Dr. Afaq Kazi

Dr. Kazi Afaq Ahmed

Professor
Extension
506
Email
afaq.kazi@iobm.edu.pk
Department
Management and Human Resource
Specialization
Human Resource Management

About

Dr. Kazi Afaq Ahmed is a seasoned academic, management consultant, and corporate leader with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, Corporate Strategy, and Operations Management. He has successfully led multinational teams and high-impact projects across industries. As a Professor at IoBM, Fellow at RASTA-PIDE, and HEC-approved PhD supervisor, Dr. Kazi has guided numerous scholars and secured multiple national research grants. His strategic leadership and project management expertise have been instrumental in developing InvestorRisk AI, an AI-powered platform designed to transform investment risk assessment through accessible, data-driven tools. The has done landmark Policy Research on Active Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Pakistan Case study under RASTA – PIDE competitive grant program. With a unique blend of academic depth and real-world operational insight, Dr. Kazi continues to drive innovation that bridges research with practical impact in the investment landscape. He is also Standing Committee Member of FPCCI on Higher Education Science and Technology and actively collaborate between industry and academia.
Academic Qualification
PhD Human Resources University of Karachi 2014
Human Resources & Business Management
  1. Naeem, M., & Ahmed, K. A. (2022). Engaging and satisfying healthcare workers in post-COVID-19: Moderating role of inclusive climate. Economic Copernicana, 13(2). [W]
  2. Ghyas, S., Ahmed, K. A., & Anwar, A. (2022). Impact of e-retailing ethics on consumer repurchase intention. Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 8(2). https://doi.org/[Insert DOI]
  3. Shahani, R., & Ahmed, K. A. (2022). Investigating the moderating roles of basic and advanced financial literacy between behavioral biases and stock buying decisions. Journal of Organizational Studies and Innovation, 9(1).
  4. Qamar, A., & Ahmed, K. A. (2022). Investors’ biases taxonomy and its impact on stock return volatility. Reviews of Management Sciences, 4(1).
  5. Ali, M., Ahmed, K. A., Alam, A., & Ghafoor, H. (2022). How do operational disruption and resiliency impact a firm’s operational efficiency and competitive advantage? Journal of Business Administration and Management Science, 4(2). [In Press]
  6. Khawaja, H., & Ahmed, K. A. (2021). How Islamic banking can grow in youth: Empirical evidence from urban center. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(2).
  7. Ahmed, K. A., & Hassan, M. (2021). Shariah governance framework and perception about Islamic banking in Pakistan. Journal of Islamic Business and Management, 11(1).
  8. Rawoof, H. A., & Ahmed, K. A. (2021). The role of online freelancing: Increasing women empowerment in Pakistan. International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, 12(1).
  9. Rizvi, S. A. A., & Ahmed, K. A. (2021). Prevention of frauds in public sector organizations: A case of Pakistan. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 2(3).
  10. Sharif, M. A., Kazi, A. A., & Rweyemamu, M. A. (2021). Why pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reporting practices lack in developing countries: A case study from Pakistan. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 12(11), 604–610.
  11. Ahmed, K. A., & Chandani, S. (2021). Underperformance of local companies: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. Independent Journal of Management & Production, 12(4). [In Press]
  12. Shahid, R., & Ahmed, K. A. (2021). Where we stand: Analysis of ambulance services of Karachi. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(5).
  13. Ahmed, K. A., & Hassan, M. (2020). Contemporary HR practices in developing countries: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. City University Research Journal, 10(2).
  14. Ahmed, K. A., & Chandani, S. (2020). Challenges of pharmaceutical industry: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. International Journal of Experiential Learning & Case Studies, 5(2).
  15. Qurashi, A., & Ahmed, K. A. (2020). Influence of servant leadership on employee behavior and output in cultures with high power distance orientation. Pakistan Business Review. [October Issue]
  16. Hassan, A. , Ahmed, K. A., & (2021). How democratic and military regimes and monetary parameters influenced exchange rate over fifty years of existence in Pakistan. KASBIT Business Journal, 14(4).
1) Manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - Case Study of Pakistan. A funded project of RASTA - PIDE (PKR 2.7 million) - 2024 2) Investor Risk Assessment Model - Development of AI based software a NRPU funded project of HEC Pakistan 2023-2025 (PKR 5.3 million) Consulting Trainings for industry - EMEC/KATI Conducted numerous sessions on 1. Employment Laws 2. Contract labor Management 3. Teacher competency training - Higher education 4. On Boarding Training 5. Employee Mental Health 6. Balanced Score Card 7. SEME Clinics - one to one facilitation to industrialists (KATI/SME) 8. Backward design module