Prof. Dr. Ather Azim Khan

• Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce: Ph.D. (Microfinance)-UCP
• Master of Philosophy in Commerce: M.Phil. (Finance)-UCP
• Fellow Cost and Management Accountant – ICMAP
• One Year Diploma in Islamic Studies

• Associate Dean, Faculty of Management Studies (May 2016 to to date)
  University of Central Punjab
• Director School of Accounting and Finance (May 2016 to 2018)
  University of Central Punjab
• Associate Dean, Faculty of Commerce (2013 to April 2016)
  University of Central Punjab
• Director VIS 2011 to date
  University of Central Punjab
• Dean Faculty of Commerce (2005 to March 2009)
  University of Central Punjab
• Head of Faculty of Commerce (2002-2005)
  University of Central Punjab
• Director Finance & Associate Professor (1999-2002)
  The University of Lahore
• Teaching Faculty Member (1998-1999)
  Premier College of Business Administration
• Financial Controller (1995)
  Data Textiles Limited
• Faculty Member (1993-94 & 1996-98)
  Hajvery University
• Chief Accountant (1994)
  Tripple Em Pvt. Ltd.

• The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (2010 to date)
  Member Budget and Finance Committee – Honorary
• Akhuwat – A Microfinance NGO (2009 to date)
  Member Finance Committee – Honorary
• Higher Education Commission – HEC (2004, 2006 and 2014 )
  Member Curriculum Committee of Commerce
• Research and Development Center – UCP (2003 to date)
  Director
• University of Central Punjab (2005 to date)
  Member Academic Council
• University of Central Punjab (2005 to date)
  Member Board of Advanced Studies and Research

• Higher Education Commission-HEC, Editors Workshops Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad
• Punjab Educational Endowment Fund-PEEF
• Higher Education Commission of Pakistan – HEC
• Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited – PPCBL
• National Productivity Organization – NPO, Government of Pakistan
• Management and Professional Development Department (MPDD), Government of Punjab
• Al-Huda Institute of Islamic Banking
• Directorate of Taxation – DOT, FBR
• Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan – ICMAP
• Jang Group of News Papers, Daily Express

• M.Phil.
  University of Central Punjab – UCP,
• MS Applied Accounting and Finance
• B.Com. (Hons.) – Accounting and Banking
  University of Central Punjab -UCP
• BS (Hons.) Applied Accounting-BSAA
• MBA and BBA program for Professional Accountants
  University of Central Punjab – UCP
• MS – Banking and Finance
  The University of Lahore
• M.Com. – Accounting & Finance & M.Com – Banking
  University of Central Punjab
• Master of Business Administration
  The University of Lahore, Premier College and Hajvery College of Business Administration

• Microfinance Theory and Practice (postgraduate level)
• Research Studies and Manuscript Writing
• Issues in Interest-Free Banking (postgraduate level)
• Financial Analysis
• Corporate Financial Reporting
• Corporate Finance and Advanced Corporate Finance (postgraduate level)
• Investment Portfolio Management / Security Analysis (also at postgraduate level)
• Financial Management / Business Finance
• Principles of Accounting and Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting and Cost Accounting
• Banking and Investment

• 1. Khan, A. A., Mustafa, F., Khursheed, A., Siddiqui, F. (2018). Social Business Innovation: Comparison of Operational Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions in Pakistan. Pyrex Journal of Business and Finance Management Research 4(3), 12-20
• Khan, A. A., Mustafa, F., Khursheed, A. (2018). Impact of Global Financial Crisis on Socially Innovative Microfinance Institutions in Pakistan. Journal of Accounting, Finance, and Auditing Studies 4(3), 67-86
• Khan. A. A., Shakir, A. U., and Kareem, A., Haider, S. R. (2018). Public spending and economic growth: A casestudy of developed nations. Paradigms 12(1), 31-37
• Khan, A. A., Zaki, W., & Bokhari, I. H. (2017). Impact of microfinance on the involvement of women in decision making and ownership. NUML International Journal of Business and Management, 12(2), 61-74
• Khan, A. A., & Bhutta, A. Y. (2018). Relationship between industrial electricity, employment, and economic growth. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences. 7(2), 407-423
• Khan, A. A., Khan, Z. A., & Butt, S. (2017). Determinants of financial self-sufficiency in microfinance institutions: A study of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 6(2), 296-301.
• Khan A. A., Mehmood S. (2016). Dynamics of Intra-industry specialization between Pakistan and China. Central Asia, 74, 115-132
• Khan A. A., Mehmood, S., & Ahmad, Z. (2016). Dynamic Relationships between Tourist Arrivals, Immigrants, and Crimes in the United States. Tourism Management, 54, 383-392.
• Khan, A. A., Asif, M., & Mehar, M. R. (2015). Co-integration and Granger Causality Test of Crude Oil Price, Exchange Rate, KIBOR and Consumer Price Index of Pakistan. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 3(1), 319-322.
• Khan, A. A., Ahmad, M. A. I., & Ahmad, Z. (2014). Performance Analysis of Microfinance Institutions of India. Paradigms: A Research Journal of Commerce, Economics, and Social Sciences, 8(1), 1-14.
• Khan, A. A., Ahmad, Z., & Tariq, A. (2012). Stock market development and economic growth: A comparative study of Pakistan and Bangladesh. African Journal of Business Management, 6(8), 2985.
• Khan, A., & Khan, K. (2011). Dividend Policy and Stock Prices–A Case of KSE-100 Index Companies. Cell, 321, 4028246.
• Khan, A. A. (2010). Analysis of Critical Factors of Microfinance Institutions of Pakistan. Paradigms: A Research Journal of Commerce, Economics, and Social Sciences, 4(1), 24-47.
• Khan, A. A., Aslam, Q., & Zahra, K. (2008). Problems of Knitwear Industry of Pakistan. Paradigms: A Research Journal of Commerce, Economics, and Social Sciences, 3(1), 1-33.
• Khan, A. A. (2007). Role of Capacity Building in Micro Finance: A Model of Effective Capacity Building. Paradigms: A Research Journal of Commerce, Economics, and Social Sciences, 1-2, 34-54.
• Khan, A. A. (2007). Role of capacity building in microfinance. Paradigms, 1(1), 38-57.

1. Khan, A. A. (2015). New Trends in Microfinance. Lahore: Akhuwat and the University of Central Punjab. (17^th & 18^th November 2015)
2. Khan, A. A. (2015). Theoretical Perspectives of Islamic Microfinance. Islamic Microfinance Network.
3. Khan, A. A. (2011, March). Achieving Triple Bottom Line: Sustainability, Growth, and Welfare. InCONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 24th March 2011.
4. Khan, A. A., & Iqbal, K. (2011). Dividend policy and stock exchange: A case of KSE-100 Index companies. SAICON. Lahore: COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.
5. Khan, A. A., & Iqbal, K. (2011). Effect of dividend policy on investors’ perception: A case of Pakistani investors. ICMR. Lahore: Superior University, Lahore.
6. Khan, A. A. (2011). Achievement of the triple bottom line: Sustainability, growth, and welfare. Exploring New Horizons in Microfinance (pp. 45-68). Lahore: Akhuwat.
7. Khan, A. A., & Asad, M. (2007). Challenges and opportunities of microfinance in Pakistan. National Research Conference. Lahore: Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
8. Khan, A. A., & Bhutta, N. A. (2012). Volatility clustering of stock returns in Pakistan: Application of ARCH model on Karachi Stock Exchange 100 Index. International Conference on Global Business Environment. Bangkok, Thailand: ICGBE.

1. Khan, A. A. (2016). Panelist in the Panel Discussion of Islamic Microfinance. Global Forum 2016 on Islamic Economic, Finance, & Banking. Lahore: Institute of Islamic Banking, UMT
2. Khan, A. A. (2006). Country Paper: ICT Application for Lifelong Learning. Lahore: Asian Productivity Organization.
3. Khan, A. A. (2007). Diminishing Musharika: A critical evaluation of the instrument. Lahore.
4. Khan, A. A., Haider, S. H., & Asad, S. M. (2009). Impact Assessment of Akhuwat. Lahore: University of Central Punjab.
5. Khan, A. A., Haider, S. H., & Asad, S. M. (2010). Impact Assessment of Akhuwat. Lahore: Akhuwat.
6. Khan, A. A., Haider, S. H., & Asad, S. M. (2011). Impact Assessment of Akhuwat. Lahore: University of Central Punjab.

• Premier Publishers
• Tourism Management (ISI indexed impact factor journal)
• Applied Economics (ISI indexed impact factor journal)
• Science International (ISI indexed impact factor journal)
• Journal of Advanced Research in Business and Management Studies
• International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

Conducted & Organized

• Seminar or Akhtar Hameed Khan and his Contributions
• “Seminars on Pakistan – Challenges & Opportunities” Organized by “Prof. Iqbal Latif” who is an International Economist and Chairman of Gulf Fund UK.
• “Human Resource and Corporate Governance Forum” organized by the University of Central Punjab in collaboration with Bank of the Punjab, Lahore Stock Exchange.
• “Problems of Urbanization in the Developing Country” by “Prof. Dr. Amitabh Kundhu” who is the Dean of Social Sciences Department of Jawaharlal Nehru University India.
• “Human Resource Management” by “Prof. Dr. Kawaguchi” from Japan conducted by National Productivity Organization, Government of Pakistan.
• “Importance of Micro Finance” by “Prof. Malcolm Harper” from UK An expert on Micro Finance invited by Akhuwat (NGO)
• “Seminar on Experiences of Singapore” by “Mr. Shahrillaj” who was invited by Government of Punjab from Singapore.
• 2^nd Akhuwat Entrepreneurship Award in Lahore June 2009.
• 2^nd Akhuwat Entrepreneurship Award in Faisalabad August 2009.
• “Workshop on Spiritual Literacy and Change” conducted by the University of Central Punjab in Collaboration with Akhuwat.
• “Human Resource Management in the Light of Islam” organized by the University of Central Punjab
• “Akhuwat Night – Women Empowerment” by Dr. Amjad Saqib, Executive Director Akhuwat
• “Loan Distribution and Funds Collection Ceremony” of Akhuwat at Mian Meer Mosque (Attended by 4000 Participants).
• “Workshop on Social Change” by the University of Central Punjab in collaboration with Connoisseur Grammar School and Akhuwat.
• “First Akhuwat Entrepreneurial Award” conducted by Akhuwat in collaboration with University of Central Punjab sponsored by Haier at Aiwan e Iqbal. (Attended by 1500 Guests)
• “Seminar on Climatic Change” conducted by the University of Central Punjab.
• “Loan Distribution and Funds Collection Ceremony” conducted by Akhuwat at Data Darbar presided by City Distt. Nazim Mian Ameer Mehmood and Governor of the Punjab Lt. Gen. Retd. Khalid Maqbool. (Attended by 600 people)
• “Seminar on Environmental Day” conducted by the University of Central Punjab in collaboration with Gardenia International & Forest Department of Punjab.
• “Seminar on Political Enlightenment in Pakistan” conducted by University of Central Punjab
• “Workshop on Innovative Leadership” by Syed Hussain Haider An expert of Leadership and Management Organized by Rays.
• “World Disability Day 2008” by Punjab Welfare Trust for Disabled, Akhuwat & University of Central Punjab for disable people presided by Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif (Attended by 800 people).
• “Importance of Micro Finance in Developing Countries” by “Prof. Malcolm Harper” from UK An expert on Micro Finance invited by Akhuwat (NGO).
• “Workshop Transformation of Akhuwat into Bank” by Akhuwat in collaboration with the University of Central Punjab.
• “Role of Micro Finance in Promotion of Small Entrepreneurs” by “Prof. Malcolm Harper” from UK An expert on Micro Finance invited by LCCI.
• Two-days training session on Risk Management for Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank (at PPCB)
• ISO 9000 – 2000 Version with National Productivity Organization of Pakistan (at the University of Central Punjab – Campus II)
• Science of Happiness (at the University of Central Punjab – Campus II)
• ICT applications for lifelong learning – International seminar (at PCBA/PICS)
• A dialogue between Bankers and Industrialists, organized by University of Central Punjab
• Seminar of Productivity by National Productivity Organization Pakistan – NPO
• Impact on Reduction in Lending Rates, organized by Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Lahore
• Retaining Effective Workforce, organized by Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Lahore
• Specialized Orientation Workshop on Clean Pakistan – National Volunteer Movement – NVM, 2006

• Science of Happiness, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• Leadership and motivation, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• Time Management, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• Enhancing Human Productivity, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• Total Quality Management, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• Islamic Banking, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP
• The debate between Bankers and Businessmen, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, University of Central Punjab – UCP

• Accounting and Quran, Organized by Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Pakistan
• Pre Budget and Post Budget Seminars
• ICT Applications for lifelong learning, organized by National Productivity Organization of Pakistan
• Higher Education in Pakistan – Problems and Prospects

• Islamic Microfinance, Al-Huda Islamic Banking, and Finance Institute, 2011
• ‘Case-Based Teaching’ organized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, July 13-14, 2011
• National Research Conference, held at University of South Asia, 29-30 June 2007
• Specialized Orientation Workshop organized by National Volunteer Movement, Prime Minister’s Secretariat, 2007
• Restructuring of Banking Sector, 2004

• Worked as a consultant for the Bank of Punjab for Human Resource Restructuring, 2005
• Worked in the development of High Achievers Development Program (HADP) 2008 – on the initiative of Chief Minister, Punjab. Contributed as Resource Person in 9 cohorts of HADP in 2008 – 2009.
• Worked on the development of Clean Pakistan Project of National Volunteer Movement, Government of Pakistan 2007 – 2008.