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Asif Jamal, Founder and editor at A1 Blogs

Founder and editor

Asif Jamal

General researcher, informational guides

Asif Jamal founded A1 Blogs and leads its research. He writes and edits the practical guides on tax, savings, bills, government services and property for readers in Pakistan, and the guides for Pakistanis planning to study, work or travel abroad.

He builds each guide from official sources such as government portals, regulators and platform help centres, links to them in the article, and updates guides when rates or rules change.

Role
Founder and editor of A1 Blogs
Focus
Guides on tax, savings, bills, government services, property, and studying, working or travelling abroad
Method
Official sources, linked in every guide
Muhammad Aqeel, Research editor at A1 Blogs

Research editor

Muhammad Aqeel

Researcher and lecturer in English linguistics, PhD candidate

Muhammad Aqeel is a researcher and university lecturer in English linguistics. He is a PhD candidate in English Linguistics at the University of Sialkot and has completed his course work. He has taught English and academic writing at Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Emerson University Multan and the Institute of Research and Advanced Studies Multan.

His published work covers applied linguistics, English language teaching, academic writing, critical discourse analysis, literary studies, and political and social issues in Pakistan and South Asia. At A1 Blogs he reviews research-heavy guides, checking that sources are reliable, that studies and data are read correctly and that every claim matches the evidence behind it.

Current status
PhD candidate in English Linguistics, University of Sialkot
Teaching
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Emerson University and the Institute of Research and Advanced Studies, Multan
Research areas
Applied linguistics, English language teaching, academic writing, critical discourse analysis, literary studies
Publications
59 publications listed below

Muhammad Aqeel: education and experience

Education

  1. In progress
    PhD in English LinguisticsUniversity of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. Started Fall 2023, course work completed.
  2. 2014
    MS (18 years)Lahore Leads University
  3. 2014
    B.EdAllama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad
  4. 2012
    MA EnglishInstitute of Southern Punjab (ISP), Multan
  5. 2004
    MABahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan
  6. 2002
    BABahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan
  7. 2000
    FABoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Multan
  8. 1998
    MatricBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Multan

Teaching experience

Duties in all three posts: delivering lectures, preparing syllabi, curricula and reading materials, setting mid-term and final papers, and assessing students.

  1. Feb 2019 to Feb 2026
    Course Instructor and Lecturer, Political Science DepartmentBahauddin Zakariya University, MultanFunctional English, Composition Writing, Communication Skills and Advanced Academic Writing, taught to morning and evening programmes.
  2. Sep 2025 to Feb 2026
    Course Instructor and Lecturer, English DepartmentEmerson University, MultanFunctional English.
  3. Oct 2018 to Feb 2020
    Course Instructor and LecturerInstitute of Research and Advanced Studies, MultanEnglish I, Academic and Advanced Writing, Communication Skills and Composition Writing for the BS programmes in IT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and DPT.

Research interests

  • Research methodology
  • Applied linguistics
  • Essay and academic writing
  • Critical discourse analysis
  • ESL and the origins of languages
  • Translation studies
  • Religious studies
  • Comparative literature (English, Urdu and Arabic)
  • Grammar: rules, sense and function
  • Comprehension and communication skills
  • Critical thinking and innovative writing
  • Political and economic issues, geopolitics
  • COVID-19 and online education

Publications

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Conferences, workshops and training

Conferences and presentations
  1. 16 May 2026
    3rd International Conference on Social Sciences: Emerging Trends in Research, University of Southern Punjab (in person)
  2. 5 May 2026
    Bahria University Islamabad, certificate of appreciation (in person)
  3. 3 to 5 Apr 2026
    2nd Riphah International Conference on Language, Literature and Culture (RICOLLAC), online
  4. 28 Feb to 2 Mar 2026
    Python for Language Sciences and Social Sciences: corpus analysis, text mining and digital research workflows. Shanghai International Studies University and NCBA&E Multan (in person)
  5. 9 to 11 Dec 2024
    3rd International Conference on Linguistics and Multidisciplinary Research (ICLMR 2024), The Women University Multan
  6. 12 to 13 Oct 2024
    Emerson University Multan and Shanghai International Studies University, China
  7. 3 to 4 Oct 2024
    10th International Conference of the Linguistic Association of Pakistan, University of Balochistan, Quetta
  8. 28 to 29 Sep 2024
    3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social Sciences (ICETSS-2024), Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K
  9. 2 to 4 Aug 2024
    Institute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar, with ILMIAT Lahore
  10. 21 to 23 Jun 2022
    Participant and presenter, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia
  11. 2 to 3 Jun 2022
    International Conference on Islam and Modernization, organised by the Academic Research and Policy Development Foundation (ARPDF), hosted by KFUEIT
  12. 9 to 11 Aug 2021
    Inter University Dialogue on Peaceful and Safer Campuses, media training and research centre programme (BZU Multan, UE Multan and PU Lahore)
  13. 7 to 8 Mar 2014
    1st National Workshop on Research Methods, Leads University, Lahore
Workshops, courses and webinars
  1. 8 Oct 2026
    6 Week Teacher Training Program, qualified (SBI)
  2. 16 May 2026
    Open Talk: PhD funding opportunities, postdoctoral careers and high-impact publication, Global Heritage Research Center for Language and Literature (online)
  3. 14 Apr 2026
    AI-driven strategies for writing a comprehensive literature review, pre-conference workshop, Bahria University (online)
  4. 24 Jan 2026
    Shakespeare and the Muslim World, Global Heritage Research Center for Language and Literature (online)
  5. 11 Jan 2026
    From Confusion to Clarity: a guide to selecting academic research topics, Global Heritage Research Center (online)
  6. 11 Jan 2026
    Corporate Trainer and Communication Skills Expert, certificate of completion (online)
  7. 2026
    Research Methodology course, qualified
  8. 3 Aug 2025
    Reading, Writing and Publishing in Natural Sciences, Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) webinar
  9. 30 Jul 2025
    Grants and Proposal Writing, CLT webinar
  10. 25 to 26 Jul 2025
    Developing a Professional E-Portfolio, Business Incubation Center, Air University (online)
  11. 20 Jul 2025
    Reporting Statistical Results, CLT webinar
  12. 17 Jul 2025
    Conducting and Publishing Systematic Reviews, CLT webinar
  13. 11 Jul 2025
    Data Visualization with R, CLT webinar
  14. 9 Jul 2025
    Introduction to Digital Humanities as Interdisciplinary Research Methodology, CLT webinar
  15. 5 Jul 2025
    Mixed-Methods Research, CLT webinar
  16. 4 Jul 2025
    Quantitative Research, CLT webinar
  17. 3 Jul 2025
    Qualitative Research, CLT webinar
  18. 2025
    Research Proposal and Writing in Social Sciences Research, CLT webinar
  19. 2025
    Research Methodology course, qualified
  20. 19 Feb 2025
    Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (online)
  21. 9 Feb 2025
    AI Tools in Research and Writing Manuscripts, Biologia360 (online course)
  22. 29 Dec 2024
    DocuScope for Linguists: transforming corpus analysis in research, Pakistan Corpus Studio
  23. 28 Dec 2024
    Empowering ELT: harnessing technology for dynamic language teaching, Department of English, Air University, Islamabad
  24. 19 Dec 2024
    Exploring the IPA Chart: foundations of phonetic transcription, Pakistan Association of Phonetics and Phonology Scholars (PAPPS)
  25. 18 Dec 2024
    Writing for Impact: how to make your research stand out, Bahria University
  26. 10 Dec 2024
    English as a school subject: learning effective practices from primary sector English language teachers in the global south, British Council
  27. 16 Nov 2024
    Pakistan Association of Phonetics and Phonology Scholars (PAPPS), certificate of participation
  28. 12 Nov 2024
    Teaching English, supporting teacher well-being: connecting, learning and contributing, British Council
  29. 25 Jul 2024
    Reclassifying English Learner Students, National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (online)
Peer review and publication certificates
  1. 2025
    Certificate of Publication, Global Heritage Research Center for Languages and Literature (CALL integration in ESL classrooms)
  2. 14 Aug 2024
    Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing, BP International (online)
  3. 5 Jul 2024
    Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (online)
  4. 1 May 2015
    Certificate of Publication and acceptance, International Journal of Advancements in Research and Technology
  5. 1 Jan 2015
    Certificate of Publication, International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research
  6. 11 Nov 2014
    Certificate of Publication, International Journal of Science and Research

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