Mr. Muhammad Arif is serving as a Lecturer in Economics at the School of Economics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, and also as the Student Advisor. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has actively contributed to student guidance, mentorship, and professional development. Previously, he served as the Focal Person for the Career Counselling and Placement Centre (CCPC) at the University, where he played a vital role in enhancing student employability, promoting career awareness, and strengthening industry–academia collaboration through initiatives such as workshops, seminars, and job fairs.
He holds an M.Phil. in Economics from the University of the Punjab and has maintained a first- class academic record throughout his education. His diverse professional background spans academia, research, public administration, and the financial sector. He has served as Section Officer (Reforms) and Assistant Director (Establishment) at the Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab, where he contributed to policy implementation and institutional development. Earlier, he worked as a Research Fellow at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where he conducted macroeconomic and trade policy analyses and contributed to research supporting business-sector development and policymaking. His experience in the Compliance Group of a leading bank, focusing on regulatory frameworks and prudential policies, further strengthened his applied understanding of economic and financial systems.
With hands-on, multifaceted experience across the banking sector, chamber of commerce, and public administration, he brings a strong practical orientation that complements his theoretical expertise in economics. His teaching and research interests include Public Finance, Macroeconomics, Business Economics, and Islamic Banking & Finance.