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Muhammad Sohail

Muhammad Sohail

Lecturer
Department: Commerce & Finance
Email: muhammad.sohail@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Sustainable finance, green returns, ESG investment, ecological economics, corporate governance.
Biography

Muhammad Sohail is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Commerce and Finance at Government College University Lahore. He has a strong academic background in accounting, finance, and business management, with a focus on sustainable financial practices and capital allocation strategies.
Sohail’s research explores sustainable capital allocation strategies that generate both financial and ecological returns, contributing to the growing discourse on green finance and responsible investment. His scholarly work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to climate action and sustainable economic growth.
Beyond teaching, he actively participates in community engagement programs and academic collaborations aimed at linking theory with real-world financial practices. His passion lies in preparing students for emerging challenges in finance through experiential learning and evidence-based research.

Education
2014  MS/MPhil in Accounting & Finance, UOL, Lahore PK
2011  BA/BSc(Hons) in Accounting & Finance, BZU PK

Teaching Areas

Finance, Financial Management, Accounting Fundamentals, Advanced Accounting, Taxation, Financial Derivatives.

Journal Papers

Abdul Raheem Tariq, Naseer Ahmad, Muhammad Sohail, Aamer Hussain, Qaiser Kamran (2025). "Corporate Governance tools and their Impact on Innovation and Sustainability: A Study based on Evidence from the Pakistan Non-Financial Sector." Social Science Review Archives, 3 (2), 464-479. DOI: https://doi.org/10.70670/sra.v3i2.634 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Abdul Ghaffar Ejaz Zubair, Muhammad Sohail, Amjad Ali, Qaiser Kamran (2025). "DOES AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE HELP ENHANCE CROPYIELD?EVIDENCE FROM CHINA’S CLIMATE RISK ADAPTATIONSTRATEGIES." Policy Research Journal, 3 (3), 48–59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14982579 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Muhammad Sohail Zainab Zahra, Ali Raza Elahi, Waqas Khan, Bilal Mehmood (2025). "Unraveling the effects of COVID-19 on the textile industry in South Asia region: a comparative study of major players." Kybernetes, 55 (13), 1-17. DOI: 10.1108/K-09-2025-2339 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Shahid Manzoor Shah Wajid Alim, Madiha Naseem, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Sohail, Ammar ud Din (2024). "Examining the Influential Role of Family CEO and Investment on Tunneling: A Bound Test Approach." Journal of Asian Development Studies, 13 (3), N/A. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2024.13.3.105 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Ammar Ud Din Saddia Ishfaq, Wajid Alim, Abdul Ghaffar, Saleh Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Sohail (2024). "NEXUS BETWEEN ACCOUNTING CONSERVATISM AND BOARD ATTRIBUTES: MODERATING ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP." Migration Letters, 21 (S9), 76-91. DOI: N/A | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Muhammad Sohail, Wajid Alim, Ammar Ud Din, Abdul Ghaffar (2024). "Unveiling the Enigma of Tax Evasion: A Pakistani Perspective." Journal of Finance and Accounting Research, 6 (2), 114-137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/jfar.62.05 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Muhammad Sohail, Saleh Nawaz Khan, Wajid Alim, Abdul Ghaffar (2023). "Beyond the Hype: Unveiling the Realities of Crypto Trading Journeys." Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 9 (4), 587-598. DOI: N/A | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Abdul Ghaffar Waince Saleh Nawaz Khan, Wajid Alim, Muhammad Sohail (2023). "Mutual Funds in Pakistan: Origin and Development." iRASD Journal of Economics, 5 (2), 253 – 259. DOI: N/A | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Muhammad Sohail Saleh Nawaz Khan,Wajid Alim,Abdul Ghaffar (2023). "Why do Anti-corruption Agencies Fail in Pakistan? A Phenomenological Study." Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 9 (3), 10. DOI: N/A | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Nosheen Rasool, Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Mubashir Hussain (2022). "Analysis of Sustainability Disclosure and Performance Indicators in Pakistan to Determine the Value Relevance of Sustainability Reporting." Global Economic Review, 7 (1), 41− 56. DOI: 10.31703/ger.2022(VII-I).05 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Nosheen Rasool, Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Mubashir Hussain (2020). "Financial Distress and Forewarning Bankruptcy: An Empirical Analysis of Textile Sector in Pakistan." Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences, 3 (3), 493-506. DOI: 10.47067/ramss.v3i3.92 | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]
Dr. Bilal Aziz Muhammad Sohail (2019). "IMPACT OF FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY ON FIRM’S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE." Global Scientific Journal, 7 (7), 13. DOI: N/A | Impact Factor: N/A [Link]

Thesis/Research Supervisions

Fatima Iqbal (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "The impact of CSR and corporate governance of firm performance mediating role of green innovation" (Completed)
Sofia (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Analyze the impact of fintech Adoption on the Sustainability Performance of Banking Firms: The Mediating effect of Green Finance ad Innovation" (Completed)
Isra Rauf (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Impact of Green Banking Practices on Sustainability Performance of a bank through Green Financing." (Completed)
Anam Shahzadi (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Behavioral Traits, Financial Literacy, and E- Payment Adoption: A study of Consumer Behavior in the Pakistani Market" (Completed)
Abdul Raheem (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "The impact of corporate governance mechanism on innovation and sustainability performance: A case study of non-financial sector of Pakistan" (Completed)
Mirza Junaid Baiq (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE ON MARKET PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS" (Completed)