The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) is proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Afaq Ahmed Kazi, Professor at IoBM, has been featured in the Ministry of Planning & Special Initiatives’ newly published volume titled “Local Research – Local Solutions.”
The publication highlights high-impact research conducted across Pakistan, and includes Dr. Kazi’s significant case study:
“Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) Manufacturing – Case Study of Pakistan.”
This is ground breaking research on pharmaceutical industry that is currently import dependent up to (90%) for raw materials. The study addresses critical gaps and provides a evidence-based insights and roadmap to support national industrial and policy development. The inclusion of this case study in a federal government publication is a noteworthy recognition of Dr. Kazi’s ongoing commitment to applied and policy research that contributes directly to national priorities.
Beyond his academic work at IoBM, Dr. Kazi recently founded InvestoriskAI.com, a public-access portal designed to support investors, through sectoral insights and risk intelligence besides bankers, researchers and academics.This platform reflects IoBM’s values of innovation, societal contribution, and knowledge dissemination for public good.IoBM commends Prof. Dr. Afaq Ahmed Kazi for his dedicated research efforts and his role in advancing evidence-based policymaking in Pakistan. His achievements continue to enhance IoBM’s reputation as a center for impactful and solution-driven scholarship.
