Department of Economics

Dr. Saima Liaqat

Dr. Saima Liaqat
Dr. Saima Liaqat

Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
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Academic Qualification 

  • PhD in Economics – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2021)
  • Visiting Research Fellowship – University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (2015–2016)
  • MS in Economics – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2011)
  • MSc in Economics – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2003)
  • Bachelor’s Degree – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2001)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – (1999)
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – (1997)

Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Economics), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (January 17, 2023 – Present)
  • Lecturer (Economics), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (August 30, 2021 – January 16, 2023)
  • In-Charge, Department of Economics, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Jhang (September 01, 2020 – August 29, 2021) (Deputation)
  • Lecturer (Economics), Lahore College for Women University, Sub-Campus Jhang (August 01, 2006 – August 31, 2020)

Academic and Administrative Responsibilities

Teaching & Supervision
  • Teaching and supervising PhD-Economics and MS-Economics programs.
  • Teaching and supervising BS-Economics (undergraduate) program.
Committee Memberships
  • Member, MS/PhD Admission Committee, Department of Economics, LCWU, Lahore.
  • Member, Departmental Doctoral Committee, LCWU, Lahore.
  • Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Economics, LCWU, Lahore.
  • Member, Seminar & Conference Committee, Department of Economics, LCWU, Lahore.
  • Member, Journal Committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Administrative Roles
  • Coordinator, MS-Economics Program (2021–2023), LCWU, Lahore.
  • Coordinator, BS-Economics and BS-Economics & Finance Self-Support Programs.
  • EconFest Associate/Liaison Officer between LCWU & PIDE.
  • Focal Person, Blended Learning Program (Economics), LCWU, Lahore.
  • In-charge, Departmental Fund, LCWU, Lahore.

Curriculum Development and Academic Initiatives

BS-Economics & BS-Economics and Finance Curriculum Development
  • Designed and developed the curriculum in alignment with the Undergraduate Education Policy v1.1 (Fall 2023).
Blended Learning Program (2023–2027)
  • Designed the curriculum and served as the Focal Person for the program.
MS-Economics Program Development (2021–2023), University of Jhang
  • Led the development of the MS-Economics curriculum at the University of Jhang.
Academic Leadership at University of Jhang
  • Convened the First Board of Studies (BOS) for the Department of Economics.

Faculty Development Scholarship & International Research Experience

  • Awarded the Faculty Development Scholarship for PhD (2012), facilitating a research visit to the School of Economics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, where research work was completed.

Workshops, Trainings & Professional Development

ORGANIZING & LEADERSHIP ROLES
  • Team Member, Organizing Committee for the 1st International Conference "Contemporary Challenges in Global Sustainability: Navigating Towards a Resilient Future", LCWU, June 25-27, 2024.
  • Organized a one-day Pre-Budget Seminar (FY 2024-25) at LCWU, May 8, 2024.
  • Organized a Master Trainer session for the Talent Hunt Program in collaboration with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Feb–Mar 2024.
  • Orchestrated the MoU signing ceremony between LCWU and Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  • Organized a three-day workshop on Modern Econometric Techniques in collaboration with DFDI, LCWU, Dec 21-23, 2023.
  • Organized a three-day workshop on Econometric Analysis in R with Spatial Fundamentals, LCWU, Dec 5-7, 2023.
  • Organized a workshop on Bibliometric Analysis, LCWU, Nov 7, 2023.
  • Organized a Post-Budget Seminar, LCWU, June 22, 2023.
  • Organized a one-day Pre-Budget Seminar on Current Economic Scenario & Priorities of Pakistan Budget 2023-24, LCWU, May 25, 2023.
  • Conducted a training on Gender & Economics under the UPGP project (funded by the US government), in collaboration with LCWU’s Department of Gender & Development Studies, attended by faculty from multiple universities, Nov 8, 2022.
  • Conducted a seminar on How to Generate Innovative Business Ideas, March 12, 2020.

Professional Development & Trainings

Research & Academic Writing:
    • Publish with Confidence – Online training by Dr. Abdul Ghani Memon Institute of Research & Development, Karachi (Jan 30, 2025).
    • Transforming Research with AI Tools-3.0 – Online training by Dr. Abdul Ghani Memon Institute of Research & Development, Karachi (Jan 28, 2025).
    • Navigating the Pathway of Publication in High-Quality Journals Using Scopus – Workshop by Elsevier (Oct 10, 2023).
    • Publishing in Impact Factor Journals – Workshop by Institute of Education & Research, University of Punjab (Nov 23, 2020).
Research Methodology & Data Analysis:
    • Understanding Mixed Methods Research Design – Online training by Dr. Abdul Ghani Memon Institute of Research & Development, Karachi (Jan 26, 2025).
    • Qualitative Data Analysis Using NVivo – Online training by Dr. Abdul Ghani Memon Institute of Research & Development, Karachi (Jan 12, 2025).
    • Data Analysis Using SmartPLS 4 – Three-day training by Creative Business & Social Research Organization (Nov 1-3, 2024).
AI & Technology in Research:
    • Learn AI to Increase Research Productivity by 10X – Master Class – Two-day training by NextGen Research, Training & Consultancy, Lahore (Nov 15-16, 2025).
    • Online Teaching Tools Course – One-month workshop by British Council Trainers (Apr 25 – May 25, 2020).
Higher Education & Curriculum Development:
    • Implementation of Undergraduate Policy (Version 1.1, Fall 2023) – Training by QEC & Examination Department, LCWU (Aug 2, 2023).
    • Curriculum Design & Development – Training by University of Jhang (Jan 14, 2021).
    • Faculty Development Training – One-week program by University of Jhang (Dec 7-12, 2021).
General Research & Professional Skills:
    • Availability of Data for Research – Seminar by Department of Statistics, LCWU (Aug 3, 2023).
    • Creative Writing & Freelancing – Three-month course by the Ministry of IT & Telecom, Pakistan (May 7 – Aug 7, 2020).
    • Participated in 20+ workshops & seminars on professional & research skill development under the Career Development Framework (CDF), University of Queensland, Australia. Topics covered: academic writing, teamwork, professional networking, research integrity, CV writing, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

International Courses, Certifications & Trainings

  Online Courses:
  • Microeconomics Principles – 12-week course by the University of Illinois, US (June 11, 2022).
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups – 12-week course by the University of Colorado, Boulder, US (May 22, 2022).
  • The Science of Well-being – 12-week course by Yale University, US (May 6, 2022).
   Audited In-Campus Courses – University of Queensland, Australia:
  • Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance (ECON7350) – A/Prof. Alicia Rambaldi.
  • Introductory Econometrics (ECON2300) – A/Prof. Alicia Rambaldi.
  • Advanced Microeconometrics (ECO7320/8300) – Prof. Paravin Trivedi.
  • Research Methods in Economics (ECO7950) – Dr. Danilo Beteto.
   Workshops & Trainings:
  • Presentation Skills & Academic Research Writing – Six-week training by the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ), University of Queensland, Australia (March 14 – April 18, 2016).
  • EndNote Training – UQ Library session on EndNote setup and usage.
  • Advanced Teaching Skills – Staff Development Training by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, LCWU, Lahore (July 2006).

Research Activities/Conferences

  • Presented Paper: The Nexus Between Environmental Degradation and Health Expenditures: An Empirical Analysis of Selected Asian Countries at the International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Global Sustainability, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, June 25, 2024.
  • Conference Organization: Leading efforts to initiate an Economic Journal as In-charge and engaged in preparations for the International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Global Sustainability, LCWU, Lahore (June 25–27, 2024).
  • Presented Paper: Pakistan’s Trade Performance and Potential with ASEAN Region: Recent Trends and Future Opportunities at the International Meritorious Multidisciplinary Virtual Conference (IMMVC), August 18, 2020 (via Zoom).
  • Presented Paper: Determinants of Rice Productivity in District Nasirabad, Balochistan at the 1st National Multidisciplinary Conference (MEET): Meeting Emerging Educational Trends, University of Jhang, March 4, 2020. 

External Examiner Role

  • M.Phil. External Examiner – Department of Economics, University of Punjab, Lahore.
  • M.Phil. External Examiner – Department of Economics, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences.
  • M.Phil. External Examiner – Department of Economics, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal.
  • BS Economics External Examiner – Kinnaird College for Women University, Lahore.

  Journals Review & Evaluation Contribution

  • Reviewer, Pakistan Economic and Social Review, School of Economics, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Reviewer, Journal of Innovative Sciences, Researcher Links Ltd., United Kingdom.
  • Reviewer, Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan.

Editorial Role -Associate Editor 

  • Serving as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Contemporary Business and Economics (IJCBE) since August 1, 2023.

Research Supervision

PhD Thesis Supervision:

  • Ayesha Dilawar (2023-28, In Progress) – Initial stage of research
MS Theses Supervised:
  • Noor-ul-Huda (2020–2022) – Effect of Environmental Degradation on Health Status in Lower-Middle-Income Countries
  • Rabia Noor (2021–2023) – Effect of Shadow Economy on Environmental Degradation in Selected Developing Countries
  • Syeda Shaheera Fatima (2021–2023) – Effects of Urbanization on Sustainable Development: Panel Data Analysis
  • Syeda Arooj Zahra (2022–2024) – The Nexus Between Environmental Degradation and Health Expenditure: An Empirical Analysis of Selected Asian Countries
  • Tania Tariq (2023–2025, In Progress) – Drivers of Green Energy Adoption in Selected Asian Countries          

Publications

  1. Anwar, H., & Liaqat, S. (2024). Determinants of QR Code Usage and Pakistani Consumers' Perspective on Its Reapplication During COVID-19. Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences, 3(3). Retrieved from https://prjss.com/index.php/prjss/article/view/183
  2. Riaz, M. F., Liaqat, S., Bashir, F., & Rubab, F. (2024). From Shadows to Structures: Unveiling the Terrorism-Corruption Nexus in Developing Countries through Structural Equations Modeling (SEMs). Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12(2), 1658-1666.
  3. Riaz, M. F., Jadoon, A. K., Liaqat, S., & Iqbal, M. (2024). Nexus Between Terrorism and Shadow Economy in Developing Countries: An Empirical Investigation by Using Structural Equation Models (SEMs). Journal of Asian Development Studies, 13(2), 365-383.
  4. Cheema, K. R., Hussain, A., Liaqat, S., Tarar, M. A., Ahmad, M. S., Muhammad, M. A. W., Ahmad Farrah, H., & Ahmad, Q. (2024). An Assessment of Banks' Efficiency and Performance in Pakistan's Banking Sector Using the CAMEL Rating Framework. Migration Letters, 21(S11), 471–497.
  5. Liaqat, S., Riaz, A., Usman, M., Khalid, S., Batool, Z., & Ghani, M. U. (2024, May). Combating Child Labour in Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector: Current Scenario and Emerging Policy Challenges. Kurdish Studies, 12(4), 1154–1160.
  6. Arsh, S., Hussain, A., Iftikhar, S., Sarwar, J., Khalid, S., & Liaqat, S. (2024, April). Integrated Analysis of Human Physical Capital: Driving Forces of Economic Expansion in N11 Countries. Remittances Review, 9(2), 1824–1839.
  7. Arsh, S., Batool, H., Liaqat, S., Gulzar, S., Shoukat, A., & Zafar, S. (2024). Greening the Economy: Examining the Interplay of Green Finance, Financial Development, and Carbon Emission Reduction in OIC Nations. Remittances Review, 9(1), 1503-1535.
  8. Khan, S. S., Liaqat, S., Iqbal, M., & Riaz, M. F. (2023). Assessing the Prospective Yield of Regional Trade in Sino-Pak Bloc, South Asia: Selected Manufacturing Sectors Analysis. iRASD Journal of Economics, 5(4), 1044-1058.
  9. Khan, K., & Liaqat, S. (2023). Unleashing the Economic Potential of Balochistan: The Dynamic Power of District Hub. BTTN Journal, 2(1), 26-37.
  10. Ahmad, H., Liaqat, S., Zafar, S., & Jadoon, A. K. (2023). Exploring Socio-Economic and Political Discrimination Against the Christian Community in Punjab, Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis. Onomázein, 59, 115–120.
  11. Jadoon, A. K., Javaid, M. F., Sarwar, A., Batool, S. A., Chatrath, S. K., Liaqat, S., & Pervaiz, B. (2024). Reckonings Of Environmental Efficiency and Convergence in the Asian-Pacific Region: A Malmquist-Luenberger Approach. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 33(2), 1173–1182.
  12. Ditta, A., Liaqat, S., Zafar, S., Ahmad, K., Jadoon, A. K., & Hussain, A. (2023). Evaluating Auditor’s Role in Fraud Detection from Financial Statement: A Comprehensive Review of Responsibilities. Russian Law Journal, 11(4), 944-954.
  13. Khan, M. S., Khan, M. H., & Liaqat, S. (2023). Economic Growth and Stock Market Performance Under Different Regimes in Pakistan: A Comparison of Dictatorial and Democratic Regimes. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 11(2), 2455-2464.
  14. Gohar, N., Irshad, M. S., Liaqat, S., & Khawer, A. (2022). Trade Opportunities, Competitiveness, and Trade Potential in Pakistan: An Analysis of GCC Regional Countries. Empirical Economic Review, 5(2), 65-87.
  15. Khan, I., Liaqat, S., & Khan, K. (2022). The Economic Analysis of Poultry Farming in District Lasbela, Balochistan. Global Social Sciences Review, 7(2), 403–409.
  16. Liaqat, S., Ali, N., & Khan, K. (2022). Examining The Impact of Livestock on Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Kalla Saifullah, Balochistan. Global Social Sciences Review, 7(1), 330–336.
  17. Khan, K., Saeed, A. F., Khattak, S. W., & Liaqat, S. (2022). Determinants Of Poultry Technology Adoption: Evidence from District Lasbela, Balochistan, Pakistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 38(3), 960-967.
  18. Javed, M. F., Jadoon, A. K., Malik, A., Sarwar, A., Ahmed, M., & Liaqat, S. (2022). Gender Wage Disparity and Economic Prosperity in Pakistan. Cogent Economics & Finance, 10(1), 2067021.
  19. Jadoon, A. K., Sarwar, A., Qasim, H. M., Javaid, M. F., Liaqat, S., & Ahmed, M. (2022). Some Methodological Considerations for The Relationship Between Environmental Degradation, Economic Growth and Energy Consumption for South Asian Countries. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 12(1), 365-372.
  20. Jadoon, A. K., Akhtar, S., Sarwar, A., Batool, S. A., Chatrath, S. K., & Liaqat, S. (2021). Is Economic Growth and Industrial Growth the Reason for Environmental Degradation in SAARC Countries. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 11(6), 418-426.
  21. Atiq-ur-Rehman, M., Bashir, F., Maqbool, M. S., Ahmad, R., & Liaqat, S. (2021). Institutional Quality and International Capital Flows to The Emerging Economies. iRASD Journal of Economics, 3(2), 166-176.
  22. Memon, M., Khan, K., Parvez, A., Shaikh, S., Khan, K., Xiangyu, G., & Liaqat, S. (2021). Economic Viability of Poultry Farmers in Pakistan: A Case Study of District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Journal of innovate science, 7(1), 142-151.
  23. Atiq-ur-Rehman, M., Liaqat, S., Shaikh, S. A., & Ghaffar, S. (2020). Effect of Openness on Financial Sector Development in Asian Emerging Markets: A System Dynamic Panel Data Approach. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 40(4), 1631-1640.
  24. Khan, K., Wotto, M., & Liaqat, S. (2020). An Essay on Consumption Hypotheses: Evidence from Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, 3(01), 23-32.
  25. Shahid, A., Ahmad, H. K., & Liaqat, S. (2020). Inflation, Globalization and Interest Rate Nexus to Curb Price volatility: An Empirical Cross-Country Analysis. Global Economics Review, 1, 153-165.
  26. Khan, K., Wotto, M., Liaqat, S., Khan, G., Rasheed, B., Rafiq, S., & Xiangyu, G. (2020). An assessment of technical efficiency of tomato farms in District Lasbela, Balochistan. Journal of Innovative Sciences, 6(1), 60-65.
  27. Liaqat, S., Wotto, M., & Khan, K. (2020). Estimation of Consumption Function for Developing Economies: China, Turkey, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Global Economics Review, 1, 1-11.
  28. Hayat, U., Khan, K., Liaqat, S., & Xiangyu, G. (2020). Determinants Of Rice Productivity in District Nasirabad, Balochistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 36(2), 567-573.
  29. Ahmed, N., Liaqat, S., Yousaf, H., Rasheed, B., & Khan, K. (2020). An Assessment of The Consumption Function for Iran. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 9(2), 351-358.
  30. Hayat, U., Khan, K., Liaqat, S., & Rasheed, B. (2019). Climate Change and Economic Growth Nexus: Time Series Evidence from Pakistan. Journal of Innovative Sciences, 5(1), 1-5.
  31. Liaqat, S., Ahmad, H. K., Kifle, T., & Alauddin, M. (2019). The Aid, Macroeconomic Policy Environment and Growth Nexus: Evidence from Selected Asian Countries. Lahore Journal of Economics, 24(1), 83–102
  32. Liaqat, S., & Khalil Ahmad, H. (2019). Assessing Fiscal Behavior of Asian Economies to Foreign Capital. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 8(2), 129-141.
  33. Khan, K., Liaqat, S., Rasheed, S., & Kakar, I. (2018). Nexus Between Livestock Income and Rural Livelihood: A Case Study of Lasbela, Balochistan. Journal of Innovative Sciences, 4(2), 90-94.
  34. Liaqat, S., Bunnika, P., & Khan, K. (2018). China’s Consumption Function: An Empirical Test of Absolute and Permanent Income Hypothesis. Global Economics Review, 3(1), 90-97.

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