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Azhar Iftikhar

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: South Asian Anglophone literature, specializing in narratives of conflict, trauma, and Partition.
Office Location: Professors' Room No 11/Director Intermediate Office, New Block, GC University, Lahore.
Contact Number: 03214603620

Biography

An Assistant Professor of English at Government College University, Lahore (GCUL), where my academic career has developed since 2007, advancing from Lecturer to the current role. My teaching spans core literary studies, including Literary Criticism and the History of English Literature, and specialized areas like South Asian and Partition Literature, as well as practical courses in Business Communication. My primary research focuses on South Asian Anglophone narratives of conflict and trauma. Beyond the classroom, I have undertaken significant administrative duties, such as serving as Focal Person for the Anti-Harassment Committee and In-charge of the Quality Enhancement Cell. I am also deeply involved in student life, having advised multiple university clubs and co-convened major cultural events. I hold an M.Phil. and an M.A. in English Literature from GCU Lahore and an MBA in Marketing from IBA Punjab University.

Education

  • MS/MPhil in English Literature, Government College University (Lahore, Pakistan) 2017
  • Masters in English Literature, Government College University (Lahore, Pakistan) 2006

Teaching Areas

A diverse range of subjects including the History of English Literature, Literary Criticism, South Asian Literature, Partition Literature, Trauma Fiction, Functional English, and Business Communication.

Experience

From To Designation Firm/Institution
Aug 2025 Continue Deputy Director Intermediate Studies Government College University Lahore
Feb 2017 Continue Assistant Professor Government College University Lahore
Jul 2007 Feb 2017 Lecturer Government College University Lahore

Journal Papers

  • Inam ul Haq and Azhar Iftikhar (2019). "The Fetishization of Forbidden Land in Mirza Waheed’s The Book of Gold Leaves." Language, Literature and Culture , Vol. 2 (1) , pp. 5-15.. [Link]