Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, NUML, Islamabad
Currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Professor, NUML, Islamabad — February 2022-Present

• Teaching and research in finance and management sciences.

• Supervising PhD, MSBA, and MS Finance research theses.

• Contributing to curriculum development and academic governance.

Associate Professor, NUML, Islamabad — January 2018-February 2022

Assistant Professor, NUML, Islamabad — June 2015-January 2018

Lecturer, NUML, Islamabad — August 2006-June 2015

Head of Department, Management Sciences, NUML — July 2019-July 2022

Deputy Director, International Cooperation and Exchange Office, NUML — May 2015-March 2016

Editor, NUML International Journal of Business and Management — 2014-2022

• Contributed to the journal’s upgrading from HEC Z-category to Y-category.

• Received a letter of appreciation from the Rector for this contribution.

Additional Academic and Professional Contributions

• Author and co-author of 51 research papers listed in the CV.

• Editorial and reviewer board member for national and international research journals.

• Conference keynote speaker, session chair, discussant, and research presenter.

• Resource person for training in financial management, internal audit control, project preparation, and the time value of money.

• Active investor in the Pakistan Stock Exchange since 2010.

• Recipient of the Best Teacher Award in 2021.

1. Rehman, M. S., & Gul, F. (2026). Intelligent forecasting in emerging markets: A comparison of AI, linear, and hybrid forecasting models at Pakistan Stock Exchange. Future Business Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-026-00812-x

2. Yousaf, R., Gul, F., & Javed, M. (2026). Overconfidence, excessive trading, and fund performance in Pakistani open-end equity mutual funds: An exploratory analysis of market state effects. Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 12(2), 385-398. https://doi.org/10.26710/jafee.v12i2.3870

3. Rehman, M. S., & Gul, F. (2025). Decoding temporal anomalies in interday stock returns: Calendar and seasonal patterns in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-02-2025-0108

4. Qurashi, H. N., & Gul, F. (2025). Ownership structure and firm performance: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange listed firms. Journal of Political Stability Archive, 3(1), 485-502.

5. Iqbal, N., & Gul, F. (2024). Determinants of stock returns: The role of bond yield spread and gold bullion as investor sentiments. Journal of Business and Management Research, 3(2), 377-404.

6. Rehman, M. S., Waheed, K. Z., Munir, S., & Gul, F. (2024). Socio-economic development analysis: A comparative study of democratic versus autocratic governance in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12(1), 858-869. https://doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2024.v12i1.2145

7. Akhtar, Z. M., Gul, F., & Mubarak, F. (2024). Economic growth and financial intermediation nexus in Pakistan: An ARDL analysis. Bulletin of Business and Economics, 13(1), 542-551. https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00238

8. Chohan, A. M., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2024). Probability of stock price crashes: A closer look towards Pakistan stock market. International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs, 9(1), 14-27. https://doi.org/10.24088/IJBEA-2024-91002

9. Fazil, S., Mubarik, F., & Gul, F. (2024). Intellectual capital, climate risk and financial performance: Firm level analysis. International Journal of Social Science Archives, 7(1), 382-394.

10. Fazil, S., Mubarik, F., & Gul, F. (2024). Intellectual capital efficiency and firm performance in Pakistan and Turkey: A moderating role of industry concentration. Journal of Business and Management Research, 3(2), 422-452.

11. Chohan, A. M., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2023). Determinants of stock price crash probability: Evidence from size sorted deciles. International Journal of Social Science Archives, 6(2), 100-119.

12. Umer, R., Gul, F., & Zakaa, R. (2023). Perception of students regarding Covid-19: Pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic learning comparative analysis. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 5(2), 1326-1336.

13. Rashid, A., & Gul, F. (2023). Internal marketing and intention to quit: The mediating role of organizational commitment. Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 4(2), 82-93. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/2jk3wg15

14. Khan, K., Zhang, J., Gul, F., & Li, T. (2022). The “carbon curse”: Understanding the relationship between resource abundance and emissions. The Extractive Industries and Society, 11, 101119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2022.101119

15. Umer, R., Gul, F., & Sharif, W. (2021). Performance assessment of commercial banks using CAMEL indicators: Case study of Pakistan. City University Research Journal, 11(4), 591-610. http://cusitjournals.com/index.php/CURJ/article/view/621

16. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., Hashmi, A. M., & Mumtaz, Z. (2021). Predictability of return in Pakistan stock market through the application of the threshold quantile autoregressive models. Iranian Economic Review, 25(4), 815-828. https://doi.org/10.22059/IER.2020.76527

17. Uddin, S., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2021). Over-confidence bias across countries: Evidence from South Asian stock markets. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(7), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2021.147

18. Rasheed, M. H., Rafique, A., Kalim, U., & Gul, F. (2021). Elucidating the impact of behavioral biases in Pakistan stock market: Moderating impact of financial literacy. Journal of Quantitative Methods, 5(2), 128-146. https://doi.org/10.29145/jqm.52.06

19. Uddin, S., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2021). Anchoring and stock market reactions: Evidence from Pakistani Stock Exchange. Journal of Business & Economics, 13(1), 154-174. https://doi.org/10.5311/JBE.2021.26.6

20. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., & Hashmi, A. M. (2021). Personality antecedents of investors’ biased behavior in Pakistan. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 10(04), 1-7. https://www.ijstr.org/paper-references.php?ref=IJSTR-0421-45095

21. Gul, F., Majeed, M. T., Ahmad, I., Vahid, L. Z., Daniel, F. M., & Domicián, M. (2020). The nexus of e-government and increased productivity relative to income level comparison. Business, Management and Education, 18(1), 88-105. https://doi.org/10.3846/bme.2020.12067

22. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., Akhtar, M. W., & Tariq, S. (2020). Dynamics of overconfidence among stock market investors in Pakistan. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 11(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2020.80

23. Raza, H., Hassan, A., & Gul, F. (2020). Does Pakistan Stock Exchange pay to bet against the beta? City University Research Journal, 10(1), 167-176.

24. Gul, F., & Khan, K. (2019). An empirical study of investor attitudinal factors influencing herd behavior: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange. Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, 12(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.34091/AJSS.12.1.01

25. Umar, R., & Gul, F. (2019). Perception of SME’s management regarding Islamic banking: A users vs. non-users comparative analysis. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(2), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2019.17.1.3

26. Mubashar, A., Chughtai, S., & Gul, F. (2019). An empirical investigation on motives of trade credit usage of Pakistani manufacturing sector. Paradigms, 13(1), 60-66. https://doi.org/10.24312/1900036130110

27. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Naheed, K. (2019). Credit risk and financial performance of banks: Evidence from Pakistan. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 14(1), 144-155.

28. Gul, F., Usman, M., & Majeed, M. T. (2018). Financial inclusion and economic growth: A global perspective. Journal of Business & Economics, 10(2), 133-152.

29. Mumtaz, K., Gul, F., & Khan, K. (2018). The effect of market orientation on perceived business performance: An empirical analysis of textile firms of Pakistan. Paradigms, 12(1), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.24312/paradigms120103

30. Rashid, A., Gul, F., & Khalid, G. K. (2018). Internal corporate social responsibility and intention to quit: The mediating role of organizational citizenship behavior. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 13(1), 79-95.

31. Ur Rehman, H., & Gul, F. (2017). Stock return predictability using panel regression: Empirical evidence from Pakistani equity market. Journal of Managerial Sciences, 11(2), 267-284.

32. Gul, F., & Umar, R. (2017). Perceived financial viability of employees training & development, advertisement and research & development for a firm. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(2), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2017.15.2.12

33. Khan, R. M., Gul, F., & Ali, E. (2017). Factors influencing stock returns in listed firms of Karachi Stock Exchange. Paradigms, 11(2), 248-251. https://doi.org/10.24312/paradigms110219

34. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Ihsan, A. (2017). Factors effecting performance of close-ended mutual funds in Pakistan. Journal of Administrative & Business Studies, 2(2), 1-8.

35. Shahid, M. S., & Gul, F. (2017). Investment opportunities & liquidity constraints: Evidence from two emerging markets, India and Pakistan. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(1), 69-83. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2017.15.1.5

36. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Hasnain, A. (2017). Impact of board size and composition on the efficiency of banks: Evidence from Pakistan. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 12(1), 59-76.

37. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., Rizwan, M., & Bucha, M. H. (2016). Ownership structure, board size, board composition and dividend policy: New evidence from two emerging markets. Journal of Business Studies, 12(2), 25-36. https://doi.org/10.46745/ilma.jbs.2016.12.02.02

38. Gul, F., & Akhtar, N. (2016). Predictors of investor overconfidence in Karachi Stock Exchange. Journal of Managerial Sciences, 10(2), 301-315.

39. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Hassan, M. (2016). The influence of corporate governance practices on efficiency of working capital management: Evidence from leading emerging stock markets of South Asia. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 11(1), 85-111.

40. Iqbal, M., Gul, F., & Khan, R. M. (2016). A study of the factors that motivate cash and stock dividends in listed banks of Pakistan. Journal of Social and Organizational Analysis, 2(2), 128-138.

41. Gul, F., Awan, M. B., & Ahmad, I. (2015). Do Islamic banks financially perform better than conventional banks? A comparative study of Pakistani banks. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 10(2), 27-50.

42. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Akhtar, N. (2014). The ranking and comparison of close-ended mutual funds performance with open-ended mutual funds: Evidence from Pakistan mutual funds industry. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 9(2), 90-102.

43. Khan, R. M., Gul, F., & Ali, E. (2014). The effect of firm specific factors on stock returns: A case of Pakistani listed firms. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 9(1), 62-70.

44. Ishaque, M. A., Gul, F., Akhtar, N., Iqbal, M., & Khan, R. M. (2013). The impact of job satisfaction on employee performance in pharmaceutical industry of Pakistan. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 8(2), 13-22.

45. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Kausar, A. (2013). Does funds’ turnover effect closed-ended mutual funds’ performance? Evidence from Pakistani mutual funds industry. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 8(2), 4-12.

46. Gul, F., & Mehmood, R. (2012). Dividend policy and bank performance in Pakistan. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 7(2), 4-11.

47. Gul, F. (2011). A historical re-count of the factors affecting foreign direct investment decisions. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 6(2), 41-46.

48. Gul, F., & Javed, T. (2009). Relationship between trading volume and stock exchange performance: A case from Karachi Stock Exchange. International Journal of Business & Economics Research, 8(8), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.19030/iber.v8i8.3155

49. Durrani, T. K., Chughtai, S., & Gul, F. (2009). Sources of size effect: Evidence from textile sector of Pakistan. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 1(3), 109-123.

50. Gul, F. (2008). The impact of knowledge management on organizational effectiveness. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 2(2), 22-28.

51. Gul, F., & Rajput, N. A. (2008). The impact of regional trading blocs on international business. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 1(1), 185-197.

• Financial markets and portfolio management.

• Behavioural finance and investor decision-making.

• Stock return forecasting and financial modelling.

• Corporate governance and firm performance.

• Banking performance and Islamic finance.

• Sustainable finance and economic development.

• Academic conferences, professional training, reading, and current affairs.

Education

• PhD in Finance — NUML, Islamabad, 2014. CGPA: 4.00/4.00; First Position.

• MS in Finance — Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad (now CUST), 2008. CGPA: 3.93/4.00; Gold Medal.

• MBA in Finance — International Islamic University, Islamabad, 2006. CGPA: 3.95/4.00; Gold Medal.

• BBA (Hons) — International Islamic University, Islamabad, 2005. CGPA: 3.83/4.00; Third Position.

Experience

Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, NUML, Islamabad
Currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Professor, NUML, Islamabad — February 2022-Present

• Teaching and research in finance and management sciences.

• Supervising PhD, MSBA, and MS Finance research theses.

• Contributing to curriculum development and academic governance.

Associate Professor, NUML, Islamabad — January 2018-February 2022

Assistant Professor, NUML, Islamabad — June 2015-January 2018

Lecturer, NUML, Islamabad — August 2006-June 2015

Head of Department, Management Sciences, NUML — July 2019-July 2022

Deputy Director, International Cooperation and Exchange Office, NUML — May 2015-March 2016

Editor, NUML International Journal of Business and Management — 2014-2022

• Contributed to the journal’s upgrading from HEC Z-category to Y-category.

• Received a letter of appreciation from the Rector for this contribution.

Additional Academic and Professional Contributions

• Author and co-author of 51 research papers listed in the CV.

• Editorial and reviewer board member for national and international research journals.

• Conference keynote speaker, session chair, discussant, and research presenter.

• Resource person for training in financial management, internal audit control, project preparation, and the time value of money.

• Active investor in the Pakistan Stock Exchange since 2010.

• Recipient of the Best Teacher Award in 2021.

Publications

1. Rehman, M. S., & Gul, F. (2026). Intelligent forecasting in emerging markets: A comparison of AI, linear, and hybrid forecasting models at Pakistan Stock Exchange. Future Business Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-026-00812-x

2. Yousaf, R., Gul, F., & Javed, M. (2026). Overconfidence, excessive trading, and fund performance in Pakistani open-end equity mutual funds: An exploratory analysis of market state effects. Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 12(2), 385-398. https://doi.org/10.26710/jafee.v12i2.3870

3. Rehman, M. S., & Gul, F. (2025). Decoding temporal anomalies in interday stock returns: Calendar and seasonal patterns in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-02-2025-0108

4. Qurashi, H. N., & Gul, F. (2025). Ownership structure and firm performance: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange listed firms. Journal of Political Stability Archive, 3(1), 485-502.

5. Iqbal, N., & Gul, F. (2024). Determinants of stock returns: The role of bond yield spread and gold bullion as investor sentiments. Journal of Business and Management Research, 3(2), 377-404.

6. Rehman, M. S., Waheed, K. Z., Munir, S., & Gul, F. (2024). Socio-economic development analysis: A comparative study of democratic versus autocratic governance in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12(1), 858-869. https://doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2024.v12i1.2145

7. Akhtar, Z. M., Gul, F., & Mubarak, F. (2024). Economic growth and financial intermediation nexus in Pakistan: An ARDL analysis. Bulletin of Business and Economics, 13(1), 542-551. https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00238

8. Chohan, A. M., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2024). Probability of stock price crashes: A closer look towards Pakistan stock market. International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs, 9(1), 14-27. https://doi.org/10.24088/IJBEA-2024-91002

9. Fazil, S., Mubarik, F., & Gul, F. (2024). Intellectual capital, climate risk and financial performance: Firm level analysis. International Journal of Social Science Archives, 7(1), 382-394.

10. Fazil, S., Mubarik, F., & Gul, F. (2024). Intellectual capital efficiency and firm performance in Pakistan and Turkey: A moderating role of industry concentration. Journal of Business and Management Research, 3(2), 422-452.

11. Chohan, A. M., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2023). Determinants of stock price crash probability: Evidence from size sorted deciles. International Journal of Social Science Archives, 6(2), 100-119.

12. Umer, R., Gul, F., & Zakaa, R. (2023). Perception of students regarding Covid-19: Pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic learning comparative analysis. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 5(2), 1326-1336.

13. Rashid, A., & Gul, F. (2023). Internal marketing and intention to quit: The mediating role of organizational commitment. Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 4(2), 82-93. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/2jk3wg15

14. Khan, K., Zhang, J., Gul, F., & Li, T. (2022). The “carbon curse”: Understanding the relationship between resource abundance and emissions. The Extractive Industries and Society, 11, 101119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2022.101119

15. Umer, R., Gul, F., & Sharif, W. (2021). Performance assessment of commercial banks using CAMEL indicators: Case study of Pakistan. City University Research Journal, 11(4), 591-610. http://cusitjournals.com/index.php/CURJ/article/view/621

16. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., Hashmi, A. M., & Mumtaz, Z. (2021). Predictability of return in Pakistan stock market through the application of the threshold quantile autoregressive models. Iranian Economic Review, 25(4), 815-828. https://doi.org/10.22059/IER.2020.76527

17. Uddin, S., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2021). Over-confidence bias across countries: Evidence from South Asian stock markets. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(7), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2021.147

18. Rasheed, M. H., Rafique, A., Kalim, U., & Gul, F. (2021). Elucidating the impact of behavioral biases in Pakistan stock market: Moderating impact of financial literacy. Journal of Quantitative Methods, 5(2), 128-146. https://doi.org/10.29145/jqm.52.06

19. Uddin, S., Gul, F., & Mubarik, F. (2021). Anchoring and stock market reactions: Evidence from Pakistani Stock Exchange. Journal of Business & Economics, 13(1), 154-174. https://doi.org/10.5311/JBE.2021.26.6

20. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., & Hashmi, A. M. (2021). Personality antecedents of investors’ biased behavior in Pakistan. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 10(04), 1-7. https://www.ijstr.org/paper-references.php?ref=IJSTR-0421-45095

21. Gul, F., Majeed, M. T., Ahmad, I., Vahid, L. Z., Daniel, F. M., & Domicián, M. (2020). The nexus of e-government and increased productivity relative to income level comparison. Business, Management and Education, 18(1), 88-105. https://doi.org/10.3846/bme.2020.12067

22. Rasheed, M. H., Gul, F., Akhtar, M. W., & Tariq, S. (2020). Dynamics of overconfidence among stock market investors in Pakistan. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 11(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2020.80

23. Raza, H., Hassan, A., & Gul, F. (2020). Does Pakistan Stock Exchange pay to bet against the beta? City University Research Journal, 10(1), 167-176.

24. Gul, F., & Khan, K. (2019). An empirical study of investor attitudinal factors influencing herd behavior: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange. Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, 12(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.34091/AJSS.12.1.01

25. Umar, R., & Gul, F. (2019). Perception of SME’s management regarding Islamic banking: A users vs. non-users comparative analysis. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(2), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2019.17.1.3

26. Mubashar, A., Chughtai, S., & Gul, F. (2019). An empirical investigation on motives of trade credit usage of Pakistani manufacturing sector. Paradigms, 13(1), 60-66. https://doi.org/10.24312/1900036130110

27. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Naheed, K. (2019). Credit risk and financial performance of banks: Evidence from Pakistan. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 14(1), 144-155.

28. Gul, F., Usman, M., & Majeed, M. T. (2018). Financial inclusion and economic growth: A global perspective. Journal of Business & Economics, 10(2), 133-152.

29. Mumtaz, K., Gul, F., & Khan, K. (2018). The effect of market orientation on perceived business performance: An empirical analysis of textile firms of Pakistan. Paradigms, 12(1), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.24312/paradigms120103

30. Rashid, A., Gul, F., & Khalid, G. K. (2018). Internal corporate social responsibility and intention to quit: The mediating role of organizational citizenship behavior. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 13(1), 79-95.

31. Ur Rehman, H., & Gul, F. (2017). Stock return predictability using panel regression: Empirical evidence from Pakistani equity market. Journal of Managerial Sciences, 11(2), 267-284.

32. Gul, F., & Umar, R. (2017). Perceived financial viability of employees training & development, advertisement and research & development for a firm. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(2), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2017.15.2.12

33. Khan, R. M., Gul, F., & Ali, E. (2017). Factors influencing stock returns in listed firms of Karachi Stock Exchange. Paradigms, 11(2), 248-251. https://doi.org/10.24312/paradigms110219

34. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Ihsan, A. (2017). Factors effecting performance of close-ended mutual funds in Pakistan. Journal of Administrative & Business Studies, 2(2), 1-8.

35. Shahid, M. S., & Gul, F. (2017). Investment opportunities & liquidity constraints: Evidence from two emerging markets, India and Pakistan. Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, 15(1), 69-83. https://doi.org/10.31384/jisrmsse/2017.15.1.5

36. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Hasnain, A. (2017). Impact of board size and composition on the efficiency of banks: Evidence from Pakistan. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 12(1), 59-76.

37. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., Rizwan, M., & Bucha, M. H. (2016). Ownership structure, board size, board composition and dividend policy: New evidence from two emerging markets. Journal of Business Studies, 12(2), 25-36. https://doi.org/10.46745/ilma.jbs.2016.12.02.02

38. Gul, F., & Akhtar, N. (2016). Predictors of investor overconfidence in Karachi Stock Exchange. Journal of Managerial Sciences, 10(2), 301-315.

39. Shahid, M. S., Gul, F., & Hassan, M. (2016). The influence of corporate governance practices on efficiency of working capital management: Evidence from leading emerging stock markets of South Asia. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 11(1), 85-111.

40. Iqbal, M., Gul, F., & Khan, R. M. (2016). A study of the factors that motivate cash and stock dividends in listed banks of Pakistan. Journal of Social and Organizational Analysis, 2(2), 128-138.

41. Gul, F., Awan, M. B., & Ahmad, I. (2015). Do Islamic banks financially perform better than conventional banks? A comparative study of Pakistani banks. NUML International Journal of Business & Management, 10(2), 27-50.

42. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Akhtar, N. (2014). The ranking and comparison of close-ended mutual funds performance with open-ended mutual funds: Evidence from Pakistan mutual funds industry. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 9(2), 90-102.

43. Khan, R. M., Gul, F., & Ali, E. (2014). The effect of firm specific factors on stock returns: A case of Pakistani listed firms. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 9(1), 62-70.

44. Ishaque, M. A., Gul, F., Akhtar, N., Iqbal, M., & Khan, R. M. (2013). The impact of job satisfaction on employee performance in pharmaceutical industry of Pakistan. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 8(2), 13-22.

45. Ali, E., Gul, F., Khan, R. M., & Kausar, A. (2013). Does funds’ turnover effect closed-ended mutual funds’ performance? Evidence from Pakistani mutual funds industry. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 8(2), 4-12.

46. Gul, F., & Mehmood, R. (2012). Dividend policy and bank performance in Pakistan. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 7(2), 4-11.

47. Gul, F. (2011). A historical re-count of the factors affecting foreign direct investment decisions. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 6(2), 41-46.

48. Gul, F., & Javed, T. (2009). Relationship between trading volume and stock exchange performance: A case from Karachi Stock Exchange. International Journal of Business & Economics Research, 8(8), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.19030/iber.v8i8.3155

49. Durrani, T. K., Chughtai, S., & Gul, F. (2009). Sources of size effect: Evidence from textile sector of Pakistan. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 1(3), 109-123.

50. Gul, F. (2008). The impact of knowledge management on organizational effectiveness. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 2(2), 22-28.

51. Gul, F., & Rajput, N. A. (2008). The impact of regional trading blocs on international business. NUML Journal of Management & Technology, 1(1), 185-197.

Interests

• Financial markets and portfolio management.

• Behavioural finance and investor decision-making.

• Stock return forecasting and financial modelling.

• Corporate governance and firm performance.

• Banking performance and Islamic finance.

• Sustainable finance and economic development.

• Academic conferences, professional training, reading, and current affairs.