Faisal Abbas
Biographic Data
| ID | 272961 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Faisal Abbas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Faisal |
| FAMILY NAME | Abbas |
| SIGNATURE | ABBAS F |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Sciences and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6109-6777 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Migration Governance in Pakistan: Institutional Challenges and Data Gaps
Recent estimations indicate that Pakistan is currently host to approximately 3.28 million migrants, comprising roughly 1.5 percent of the nation's total population. While Pakistan possesses an extensive national registration database, the National Database and Registration Authority, encompassing both citizens and individuals of Pakistani origin, it is noteworthy that the country lacks a comprehensive migration-sensitive infrastructure. Consequen…
Women's Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence in Sindh, Pakistan: An Analysis of Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey
Intimate partner violence is a major impediment to gender equality in developing countries like Pakistan, which requires thorough analysis to ascertain the extent of prevalent violence and identify its underlying causes. Consequently, this study aims to empirically examine the factors associated with women's attitudes toward violence in Sindh province (the second largest by population, income, and employment in Pakistan) using Sindh Multiple Indi…
Is women’s household decision-making autonomy associated with their higher dietary diversity in Bangladesh? Evidence from nationally representative survey
In Bangladesh, a low-quality repetitive diet characterized by starchy staple foods is typical, leading to disorders associated with micronutrient deficiencies, particularly among mothers and their children. The purpose of the study was to validate the link between women’s decision-making autonomy and higher dietary diversity score. Participants were ever married women aged 15–49 years old with comprehensive dietary information (n = 17,842), selec…
The predictive validity of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III at 2 years for later general abilities: Findings from a rural, disadvantaged cohort in Pakistan
Using data from a rural cohort in Pakistan (N = 1298), the study examined the predictive validity of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID) 3 rd edition on later tests of general abilities. The BSID III subscales (cognitive, language and motor) were administered at 2 years; general ability was assessed using the Verbal, Performance and Full-Scale score from the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) III a…
Leaving studies because of lack of interest: An analysis of the risk factors of school dropouts in Pakistan
Factors associated with prevalence of diarrhea among children under five years of age in Pakistan
A Multilevel Analysis of Factors Associated With Stunting in Children Less Than 2 years Using Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (Mics) 2017-18 of Punjab, Pakistan
Stunting is an important issue as it leads to many adverse consequences on children's health. Pakistan is in public health crisis due to higher stunting rates in children. World Health Organization entails the prevalence of stunting to be less than 2.5% in a healthy population, but every third child is stunted in Punjab (largest province of Pakistan by area and population). By using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Punjab, 2018 and em…
Analyzing the Impact of Government Social Spending, Population Growth and Foreign Remittances on Human Development in Pakistan: Implications for Policy
How Do Capital Ratios Affect Bank Risk-Taking: New Evidence From the United States
This study aims to examine the impact of different capital ratios on Non-Performing loans, Loan Loss Reserves, and Risk-Weighted Assets by studying large commercial banks of the United States. The study employed a two-step system generalized method of movement (GMM) approach by collecting the data over the period ranging from 2002 to 2018. The study finds that using Non-Performing loans and Loan Loss Reserves as a proxy for risk, results support …
Why under five children are stunted in Pakistan? A multilevel analysis of Punjab Multiple indicator Cluster Survey (Mics-2014)
This outcome of our analysis points towards targeting not only households (focus on girls) but also their families and communities
How do large commercial banks adjust capital ratios: Empirical evidence from the US
This research explores the balanced panel data to examine the level of capital adjustment for major insured commercial banks over the 2002-2018 period using a two-step GMM estimator. The findings show that the speed of adjustment of the large insured commercial banks is faster than that of non-financial companies. The results contribute to a slower average adjustment pace of a total capital ratio than the total risk-based capital and capital buff…
Do remittances reduce women’s acceptance of domestic violence? Evidence from Pakistan
Poverty as Functioning Deprivation: Global Estimates
Poverty alleviation and eradication have always remained a major challenge for the political leadership at the national and international level. However, no consensus exists about the definition and measurement of poverty. Recent understanding sees poverty as much more than lack of income. Hunger, unemployment and ill heath are just some of many dimensions of poverty. We have contributed to the existing debate by defining poverty as a deprivation…
What Determines Health Status of Population in Pakistan
Does foreign direct investment impede environmental quality in high-, middle-, and low-income countries?
Do remittances reduce women’s acceptance of domestic violence? Evidence from Pakistan
Poverty as Functioning Deprivation: Global Estimates
Poverty alleviation and eradication have always remained a major challenge for the political leadership at the national and international level. However, no consensus exists about the definition and measurement of poverty. Recent understanding sees poverty as much more than lack of income. Hunger, unemployment and ill heath are just some of many dimensions of poverty. We have contributed to the existing debate by defining poverty as a deprivation…
What Determines Health Status of Population in Pakistan
Does foreign direct investment impede environmental quality in high-, middle-, and low-income countries?
What Determines Health Status of Population in Pakistan
Poverty as Functioning Deprivation: Global Estimates
Poverty alleviation and eradication have always remained a major challenge for the political leadership at the national and international level. However, no consensus exists about the definition and measurement of poverty. Recent understanding sees poverty as much more than lack of income. Hunger, unemployment and ill heath are just some of many dimensions of poverty. We have contributed to the existing debate by defining poverty as a deprivation…
Why under five children are stunted in Pakistan? A multilevel analysis of Punjab Multiple indicator Cluster Survey (Mics-2014)
This outcome of our analysis points towards targeting not only households (focus on girls) but also their families and communities
How do large commercial banks adjust capital ratios: Empirical evidence from the US
This research explores the balanced panel data to examine the level of capital adjustment for major insured commercial banks over the 2002-2018 period using a two-step GMM estimator. The findings show that the speed of adjustment of the large insured commercial banks is faster than that of non-financial companies. The results contribute to a slower average adjustment pace of a total capital ratio than the total risk-based capital and capital buff…
Do remittances reduce women’s acceptance of domestic violence? Evidence from Pakistan
Analyzing the Impact of Government Social Spending, Population Growth and Foreign Remittances on Human Development in Pakistan: Implications for Policy
How Do Capital Ratios Affect Bank Risk-Taking: New Evidence From the United States
This study aims to examine the impact of different capital ratios on Non-Performing loans, Loan Loss Reserves, and Risk-Weighted Assets by studying large commercial banks of the United States. The study employed a two-step system generalized method of movement (GMM) approach by collecting the data over the period ranging from 2002 to 2018. The study finds that using Non-Performing loans and Loan Loss Reserves as a proxy for risk, results support …
Leaving studies because of lack of interest: An analysis of the risk factors of school dropouts in Pakistan
Factors associated with prevalence of diarrhea among children under five years of age in Pakistan
A Multilevel Analysis of Factors Associated With Stunting in Children Less Than 2 years Using Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (Mics) 2017-18 of Punjab, Pakistan
Stunting is an important issue as it leads to many adverse consequences on children's health. Pakistan is in public health crisis due to higher stunting rates in children. World Health Organization entails the prevalence of stunting to be less than 2.5% in a healthy population, but every third child is stunted in Punjab (largest province of Pakistan by area and population). By using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Punjab, 2018 and em…
Is women’s household decision-making autonomy associated with their higher dietary diversity in Bangladesh? Evidence from nationally representative survey
In Bangladesh, a low-quality repetitive diet characterized by starchy staple foods is typical, leading to disorders associated with micronutrient deficiencies, particularly among mothers and their children. The purpose of the study was to validate the link between women’s decision-making autonomy and higher dietary diversity score. Participants were ever married women aged 15–49 years old with comprehensive dietary information (n = 17,842), selec…
The predictive validity of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III at 2 years for later general abilities: Findings from a rural, disadvantaged cohort in Pakistan
Using data from a rural cohort in Pakistan (N = 1298), the study examined the predictive validity of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID) 3 rd edition on later tests of general abilities. The BSID III subscales (cognitive, language and motor) were administered at 2 years; general ability was assessed using the Verbal, Performance and Full-Scale score from the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) III a…
Women's Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence in Sindh, Pakistan: An Analysis of Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey
Intimate partner violence is a major impediment to gender equality in developing countries like Pakistan, which requires thorough analysis to ascertain the extent of prevalent violence and identify its underlying causes. Consequently, this study aims to empirically examine the factors associated with women's attitudes toward violence in Sindh province (the second largest by population, income, and employment in Pakistan) using Sindh Multiple Indi…
Migration Governance in Pakistan: Institutional Challenges and Data Gaps
Recent estimations indicate that Pakistan is currently host to approximately 3.28 million migrants, comprising roughly 1.5 percent of the nation's total population. While Pakistan possesses an extensive national registration database, the National Database and Registration Authority, encompassing both citizens and individuals of Pakistani origin, it is noteworthy that the country lacks a comprehensive migration-sensitive infrastructure. Consequen…
Economics (9 works) · Population (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Geography (7 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Sociology (5 works)