

Papers = 139; Citations: 10,300 h-index =50 i10-index 223

Research
Impact of Digitalization and Renewable Energy on Environmental Quality in Pakistan	2026	Click to View
The Impact of CO2 Emissions, Climate Change and Natural Disasters on Agricultural Production in Pakistan	2026	Click to View
Transforming Performance: The Role of Leadership Styles and Job Satisfaction in Pakistani Universities	2025	Click to View
Depletion of Natural Resources and Its Impact on Pakistan Economy	2025	Click to View
Impact of GHRM on Organizational Performance: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Green Innovation and moderating Role of Green Strategy in the Relationship between GHRM and Organizational Development	2025	Click to View
Impact of Green HRM Practices on Environmental Performance of Organizations: An Analysis of the Moderating Role of Green Internal Environmental Orientation in Enhancing	2025	Click to View
Role of Women’s Education in Economic Empowerment and Decision-Making	2025	Click to View
Nexus between Rising Foreign debt, High Inflation, Interest Rate and Sovereign Default Risk: Analysis of Policy options.	2025	Click to View
Analysis of Online Education impact on students’ results at Graduate level during Covid-19 Pandemic.	2025	Click to View
Interest Rate and Input cost: Impact on the performance of Textile industry in Pakistan.	2025	Click to View
A comparative Analysis of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources in Pakistan.	2025	Click to View

Other research publications from 2009 to 2026

Awan, A.G. (2009). Comparison of Islamic and conventional banking [Conference paper].
Awan, A.G. (2010). Emerging a new financial paradigm. IUB Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, *8*(2), 23–24.
Awan, A.G. (2011). Changing world economic scenario. Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement, *1*(1), 47.
Awan, A.G. (2012). Diverging trends of human capital in BRIC countries. International Journal of Asian Social Science, *2*(12), 96.
Awan, A.G. (2012). Emerging versus aging economies. International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences, *2*(1), 49.
Awan, A.G. (2012). Human capital: Driving force of economic growth. Global Disclosure of Economic and Business, *1*(1), 89.
Awan, A.G. (2013). China’s economic growth puzzle. Global Disclosure of Economics and Business, *2*(2), 42.
Awan, A.G. (2013). Environmental challenges to South Asian countries. Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement, *3*(1), 50.
Awan, A.G. (2013). Relationship between environment and sustainable development. Journal of Asian Social Sciences, *3*(3), 253.
Ahmad-Awan. (2014). Impact of working capital management. International Journal of Business and Management Review, *2*(4), 25.
Ahmad-Awan. (2014). Role of policies in China’s growth. Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, *2*(8), 45.
Akhtar-Awan. (2014). Problems of corporate governance in USA. European Journal of Business and Innovation Research, *2*(2), 10.
Awan-Abbas. (2014). Impact of demographic factors on impulse buying. European Journal of Business and Management, *7*(22), 124.
Awan-Ahmad. (2014). Impact of CSR on profitability. International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability, *2*(4), 36.
Awan-Amin. (2014). Determinants of capital structure. European Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance Research, *2*(9), 123.
Awan-Anum. (2014). Impact of infrastructure development. International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability, *2*(5), 49.
Awan-Asghar. (2014). Impact of employee job satisfaction on performance. Global Journal of Human Resource Management, *2*(4), 127.
Awan-Azhar. (2014). Customer relationship management system. British Journal of Marketing Studies, *2*(7), 7.
Awan-Hanan. (2014). Determinants of tax evasion in Pakistan. International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability, *2*(4), 60.
Awan-Jabbar. (2014). Determinants of capital inflow. Developing Country Studies, *4*(2), 18.
Awan-Khan. (2014). US productivity slowdown. American Journal of Trade and Policy, *1*(1), 64.
Awan, A.G. (2014). Brazil’s anti-poverty model. American Journal of Trade and Policy, *1*(3), 56.
Awan, A.G. (2014). Shifting global economic paradigm. Asian Business Review, *4*(3), 65.
Azhar-Awan. (2014). Consumer behavior towards Islamic banking. European Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance Research, *2*(9), 176.
Gilani-Awan. (2014). Customer loyalty in financial sector. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, *4*(2), 38.
Hashmi-Awan. (2014). Marketing practices of SMEs. European Journal of Business and Innovation Research, *2*(6), 65.
Hassan-Awan-Waqas. (2014). Factors affecting foreign direct investment. International Journal of Business and Management Review, *2*(4), 31.
Iqbal-Awan. (2014). Role of relationship marketing in customer loyalty. British Journal of Marketing Studies, *2*(7), 13.
Rehman-Awan. (2014). Impact of customer satisfaction on brand loyalty. British Journal of Marketing Studies, *2*(8), 167.
Saeed-Awan. (2014). Impact of professional training on employees’ performance. European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research, *2*(8), 25.
Sarwar-Awan. (2014). Economic value added on stock return. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, *5*(23), 100.
Wahla-Awan. (2014). Mobile phones usage and employees’ performance. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, *4*(4), 32.
Zahra-Awan. (2014). Impact of innovations on consumers’ behavior. European Journal of Business and Innovation Research, *2*(6), 40.
Awan-Ahson. (2015). Quality management practices on employee performance. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, *6*(13), 35.
Awan-Anjum. (2015). Cost of high employees turnover rate. Information and Knowledge Management, *5*(2), 50.
Awan-Aslam. (2015). Impact of agriculture productivity on economic growth. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *1*(1), 104.
Awan, A.G. (2015). Comparative analysis of economic growth literature. Science International Lahore, *27*(3), 61.
Awan, A.G. (2015). Impact of 2008 financial crisis. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *1*(1), 77.
Awan, A.G. (2015). State versus free market capitalism. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, *6*(1), 57.
Awan, A.G. (2015). Wave of anti-globalization and capitalism. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *2*(4), 77.
Awan-Farah. (2015). Problems of small entrepreneurial firms. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *1*(1), 13.
Awan-Hiraj. (2015). Teaching English as a secondary language. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *1*(1), 20.
Awan-Imran-Khalid. (2015). Impact of knowledge management on organizational performance. Information and Knowledge Management, *5*(6), 17.
Awan-Islam. (2015). Relationship between satisfaction, attitude and performance. Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, *7*, 17.
Awan-Joiyia. (2015). Role of microfinance in poverty alleviation. American Journal of Trade and Policy, *2*(1), 30.
Awan-Ibrahim. (2015). Role of microfinance in self-employment. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, *6*(7), 23.
Awan-Khalida. (2015). New trends in modern poetry. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, *13*, 34.
Awan-Khan. (2015). Role of branch managers in financial innovations. International Journal of African and Asian Studies, *14*, 10.
Awan-Mehmood. (2015). Impact of mergers on commercial banks. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, *16*, 12.
Awan-Mukhtar. (2015). Causes of trade deficit. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(3), 44.
Awan-Nadeem-Malghani. (2015). Causes of loan defaults in Pakistani banks. Science International, *27*(3), 22.
Awan-Nawaz. (2015). Comparison of GTM and direct method of teaching English. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *1*(1), 22.
Awan-Qurat-ul-Ain. (2015). Role of work family conflict on organizational commitment. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, *3*(1), 52.
Awan-Riasat. (2015). Role of female teachers in increasing literacy rate. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, *12*, 25.
Awan-Saeed. (2015). Conflict management and organizational performance. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, *6*(11), 116.
Awan-Saeed. (2015). Impact of CSR on firms’ financial performance. European Journal of Business and Management, *7*(7), 37.
Awan-Shafique. (2015). Supply chain management in humanitarian relief logistics. Industrial Engineering Letters, *5*(10), 10.
Awan-Shahid. (2015). Impact of green marketing on purchasing behavior. Journal of Global Economics, Management and Business Research, *4*(2), 18.
Awan-Tahir. (2015). Impact of working environment on employee’s performance. European Journal of Business and Management, *7*(1), 413.
Awan-Tayyab. (2015). Misconceptions about aid and hepatitis. Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, *2*(2), 7.
Chaudhri-Awan-Faridi. (2015). Human capital formation and economic performance. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, *6*(3), 11.
Faridi-Abbas-Awan. (2015). Factors affecting women’s contribution in household budget. Global Journal of Human Social Science & Economics, *15*(2/1), 18.
Hassan-Awan. (2015). Effectiveness of SMS marketing. Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, *16*, 11.
Imran-Awan. (2015). Factors affecting food price inflation. ABC Journal of Advanced Research, *4*(1), 31.
Iftikhar-Awan. (2015). How stock market influences economic growth. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, *3*(1), 12.
Kausar-Awan. (2015). Impact of educated mother on academic achievement. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, *12*, 42.
Parveen-Awan. (2015). Comparison of Sylvia Plath and Parveen Shaker. Journal of Culture, Society and Development, *13*, 23.
Rashid-Awan-Nadeem. (2015). Factors affecting rural women labor supply. Developing Country Studies, *5*(1), 13.
Tahir-Awan. (2015). Impact of cash reward on worker’s efficiency. Science International, *27*(6), 7.
Zia-Awan. (2015). Comparative analysis of public and private educational institutions. Journal of Education and Practices, *6*(6), 184.
Awan-Farhan. (2016). Talent management practices and job satisfaction. Science International, *28*(2), 45.
Awan-Hanif. (2016). Financial performance of Islamic and conventional banks in Pakistan. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *2*(2), 5.
Awan-Ismail. (2016). Effects of advertisement on consumer’s buying behavior. Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, 100.
Awan-Khalid. (2016). Causes of low achievement in English. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *2*(2), 12.
Awan-Shafi. (2016). Analysis of teaching methods of English language. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *2*(2), 54.
Awan-Sheikh. (2016). Islamic banking scenario in Pakistan. Global Journal of Management & Social Sciences, *2*(1), 4.
Awan-Wamiq. (2016). Relationship between environmental awareness and green marketing. Science International, *28*(13), 31.
Awan-Yaqoob. (2016). Economic value of introducing technology. Innovation and Green Development, *2*(3), 57.
Awan-Zahra. (2016). 3-G technology use in Pakistan. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *2*(1), 5–7.
Bashir-Awan. (2016). Determinants of capital structure. Industrial Engineering Letters, *6*(1), 12.
Kiren-Awan. (2016). Impact of training on employees performance. International Journal of African and Asian Studies, *17*, 10.
Nazish-Awan. (2016). CSR and financial performance of banks. Science International, *28*(2), 12.
Raza-Awan. (2016). Totalitarianism & Marxism in George Orwell’s fictions. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *2*(4), 45.
Yahya-Awan. (2016). Critical discourse analysis of “Twilight in Delhi”. Science International, *28*(2), 37.
Yasin-Awan-Andleep. (2016). Psychoanalysis in Mohsin Hamid’s novels. Journal of Education and Practice, *7*(1), 12.
Zamir-Awan. (2016). Impact of empowerment on employee creativity. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *2*(2), 7.
Awan-Tehniat. (2017). Hybrid identities in “Brock Lane” and “American Brat”. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(1), 12.
Awan-Yaseen. (2017). Global climate change and its impact on agriculture. American Journal of Trade and Policy, *4*(1), 41.
Azeem-Awan. (2017). Gender differences and its impact on students’ performance. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(2), 23.
Hassan-Awan. (2017). Factors affecting internet banking usage. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(2), 17.
Rukh-e-Zahra-Awan. (2017). Consumers’ behavior towards the choice of shopping malls and traditional market. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(3), 3.
Sultan-Awan. (2017). Comparative analysis of “Ice Candy-Man” and “Train to Pakistan”. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(2), 7.
Zartasha-Awan. (2017). Determinants of women empowerment. Developing Country Studies, *5*(14), 17.
Akhtar-Awan. (2018). Impact of corporal punishment on students’ performance. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(4), 34.
Awan-Lodhi-Dilshad. (2018). Determination of firm value. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(1), 28.
Awan-Nasir. (2018). Matrimonial issues in Pride and Prejudice. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(4), 14.
Awan-Parveen. (2018). Effect of Marxism on characters in Mohsin Hamid’s novels. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *3*(4), 13.
Awan-Shahzad. (2018). Relationship between poverty & environmental degradation. Global Journal of Management and Social Sciences, *4*(1), 3.
Aslam-Awan. (2018). Impact of monetary policy on economic growth. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(1), 57.
Bukhari-Awan. (2018). English as a medium of instruction. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(4), 13.
Fatima-Awan. (2018). Female participation in labor force. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(4), 15.
Hassan-Ghafoor-Awan. (2018). Effect of school environment on teacher’s motivation. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(1), 20.
Kauser-Awan. (2018). Impact of using social media on academic performance. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(1), 44.
Kiren-Awan. (2018). Role of globalization in employment generation. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(1), 17.
Parveen-Awan. (2018). Effect of organizational justice on employee performance. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *4*(2), 20.
Akhtar-Awan. (2019). Socio-economic determinants of environmental degradation. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(3), –.
Awan-Arshad. (2019). Customer awareness & its satisfaction about Islamic banking. Global Journal of Management Social Sciences & Humanities, *5*(3), 3.
Awan-Mukhtar. (2019). Causes of trade deficit. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(3), 44.
Awan-Naseem. (2019). Impact of government expenditures. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(1), 14.
Awan-Umair. (2019). Impact of globalization on poverty. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(4), 14.
Maria-Awan. (2019). Impact of socio-cultural factors on academic performance. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(3), 13.
Nawaz-Awan. (2019). P.B. Shelley and Habib Jalib as revolutionary poets. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(2), 5.
Tehniyat-Awan. (2019). Causes of high dropout ratio. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *5*(1), 10.
Awan-Hussain. (2020). Role of quality education in sustainable development. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *6*(2), 20.
Awan-Mushtaq. (2020). The effects of technological innovations on employment. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities, *6*(3), 5.
Qasim-Awan. (2020). Impact of external debt on economic growth. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, *6*(1), 77.
Awan-Azhar. (2021). Impact of taxation on poverty. International Journal of Management, *12*(6), 9.
Awan-Parveen. (2023). Financial innovations and bank performance. Journal of Financial Services Marketing, *28*(1), 3.
Awan-Yaqoob. (2023). Economic value of introducing technology. Innovation and Green Development, *2*(3), 57.
Shengwen-Awan. (2023). Green energy resources, product recycling. The Journal of Environment and Development, *0*(0), 8.
Zhang-Rubab-Awan. (2023). Renewable resources and electricity generation. Environment, Development and Sustainability, *25*(12).
Wu, S., Liu, X., Ali, A. M., & Awan, A. G. (2024). The Impact of Climate Change and Natural Disasters on Pakistan’s GDP Growth: An ARDL Analysis. The Journal of Environment & Development, 33(4), 613-639.
Aziz-Awan-Azeem. (2024). Islamic vs conventional banking. Remittance Review, -9(-2), –.Juo-Awan et al. (2024). Full mechanization: Path to increased farm performance. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 9.  DOI: 10.1007/s10668-024-05720-0
Saqib-Awan. (2024). Green technology, green products, consumer behavior and firm performance. Journal of Asian Development Studies, *10*(3), –.

Sania Matloob, Abdul Ghafoor Awan, Sundas Matloob, Ramis Matloob, Ayesha Rashid Khan, (2025). Impact of GHRM on Organizational Performance: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Green Innovation and moderating Role of Green Strategy in the Relationship between GHRM and Organizational Development, Journal of Asian Development Studies: Vol. 14 (3).

Tayyba, Kausar Kiran, Abdul Ghafoor Awan, (2025). Role of Women’s Education in Economic Empowerment and Decision-Making, Journal of Asian Development Studies: Vol. 14 No. 3.

Ayesha Nasir, Abdul Ghafoor Awan, Depletion of Natural Resources and Its Impact on Pakistan Economy , Journal of Asian Development Studies 14 (4 ).

Samina Kanwal, Abdul Ghafoor Awan, (2026). The Impact of CO2 Emissions, Climate Change and Natural Disasters on Agricultural Production in Pakistan , Journal of Asian Development Studies: Vol. 15 (1).

Afia Iram, Abdul Ghafoor Awan, Impact of Digitalization and Renewable Energy on Environmental Quality in Pakistan , Journal of Asian Development Studies: Vol. 15 (2).
Nasir-Awan. (2026). Depletion of natural resources and its impact on Pakistan economy. Asian Journal of Development Studies, *15*(2)

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:
Corporate Finance and Policy
Corporate Governance, Strategic Management. Seminar in Management.
Quantitative Techniques, Advanced Research Methods.
Central Banking.
Corporate Governance,
Issues in Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship,
Environmental Sciences,
Innovation and Growth.
Principles of Management.
Marketing & Merchandizing.
Advanced Accounting.
Emerging Vs Aging Economies.
Strategic Management.
Advanced Macro Economics.
Issues in HRD,
Advanced Research Methodology.
Monetary Economics.
History of Economic Thoughts.
Economics of Climate Change, Entrepreneurial Economics.
History of Economic Thoughts.
Advanced Reporting,
Media & society,
Electronic Media,
Editing,
Gender studies.
Theories of Mass Communication, International Communication.
Regional, Political and Economic issues
Financial Markets.
Principles of Management
Principles of HRM.
Macroeconomics,
International Economics,
Human Resources Development,
Islamic Economics.
Monetary Economics
Military strategy
Threat Perception.
Conduct of war.
Crisis Management.

Teaching Philosophy

Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Awan’s teaching philosophy is grounded in intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary integration, and the development of analytical and research-oriented thinking among students. With extensive teaching experience across Ph.D., M.Phil., MBA, MS, and undergraduate programs at institutions such as Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), the University of Southern Punjab (USP), and Quaid-i-Azam University, he emphasizes a learner-centered approach that bridges theory with real-world application.

He believes that higher education should cultivate critical inquiry, independent reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making. Through courses such as Corporate Finance, Advanced Research Methods, Macroeconomics, Strategic Management, and Defense & Strategic Studies, he encourages students to engage deeply with contemporary economic, financial, and strategic issues. His pedagogy integrates quantitative techniques, case-based learning, and policy-oriented discussions to equip students with practical competencies. Prof. Awan strongly values interdisciplinary learning, reflected in his teaching across diverse domains including economics, management, environmental sciences, media studies, and strategic affairs. He fosters an inclusive academic environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, ethical responsibility, and innovation. As a mentor, he prioritizes capacity building in research, guiding students to produce high-quality scholarly work. His ultimate goal is to prepare graduates who are not only academically competent but also capable of contributing effectively to national development and global knowledge economies.

Awards & Recognition

Paper titled “Diverging Trends of Human Capital in the Emerging Market Economies” was presented at the 1st International Conference on Management and Economics held on 11-12th February 2012 at COMSATS Sahiwal, Pakistan.

Paper titled “Human Capital in BRICs countries” was presented at the International Conference on “Emerging Market Future: Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Finance” held on December 15-16, 2011, at Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled “Changing World Economic and Financial Scenario with Special Reference to the 2008 World Financial Crisis” was presented at the International Conference on “Local & Global Challenges in Emerging Markets” held on 2nd and 4th December 2010 at Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled “Comparison of Islamic and Conventional Banking in Pakistan” was presented at the 2nd COMSATS International Business Research Conference: A Conference for Business, Economics & Behavioral Sciences held on November 4, 2009, at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled “Export Potential of Pakistan” was presented at the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development held on 18-19 February 1987 under the auspices of the Export Promotion Bureau, Government of Pakistan in Multan.

Paper entitled “Economic Growth, Economic Development, and Sustainable Development” was presented at a Two-Day International Conference organized by Women University, Multan on 16-17 November 2022.

Paper titled “Water Shortage and Impact on Crop Yield” was presented at International Conference organized by Mian Nawaz Sharif University, Multan on 6-7 December 2022.

Paper titled “Impact of Renewable resources on electricity generation and food security in Pakistan” presented at International Conference organized by Mian Nawaz Sharif University Multan on 6th and 7th December 2022.

Paper entitled “Impact of Green Innovation and Institutional Quality on Economic Growth: Evidence from Pakistan” was presented at the International Conference organized by Women University, Multan, Pakistan on December 3-5, 2025.