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 large-scale projects. As a Professor at IoBM, Fellow at RASTA-PIDE, and HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. Kazi has guided numerous scholars and secured multiple national research grants. His leadership as Principal Investigator in developing InvestorRisk AI—an AI-powered platform for investment risk assessment—demonstrates his commitment to applied innovation. He conducted landmark policy research titled “Manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Pakistan Case Study” under the RASTA-PIDE program. As a Standing Committee Member of FPCCI on Higher Education, Science, and Technology, he actively fosters collaboration between academia and industry.
Academic Qualification
PhD Human Resources University of Karachi 2014
Human Resources & Business Management

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]

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]

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).

Qamar, A., & Ahmed, K. A. (2022). Investors biases taxonomy and its impact on stock return volatility. Reviews of Management Sciences, 4(1).

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]

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).

Ahmed, K. A., & Hassan, M. (2021). Shariah governance framework and perception about Islamic banking in Pakistan. Journal of Islamic Business and Management, 11(1).

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).

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).

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.

Ahmed, K. A., & Chandani, S. (2021). Underperformance of local companies: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. Independent Journal of Management & Production, 12(4). [In Press]

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).

Ahmed, K. A., & Hassan, M. (2020). Contemporary HR practices in developing countries: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. City University Research Journal, 10(2).

Ahmed, K. A., & Chandani, S. (2020). Challenges of pharmaceutical industry: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. International Journal of Experiential Learning & Case Studies, 5(2).

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]

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).

Funded Research Projects Manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient – Case Study of Pakistan. A funded project of RASTA–PIDE (PKR 2.7 million) – 2024. Investor Risk Assessment Model – Development of AI-Based Software. A NRPU-funded project of HEC Pakistan (PKR 5.3 million) – 2023–2025. Consulting and Training for Industry (EMEC/KATI) Conducted numerous sessions on: Employment Laws Contract Labor Management Teacher Competency Training (Higher Education) Onboarding Training Employee Mental Health Balanced Scorecard SME Clinics – One-to-One Facilitation to Industrialists (KATI/SME) Backward Design Module