Rizwan Ahmed

Indus University

Professor

ST-2D, Block 17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Karachi, Sindh 75300

India

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

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Scholarly Papers (38)

1.

Impact of Celebrity Endorsement on Consumer Buying Behavior

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 28 Sep 2015
Indus University, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
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Celebrity endorsement, Celebrity attractiveness, Celebrity credibility, Celebrity meaning transfer, Brand image, Buying behavior

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Impact of Word of Mouth on Consumer Buying Decision

European Journal of Business and Management, Vol.6, No.31, 2014, ISSN 2222-2839
Number of pages: 11 Posted: 01 Nov 2014
Nawaz Ahmad, Jolita Vveinhardt and Rizwan Ahmed
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Lithuanian Sports University and Indus University
Downloads 5,532 (3,215)
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Consumer buying decision, products/services, Pakistan, Viral Marketing

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Impact of Stress on Job Performance: An Empirical Study of the Employees of Private Sector Universities of Karachi, Pakistan

Research Journal of Management Sciences, ISSN 2319-1171, Vol. 3(7), 14-17, July (2014)
Number of pages: 4 Posted: 09 Jul 2014
Indus University, Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and University of Sindh
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Job performance; stress; job satisfaction; workload; role conflict; monetary reward

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Evaluation of Supply Chain Based on SCOR Model Theory: A Case Study of FOODPANDA™

Ahmed B, Ahmed RR, (2016, June) ‘Evaluation of Supply Chain based on SCOR Model Theory: A Case Study of FOODPANDA™’, paper presented at the International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Business Management (ICIEBM-2016), IQRA University, Karachi, Pakistan
Number of pages: 18 Posted: 01 Jul 2016
Bilal Ahmed and Rizwan Ahmed
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Students and Indus University
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FoodpandaTM, SCOR Model Theory, Interview Technique, Supply Chain, E-Commerce

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Impact of Digital Media on Brand Loyalty and Brand Positioning

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 27 Dec 2015
Indus University, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
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Digital Media, Brand Loyalty, Brand positioning, exploratory, marketing strategy

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Impact of Exchange Rate on Balance of Payment: An Investigation from Pakistan

Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 5, No.13, 2014, ISSN: 2222-1697
Number of pages: 12 Posted: 04 Aug 2014
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University, University of Sindh, Indus University and Indus University
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Balance of Payment, Exchange Rate, Pakistan, Volatility, State Bank

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A Comparative Study of NAV (Net Asset Value) Returns of Open-Ended and Close-Ended Mutual Funds in Pakistan

International Journal of Information, Business and Management, Vol. 7 No. 1 Feb., 2015, ISSN 2076-9202
Number of pages: 377 Posted: 21 Dec 2015
Nawaz Ahmad, Imamuddin Khoso and Rizwan Ahmed
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), University of Sindh and Indus University
Downloads 2,108 (15,593)
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Close end mutual fund, Net Asset Value, Open ended mutual fund

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Impacts of Guerrilla Advertising on Consumer Buying Behavior

Information and Knowledge Management. Vol.4, No.8, 2014 ISSN: 2224-5758 (Paper) ISSN 2224-896X (Online)
Number of pages: 9 Posted: 02 Sep 2014
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University, Bahria University, Bahria University, Independent and Bahria University
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Guerrilla Advertising; Buying Behavior; Guerrilla Marketing; Dependent Variable; Independent Variable; Informational Annoyance

Role of Packaging and Labeling on Pakistani Consumers Purchase Decision

European Scientific Journal, EISSN 1857- 7431
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 09 Jul 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), University of Sindh and University of Sindh
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Packaging & Labeling; Purchase decision; Independent variables; Dependent variables; Motivation Behavior; Reliability; Innovation; Design of Wrapper

Role of Packaging and Labeling on Pakistani Consumers Purchase Decision

European Scientific Journal, June 2014 ed, Vol. 10, No. 16, EISSN 1857-7431
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 04 Jul 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), University of Sindh and University of Sindh
Downloads 387 (157,316)

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Packaging & Labeling; Purchase decision; Independent variables; Dependent variables; Motivation Behavior; Reliability; Innovation; Design of Wrapper

10.

The Communication Mix in Pharmaceutical Marketing

The Pharma Innovation Journal 3(5): 46-53, 2014
Number of pages: 8 Posted: 03 Aug 2014
Indus University, University of Sindh, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and University of Sindh
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Communication Mix; Promotional Mix; Product Chain; Prescription Chain; Pharmaceutical Marketing; In-Clinic Promotion; Out-Clinic Promotion

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Frozen Food Revolution: Investigating How Availability of Frozen Food Affects Consumer Buying Behavior

International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. II, Issue 8, 2014, ISSN: 2348-0386
Number of pages: 13 Posted: 19 Aug 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and Greenwich University Karachi
Downloads 1,094 (42,104)

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Frozen Food, Buying Behavior, Regression, Consumers

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Factors Influencing Prescription Behavior of Physicians

The Pharma Innovation Journal, ISSN:2277-7695 (2014) 3(5): 30-35
Number of pages: 6 Posted: 08 Jul 2014
Indus University, Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), University of Sindh and University of Sindh
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New Drug, Brand Prescription, Sponsorship to Conferences, promotional tools, drug samples and Physician prescription behavior.

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Patients’ Satisfaction and Quality Health Services: An Investigation From Private Hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan

Research Journal of Recent Sciences, ISSN 2277-2502, Vol. 3(7), 34-38, July (2014)
Number of pages: 5 Posted: 04 Jul 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and University of Sindh
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Patient satisfaction, healthcare services, reception staff services, healthcare organizations, private hospitals

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Influence of Lifestyle and Cultural Values on Impulse Buying Behavior

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 13 Sep 2015
Rizwan Ahmed, Hassan Soomro, Kashif Ali and Wajid Ali
Indus University, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
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Cultural values, Impulse buying behavior, Financial satisfaction, Pakistani University

Asset Price Bubbles with Specific Focus on Stock Prices in Pakistan

Busines Review - Volume 10, No. 1; ISSN:1990-6587
Number of pages: 206 Posted: 17 Jul 2015
Nawaz Ahmad, Rizwan Ahmed and Yaseen Meeai
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and University of Karachi - Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
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Asset Price Bubbles; Stock Prices; Consumer Price Index; Heteroskedasticity; volatility

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Pharmaceutical Industry: Key Issues in Growth in Pakistan & International Market

Ahmed, R.R. (2012), Pharmaceutical Industry: Key Issues in Growth in Pakistan & International Market, European Journal of Scientific Research, 93 (1), 234-249
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 13 Sep 2015 Last Revised: 25 Oct 2015
Rizwan Ahmed
Indus University
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Key Issues, Pharmaceutical Industry

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Product Strategies in Pharmaceutical Marketing: A Perspective of Pakistani Pharmaceutical Industry

Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 21 (4): 681-688, 2014
Number of pages: 8 Posted: 18 May 2014
Rizwan Ahmed, Irfan Sattar and Parmar Vishnu
Indus University, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) and University of Sindh
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Prescription Products; OTC Product; Product Strategies; Pharmaceutical Industry

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Supply Chain Management: Milk Collection & Distribution System in Pakistan

European Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN: 1450-216X//1450-202X, Vol. 39 (4): 130-142, January 2010
Number of pages: 13 Posted: 13 Sep 2015
Rizwan Ahmed
Indus University
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Supply Chain Management, Milk Collection & distribution, Dairy Industry

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Factors Motivating Employees in Public Sector Banks: An Empirical Investigation

European Academic Research, Vol. 2, Issue 5, August 2014
Number of pages: 17 Posted: 10 Aug 2014
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University, Shah Abdul Latif UniversityInstitute of Business Management, Indus University and Indus University
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Motivation, Banks, Pakistan, Hygiene factors, Public Sector

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The Business Outsourcing in Telecommunication Industry: Case of Pakistan

Transformations in Business & Economics, Vol. 13, No 2B (32B), pp.760-779, ISSN 1648 - 4460
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 30 Dec 2014
Indus University, Lithuanian Sports University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Indus University
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telecommunication industry, business outsourcing, critical drivers, correlation, multiple linear regressions.

21.

Karachi Inter-Bank Offered Rate (KIBOR) Forecasting: Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) Testing Approach

E&M Economics and Management, 20(2), 188-198
Number of pages: 11 Posted: 05 Sep 2017
Indus University, Vytautas Magnus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Lithuanian Energy Institute
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KIBOR, ARMA, Box-Jenkins, ARIMA, forecasting

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Competitive Intelligence and Marketing Effectiveness of Organizations: An Investigation from Pakistan

European Scientific Journal, May 2014, Vol.10, No.13 EISSN 1857-7431
Number of pages: 12 Posted: 04 Jul 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), University of Sindh, Greenwich University Karachi and Indus University
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Competitive intelligence; Marketing effectiveness; Competitive intelligence variables; Market intelligence; Business intelligence

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Impact of the Work Related Stress and Job Burnout in Private Educational Institutions and Universities

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 27 Dec 2015
Indus University, Vytautas Magnus University, University of Karachi - Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and Pakistan Air Force - Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (PAFKIET)
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Job Stress & Burnout, Employee Motivation, Employee Performance, Private Universities, Multiple Regression Analysis

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Business Process Outsourcing: A Case Study on Pakistan’s Out-Bound Call Centers

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 14 Aug 2015
Rizwan Ahmed and Safdar Javed
Indus University and Indus University
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Business Process Outsourcing; Bound Call Centers; Offshore Outsourcing; Strategic Alternative; Economies of Scale

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Relationship between Training & Development and Performance of Business Schools Faculty

ICERI 2016, Seville, Spain. ISBN: 978-84-617-5895-1
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 05 Dec 2016
Rizwan Ahmed, Nawaz Ahmad and Zahid Channar
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Sindh Madressatul Islam University
Downloads 262 (240,643)
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Business schools faculty; Training & development; Faculty performance; Correlation; Multiple Linear Regression

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The Impact of Time and Regime on External Debts of Pakistan: An Empirical Study

Ahmed RR, Vveinhardt J, Ahmad N, (2016) ‘The Impact of Time and Regime on External Debts of Pakistan: An Empirical Study’, paper presented at the proceedings of the 27th International-Business-Information-Management-Association Conference (IBIMA), Milan, Italy; 4-5 May, pp. 486-497
Number of pages: 50 Posted: 25 Jun 2016
Rizwan Ahmed, Jolita Vveinhardt and Nawaz Ahmad
Indus University, Lithuanian Sports University and RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions)
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External Debts, Forecasting, Evidence, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Time & Regime

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Causal Relationship between Worker's Remittances and Imports in Pakistan

European Journal of Scientific Research 120 (1): 177-188, March 2014; ISSN: 1450-216X/1450-202X
Number of pages: 12 Posted: 16 Apr 2014
Rizwan Ahmed, Parmar Vishnu and Nawaz Ahmad
Indus University, University of Sindh and RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions)
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Worker’s remittance, Import, ARIMA, Johansen Cointegration, Granger Causality, Unidirectional Causality

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An Empirical Study for Achieving Economies of Scale by Utilization of (HHO) Hydrogen Hydroxy Gas as Additional Fuel

Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, Vol. 5, No. 4, 2015: ISSN 2224-3232 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0573 (Online)
Number of pages: 11 Posted: 08 May 2015
Raees Lodhi, Nawaz Ahmad and Rizwan Ahmed
Indus University, Karachi, Pakistan, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Indus University
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HHO, Hydrogen, Hydroxy, Brown gas, Fuel efficiency.

Factors that Motivate the Mobile Phone Users to Switch from 2G to 3G Technologies in Karachi

Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 2014
Number of pages: 5 Posted: 04 May 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and University of Sindh
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2G Technology; Chi Square; 3G Technology; Motivational factors; Reliability Test

Factors that Motivate the Mobile Phone Users to Switch from 2G to 3G Technologies in Karachi

Research Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 3(8), 18-21, August 2014
Number of pages: 4 Posted: 10 Aug 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University, University of Sindh and Indus University
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2G Technology, Chi Square, 3G Technology, Motivational factors, Reliability Test

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The Impact of Working Conditions on Female Teachers’ Performance in Private Universities of Karachi

Proceedings of INTED2016 Conference 7th-9th March 2016, Valencia, Spain
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 29 Apr 2016
Indus University, Vytautas Magnus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Indus University
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Working conditions, Workload, Harassment, Private universities, Teachers performance

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Empirical Analysis of Internet Usage and Academic Performance of Students: Evidence from Pakistan

Proceedings of the EDULEARN16 Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 4th-6th 2016
Number of pages: 10 Posted: 30 Mar 2017
Rizwan Ahmed, Jolita Vveinhardt and Nawaz Ahmad
Indus University, Lithuanian Sports University and RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions)
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Internet Usage, Technologically Advanced World, Academic Performance, Information Technology, Attitude of Student, Linear Regression

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Factors Affecting in Selection of School for Upcoming Generation: A Case Study of Karachi Urban Areas, Pakistan

Research Journal of Educational Sciences, Vol. 2(4), 1-7, July 2014, ISSN 2321-0508
Number of pages: 7 Posted: 03 Jul 2014
Raees Lodhi, Rizwan Ahmed and Nawaz Ahmad
Indus University, Karachi, Pakistan, Indus University and RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions)
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matching needs, return on investment, unsatisfactory progress, up-coming Generation, work liabilities, physical appearance

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Stock Returns: Comparison Among Selected Developing Countries

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 29 Apr 2016
Nawaz Ahmad, Rizwan Ahmed and Malik Zuhaib
RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and Pakistan Air Force - Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (PAFKIET), Students
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Stock returns, Developing economies, ANOVA

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Economic and Social Progress under Civilian & Military Set-Ups in Pakistan

Developing Country Studies, ISSN: 2225-0565, Vol.4, No.16, 2014
Number of pages: 8 Posted: 14 Oct 2014
Indus University, University of Sindh, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Indus University
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Social indicators, Military regime, Democratic regime, Statistical framework, Descriptive & inferential statistics, Social sectors, Social performance

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Key Factors to Promote Knowledge Sharing in Karachi Pharmaceutical Industry

Information and Knowledge Management Vol.4, No. 4, 2014, ISSN 2224-5758 (Paper) ISSN 2224-896X (Online)
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 09 May 2014
Muhammad Zubair, Nawaz Ahmad and Rizwan Ahmed
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions) and Indus University
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Knowledge Sharing, Karachi Pharmaceutical Industry

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Ravaged Lands: An Investigation of Factors Affecting Pakistan's Tourism Industry

Information and Knowledge Management, ISSN: 2224-896x, Vol. 4, No. 8, 2014
Number of pages: 9 Posted: 16 Sep 2014
Indus University, RTS (Research, Trainings, and Solutions), Indus University and Greenwich University Karachi
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Tourism; Cultural factors; Societal factors; Victims of terrorism; War on terror

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An Empirical Analysis of Causal Relationship between Stock Prices and Real Sector of the Pakistani Economy

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 27 Dec 2015
Rizwan Ahmed, Jolita Vveinhardt and Yaseen Meeai
Indus University, Vytautas Magnus University and University of Karachi - Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
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Macroeconomic variables, Stock Prices, Causal Relationship, Pakistani Economy

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The Army and Democracy in Pakistan: An Evaluation of Economic & Social Performance

European Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 1450-2267, Vol. 25, 2, 252-286, 2011
Number of pages: 35 Posted: 02 Jan 2016
Rizwan Ahmed and Vishnu Parmar
Indus University and University of Sindh
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Army & Democracy, Economic Performance, Social Performance