Department:  Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Extension Education and Rural Development

Position:  Associate Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  The spectrum of my interest includes training needs assessment, Human Resource Development (HRD), Administration and Management. I have great urge to inculcate the basic knowledge of Fibre Technology with the blend of extension for the welfare of various spheres of society particularly the farmers.

Publications:  

1. Adeel Ahmad, Muhammad Iftikhar, Babar Shahbaz and Ghazanfar Ali Khan. , 2019, Skill gaps in cotton management practices in Pakistani farmers, and how to improve it. , J. of Ani. and Plant Sci. (JAPS), Lahore. , 29(5),
2. Shahzad, M., M. Iftikhar, G.A. Khan and R. Ahmad. , 2018, Effectiveness of farmers’ training on the adoption of improved potato technology in tehsil Kasur., J Agric. Res, 56(1), 67-70
3. M. Iftikhar, G.A. Khan, J. Hussain. , 2018, .* Identification and prioritization of agricultural risks with special context of rice crop in district Sheikhupura. , , , 2311-8547
4. Adeel Ahmad., Muhammad Iftikhar, Babar Shahbaz and Ghazanfar Ali Khan, 2018, Marketing Chain of Cotton in Punjab, Pakistan: Skills Gap Analysis of Farmers. , J. Agri. Res., 56(3), 215-220
5. Ashraf, S. , G. A. khan, S. Ali, M. Iftikhar, M. Luqman, M. Y. Hassan,, 2015, Patterns and limitations of micronutrients application for citrus production in sargodha: A challenge for extension education In the Punjab, J. Agric. Res, 53(1), 111-113
6. khan, M. A. , S. Ashraf, M. Iftikhar, G. A. khan, H. Raza,, 2015, . Climate Change Mitigation Through Conservation Agriculture In Pakistan: Critical Analysis , Sci.Int.(Lahore), 27(2), 1519-1522
7. Ashraf, S. , G. A. khan, S. Ali, S. Ahmad, M. Iftikhar,, 2015, Effectiveness of Information Sources Regarding Improved Practices Among Citrus Growers In Punjab, Pakistan. Pak. J. Agri. Sci, 52(2), 1-6
8. Ashraf, S. , G. A. khan, S. Ali, M. Iftikhar,, 2015, Socio-economic characteristics as correlates of awareness and adoption among citrus growers of central Punjab, Pakistan, Cienc. Rural Santa Maria Sept, vol.45 no., 11-18
9. Alvi, J. , I. Ashraf, K. M. Chaudhary, M. Iftikhar, S. Ashraf,, 2015, Impact of livestock in uplifting rural livelihood, Pakistan J. Agric. Res, Vol. 28 No, 1-9
10. Iftikhar, M. T. Ali, M. Ahmed, B. Shahbaz, M. Luqman and S. Ashraf. , 2014, Does Climate Change Enhance Rural Food Insecurity; Experience from Mountainous Areas of Pakistan?., World Applied Sciences Journal. , 31(1), 350-356
11. Ashraf, S., M. Iftikhar, G. A. Khan, B. Shahbaz and I. Ashraf. , 2013, Performance evaluation of the dairy farmers regarding adoption of precise dairy farming practices in the Punjab, Pakistan. , African Journal of Agricultural Research , 8(29), 4074-4080
12. Saleem, A., M. Iftikhar, G. A. Khan. , 2013, Decisive analysis of risks in agriculture: implications for agricultural extension for sustainable management, Spanish Journal of Rural Development,, 4(3), 41-52
13. Ashraf, S., M. Iftikhar, G. A. Khan and Hassan M.Z.Y. , 2013, Worldwide impact of BT cotton: implications for agricultural research in Pakistan , Greener Journal of Agronomy, Forestry and Horticulture , 1 (1), 012-020
14. S. Ali, M. Ahmad, T.Ali, B.Shahbaz, G. A. Khan, M. Iftikhar and F.Nosheen. , 2013, Role of private sector in promoting IPM practices among farming community in Punjab, Pakistan. , Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS), 23(5), 1473-1476
15. Ashraf, S., M. Iftikhar, B. Shahbaz, G. A. Khan and M. Luqman. , 2013, Impacts of Flood on Livelihoods and Food Security of Rural Communities (A Case Study of Southern Punjab, Pakistan)., Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 50(4),
16. Chaudhary, K.M., S. Ashraf, I. Ashraf, M. Iftikhar, G. A. Khan and A. Sagheer. , 2013, Emerging Human Health risks pertinent to modern agriculture: critical review. , The Professional Medical Journal, 20(51), 10
17. Ashraf, S. and M. Iftikhar., 2013, International Journal of Agricultural Extension, International Journal of Agricultural Extension, 1(1), 30-35
18. Ashraf, S. , G. A. khan, M. Iftikhar, M. Z. Hassan,, 2013, Worldwide Impact of BT Cotton: Implications for Agricultural Research In Pakistan. , Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences: , 1(1): , 012-020
19. Luqman, M. , B. Shahbaz, T. Ali, M. Iftikhar,, 2013, Critical analysis of rural Development initiatives in Pakistan: implications for sustainable development. , Spanish Journal of Rural Development, , Vol. IV (1, 67-74,
20. Iftikhar, M* B. Shahbaz *& M. Zeeshan., 2012, Effect of cationization on the shade depth and dye fixation of 100% pure cotton knitted fabric: A study for the extension of textile technology. , International Journal of Textile & Fashion Technology, 2(1), 16-33
21. Jamal, N., *S., Jamal, A., Jamal, M. Iftikhar. , 2012, An investigation in to the adoption of recommended heath management practices of livestock by rural women in district Faisalabad. , . International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research , 2(1), 31-37
22. Tahir, W.A, M. Ahmad & M. Iftikhar. , 2012, An analysis of the effectiveness of extension work conducted by public sector with special reference to mango in the southern Punjab, Pakistan. , Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 49(2), 01-Apr
23. Iftikhar, M., B. Shahbaz & E. E. Zaheer., 2012, Properties of Air Covered Yarn as Influenced by Air Pressure and Delivery Speed: A study for the Extension of Textile Technology., J. Chem. Soc. Pak. , 34(5),
24. Asif,H.M., M. Iftikhar & B. Shahbaz., 2012, Influence of bleach activators on the fabric made from cotton. (Gossypium hirsutum L.). , Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 50(2), 267-272
25. Iftikhar, M., T. Ali & M. Ahmad., 2012, Factor Affecting Cotton Quality: Study Accentuate Training Needs of Cotton Growers of District Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan., Pak. J. of Agri. Sci. , 49(4),
26. Nazar, A., M. Iftikhar, W. Ishaque & B. Shahbaz, 2012, Influence of Irrigation Water Types and Stress Levels on Cotton Fibre and Yarn Quality for Different Varieties. , Pak. J. of Agri. Sci., 49(4),
27. Iftikhar, M. , T. Ali, M. Ahmad,, 2012, Factor Affecting Cotton Quality:Study Accentuate Training Needs of Cotton Growers of District Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pak. J. of Agri. Sci, Vol. 49(4), 13-18
28. Mwhmood, N. M. , M. Arshad, M. Iftikhar, T. Mahmmod,, 2009, Technological study of Ring and compact spinning systems for the manufacturing of slub fancy yarn under multiple slub variations and its effect on woven Fabrics, Pak. J. Agri Sci., Vol , 46(2), 124-129
29. Iftikhar, M. , T. Ahmad, M. Ahmad, A. A. Maan,, 2007, Training needs assessment of cotton growers to meet the challenges of WTO by maintaining cotton quality in the Punjab, Pakistan, Pak. J. of Agri. Sci. , Vol. 44(4), 641- 645
30. Mehmood, N. , M. Iftikhar, M. Nasir,, 2005, Effect of AFIS Settings on Simplex Machine Gauges and their ultimate effect on P/C Yarn. , The Indus Cottons , Vol. 2 (2), 102-107.
31. Jamil, N. A. , B. Shahbaz, M. Iftikhar, Z. U. Haq,, 2004, Effect of multiple processing variables upon yarn imperfection by using combed sliver in open-end spinning machine. , Int. J. Agric. & Biol. , 6(6), :1053-1055
32. Mehmood, N. , N. A. Jamil, M. Iftikhar, M. S. Saleem,, 2004, Comparative Study of Compact versus Ring spinning for neps in cotton yarn . , Int .J Agric.& Biol, .6 (1):, 153-155
33. Mehmood, N. , N. A. Jamil, M. Saeed, M. Iftikhar,, 2004, Comparative Study of Compact Verses Conventional Spinning in Respect Cotton Yarn Uniformity. , The Indus Cottons, , Vol 1(2):, 44-49.
34. Iftikhar, M. , N. Mehmood, N. A. Jamil, M. Nasir,, 2004, Technological studies of Simplex machine gauges by AFIS setting , Pak.Tex.J., 53 (12): , 28-30.
35. Mehmood, N. , N. A. Jamil, M. Iftikhar, M. Irshad,, 2004, Effect of air guide element, twist multiplier and top roll pressure on the quality of Compact yarn , Pak.Tex.J., 53 (08): , 30-34.
36. Nawaz, M. , B. Shahbaz, M. Iftikhar, M. Ilyas,, 2003, Cotton and polyester double rove feeding effect on blend yarn imperfections. , Int. J. of Agri. & Biol. , 5(3): , 364-366.
37. Jamil, N. A. , N. Mehmood, M. Iftikhar, M. S. Saleem,, 2003, Comparative Study on Ring versus Compact spinning with some mechanical variables., Pak.Tex.J., 52 (11): , 33-37
38. Nawaz, M. , B. Shahbaz, M. Iftikhar, B. Farooqi,, 2002, Effect of multiple open-end processing variables upon yarn quality. , Int. J. of Agri. & Biol. , $(2): , 256-258.
39. Mehmood, N. , N. A. Jamil, M. Iftikhar, R. Akram,, 2002, Comparative Study on Tensile Properties of Imported and Pakistani cotton yarn, Pakistan Journal of Applied Sciences , 2 (10): , 945-947.
40. Mehmood, N. , N. A. Jamil, M. Iftikhar, M. A. Rasheed,, 2002, Comparative study of imported and Pakistani cottons. , Pakistan Textile Journal., 51 (6): , 46-50.
41. Iftikhar, M. , N. A. Jamil, B. Shahbaz,, 2001, . Influence of salt alkali and dye concentration on the washing, light and perspiration fastness of reactive dyed cotton knitted fabric. , Int. J. of Agric. & Biol. , 3(1):, 95-98.
42. Iftikhar, m. , N. A. Jamil, B. Shahbaz,, 2001, Rubbing, Ironing and dry cleaning fastness of reactive dyed cotton knitted fabric as influenced by salt, alkali and dye. , Int. J. of Agric. & Biol. , 3(1):, 109-112
43. , 2001, Econtrol, A New process for dyeing. , Int. J. of Agric. & Biol. , 3(1):, 155-156.

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