Muhammad Asghar Sial
Assistant Professor
Research Supervision Capacity
About Me
Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial is a seasoned academic with more than 22 years of experience in education, mentorship, and scholarly leadership. He holds an M.Phil in Urdu and Iqbaliat as well as an LLB from BZU Multan, reflecting his multidisciplinary academic background. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Karachi, establishing him as a distinguished scholar in the field of Urdu and Iqbal Studies.
Further strengthening his academic profile, he completed his Post-Doctoral Research in August 2024 from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. His postdoctoral research was titled “Sir Syed aur Iqbal ki Maghrib Shanasi aur us ke Mabaad Adab par Asraat” (The Perception of the West by Sir Syed and Iqbal and its Impact on Later Literature). Postdoctoral research refers to advanced scholarly work conducted after the completion of a doctoral degree to further develop expertise and academic contribution.
As a mentor and teacher trainer in the Punjab Education Department, he has significantly influenced the educational landscape, shaping the intellectual development of future generations. His commitment to academic excellence is further reflected in his role as the Head of the Department of Urdu and Iqbaliat at Bahawalnagar Campus.
Serving as Deputy Director Students Affairs, Faculty of Arts & Languages, he has played an active role in student development and academic administration. As an HEC-approved supervisor and prolific researcher, he has published more than 34 research articles in national and international HEC-recognized journals, along with an important book titled “Karwan Jamaay Urdu Mazameen.”
He has actively participated in 22 national and international conferences, demonstrating his commitment to scholarly dialogue and intellectual exchange. As a research supervisor, he has successfully supervised 11 PhD scholars and 42 M.Phil scholars, many of whom have already completed their research while some are currently continuing their work under his supervision.
Dr. Sial also serves as Associate Editor of the HEC-approved research journal “PAYAM (Research Journal of Iqbal Studies)” and Coordinator of the PhD and MPhil Iqbal Studies Programmes, contributing significantly to the promotion of research in Iqbal Studies. Alongside his academic achievements, his creative talent as a calligraphist adds a unique artistic dimension to his scholarly personality, making him a distinguished asset to the Department of Iqbal Studies.
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1. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2026. “???? ????? ????? ??? ?????? ????? ?? ???? ????????Intellectual Similarities between Akbar Ilahabadi and Allama Iqbal.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities 5. https://tahqeeqat.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/204/122
2. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “IqbaL is A Poet of Hope (In the context of the poets of Iqbal’s era.” Payam-i-Iqbal Bahria Research Journal on Iqbal Studies (BRJIS) Brgria University Islamabad 4. https://brjis.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/brjis/article/view/17/12
3. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “Stagnation as a Cause of the Decline of the Muslim Ummah: In the Light of Iqbal’s Thought.” Research Journal Tahqeeqat 4. https://www.tahqeeqat.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/291/159
4. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “An analytical study of Iqbal's intellectual influence on Abdullah Hussain.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities 5. https://jar.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jarh/article/view/555/403
5. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “New Generation: The spirit of defeat and Iqbal.” Research Journal Tahqeeqat 4. https://tahqeeqat.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/117
6. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “An analytical study of Iqbal's Letters.” Gohar e Tahqeeq, The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur 4. https://journals.gscwu.edu.pk/index.php/gohar-e-tahqeeeq
7. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “Tehseen Sabai Walvi: An Unsung Poet of Urdu and Saraiki Literaturehttps://tashkeel.uoj.edu.pk/index.php/tashkeel/article/view/34/24.” Tashkeel/ University of Jhang 3. https://tashkeel.uoj.edu.pk/index.php/tashkeel/article/view/34/24
8. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “National Unity in Iqbal’s Poetry: In the Contemporary Context.” Tashkeel Jadeed, Department of Iqbal Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad 2. https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/index.php/jtj/article/view/2946
9. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “Iqbal’s Radio Events: An Overview (Beginning to 1977).” IMTEZAAJ, URDU RESEARCH JOURNAL, UOK – KARACHI, Pakistan 23. https://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/68620a17b22e7/page
10. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “?????? ????? ?????: ????? ?? ??? ?????? ?? ????? ???.” Tahqeeqi Jareeda, Govt. College Women University Sialkot 9. https://ojs.gcuws.edu.pk/index.php/tj/article/view/454
11. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “The Intellectual Influences of Allama Iqbal on Qurratulain Haider: An Analytical Study.” Research Journal Tahqeeqat 4. https://tahqeeqat.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/266/144
12. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2025. “Allama Iqbal and Legislation.” Gohar e Tahqeeq, The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur 4. https://journals.gscwu.edu.pk/index.php/gohar-e-tahqeeeq/article/view/248/122
13. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2024. “A Comparative Analysis of Westernization of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.” IMTEZAAJ, URDU RESEARCH JOURNAL, UOK – KARACHI, Pakistan 21. https://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/667eee0c354a9/page
14. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2024. “AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF DR. TAHIR TONSVI’S URDU CRITICISM.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities 4. https://jar.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jarh/article/view/455/312
15. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2024. “Urdu Radio in the Subcontinent: A Historical Analysis.” Research Journal Tahqeeqat 3. https://tahqeeqat.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/95
16. Dr. Amara Iqbal, Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF "SHAHNAMA HUSAYN.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities/ 127, Northolt Crescent, Markham, ON, L3R 6N9, Canada. 3. https://jar.bwo.org.pk/index.php/jarh/article/view/307/199
17. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF “AHANG” MAGAZINE AND IQBAL’S 1977 CENENNIAL CELEBRATIONS.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities 4. https://jar.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jarh/article/view/528/376
18. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “Fort William College’s Transformative Influence on Urdu Prose Literature.” Gohar e Tahqeeq, The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur 3. https://journals.gscwu.edu.pk/index.php/gohar-e-tahqeeeq/article/view/130/80
19. Muhammad Rafiq ul Islam/ Iftekhar Shafi/ MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “Iqbal's Concept of Education and Modern Demands.” Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Research Alliance for Sustainable Development 11. https://journals.internationalrasd.org/index.php/pjhss/article/view/1594
20. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “Problem of Arabic, Persian, Hindi and Urdu alphabets and their forms.” Imtezaaj/ Department of Urdu, University of Karachi 19. http://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/6496a73a66bec/file/6496a7587d256/view
21. MuHammad Asghar Sial/ Muhammad Rafiqulislam. 2023. “One language: three scripts.” URDU, ANJUMAN TARAQQI-E-URDU – KARACHI 99. https://urdu.atup.org.pk/website/journal/article/658174896e044/page
22. MuHammad Asghar Sial/ Muhammad Rafiqulislam. 2023. “Semantic Aspects of “Wish” in Iqbal’s Thoughts.” Daryaft/ Department of Urdu, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan 15. http://daryaft.numl.edu.pk/index.php/daryaft/article/view/340/138
23. MuHammad Asghar Sial/ Muhammad Rafiqulislam. 2023. “Religion as it appears in Iqbal's prose and poetry.” Journal of Quranic and Social Studies/ AL-HIDAYA RESEARCH ACADEMY (Rg)Balochistan Quetta 3. http://jqss.org/index.php/JQSS/article/view/90
24. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “Allam Iqbal’s Visionary Plans: Illuminating his thoughts and ideas.” IMTEZAAJ, URDU RESEARCH JOURNAL, UOK – KARACHI, Pakistan 24. https://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/69521fc2f0316/page
25. Niaz Ahmad/ MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2023. “GLOSSARY AND GLOSSARIES OF IQBAL’S POETRY: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY.” Journal of Academic Research for Humanities/ 127, Northolt Crescent, Markham, ON, L3R 6N9, Canada. 3. https://jar.bwo.org.pk/index.php/jarh/article/view/154
26. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2022. “Muslim renaissance: in the context of Iqbal's poetry and prose.” Imtezaaj/ Department of Urdu, University of Karachi 17. http://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/62bddca74021c/file/62c3ba842ab7b/view
27. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2022. “Cultural connection of Urdu script.” URDU, ANJUMAN TARAQQI-E-URDU – KARACHI 98. https://urdu.atup.org.pk/website/journal/article/62b29df18daa2/file/642133a969b2f/view
28. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2022. “Cultural connection of Urdu script.” URDU, ANJUMAN TARAQQI-E-URDU – KARACHI 98. https://urdu.atup.org.pk/website/journal/article/62b29df18daa2/file/642133a969b2f/view
29. Ahmad Hussain/ Muhammad Asghar Sial. 2020. “Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi as Sensor of Moralities.” Tahqeeqi Zawiay, Department of Urdu Al Khair University Bhimber 13. https://tahqeeqizawiay.net/index.php/ojs/issue/archive
30. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2019. “Historical context of Maulana Ahmad Riza Khan's Urdu prose.” Imtezaaj/ Department of Urdu, University of Karachi 12. http://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/vol/604babe015c96/page
31. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2018. “The Urdu Translation of Holy Quran by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.” Imtezaaj/ Department of Urdu, University of Karachi 10. http://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/vol/601d5f669f333/page
32. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2015. “Modern Poetry: A Movement.” Daryaft/ Department of Urdu, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan 14. https://doi.org/10.52015/daryaft.v14i14
33. MuHammad Asghar Sial. 2014. “KHAT E NASTALEEQ KAY BEHTREEN KHATTAT.” Imtezaaj/ Department of Urdu, University of Karachi 1. http://imtezaaj.uok.edu.pk/website/journal/article/5dd428201e429/page
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
