Dr. Hadiqa Imtiaz
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Management Sciences
Foundation University Islamabad
Dr. Hadiqa Imtiaz is a heritage expert and academic professional specializing in archaeology and heritage studies, holds M.Phil. in Asian Studies and M.Sc. in Archaeology (with distinctions-Gold Medals) from the Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations (TIAC), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
With extensive experience in teaching and research, she served as a Visiting Lecturer at Quaid-i-Azam University and the University of Chakwal. She has also worked as a Research Associate in a Higher Education Commission (HEC) funded NRPU project titled “Archaeological Excavations at the Iron Age Cemeteries in District Chitral”. Dr. Hadiqa Imtiaz is actively engaged in academic publishing and editorial services, serving as a Member of the Reviewing Board for the Springer-published journal Built Heritage and as a Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Asian Civilizations. She has authored multiple research articles in national and international journals and has presented her work at various academic conferences. Her research interests encompass archaeology, cultural heritage, built heritage, and tourism, with a particular focus on heritage preservation and sustainable development.
Dr. Hadiqa continues to contribute to the advancement of archaeological research, heritage conservation, and capacity building aligned with national priorities and global academic standards.
- PhD in Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, Hazara University Mansehra, KPK
- M.Phil in Asian Studies (Gold Medal), Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
- Msc in Archaeology(Gold Medal), Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
- Tourism, Cultural Heritage, Archaeology
- 2026- “Ram Das Temple Bhoun, Chakwal, Pakistan: Architectural Analysis and Assessment of Environmental Impacts and Changing Landscape”, published in “Journal of Pakistan Historical Society (Historicus)”, Pakistan.
- 2024- “Nimbus and Aureole around Buddha’s Images: A Study of Recent Archaeological Discoveries from Buddhist Complex of Abba Sahib Cheena, Swat, Pakistan”, published in “Journal of Asian Civilizations”, Pakistan.
- 2024-“A Note on the Spatial Concept of Offerings and Belongings Recently Reported from the Ancient Cemetery of Thamuniak Broze, Chitral, Pakistan”, published in “Journal of Pakistan Historical Society (Historicus)”, Pakistan.
- 2024- “Notes on Some Hindu Monuments of Different Ages from Talagang”, published in “Journal of Pakistan Historical Society (Historicus)”, Pakistan.
- 2023- “Ethnoarchaeological Study of the Artifacts Discovered from Pind Kahoot Mound, District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in “South Asian Studies”, United Kingdom (UK).
- 2023-“Gankoriniotek Singoor (Chitral) Excavation 2021: A Preliminary Report”, in “Ancient Punjab”, Vol. 10, 2022, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
- 2021-“Captivating Architecture of Samadhis (Commemorative Tombs), District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in “Ancient Asia”, United Kingdom (UK).
- 2020- “Pictographic Evidence on Pebbles and Cobbles: A Case Study of Pind Kahoot Mound, District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in an “International Journal of Heritage, Archaeology and Tourism (I-HAT), Strasbourg, France.
- 2017- “Recent Survey and Documentation of Tangible Cultural Heritage of District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in Journal “Ancient Punjab”, Vol. 5, University of Punjab, Pakistan.
- 2019-“Survey and Documentation of the Built Heritage of District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in “Human and Heritage: An Archaeological Spectrum of Asiatic Countries (Felicitation of Professor Ajit Kumar) Vol. II, New Delhi, India.
- 2023- "Art and Archaeology of Katas Raj Complex, Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in Conference Proceeding of an International Conference on “Socio-Cultural, Archaeological, Natural, Geo-Heritage Sites, Monuments and Museums, Identification, Conservation, Management”, Rewa (M. P)-India.
- 2020- “Archaeological Documentation of the Tangible Heritage of District Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan”, published in Conference Proceeding of an International Conference on “The Punjab: History and Culture” held at University of Lahore, Lahore.
- 2020-“Intercultural Articulation in Gandhara Art and Architecture”, published in Conference Proceeding of an International Conference on “The Punjab: History and Culture” held at University of Lahore, Lahore.
2026-27 Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI) of the Research Project entitled “Documentation of Archaeological Sites in District Mianwali, Pakistan: A Preliminary Survey”, funded by International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS) by UNESCO Silk Route Program.
2026-27 Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI) of the Research Project entitled “Understanding Heritage Dilemmas in Pakistan; A Study at World Heritage Site of Rohtas Fort to Revitalize the Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development”, funded by International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS) by UNESCO Silk Route Program.
- Destination Branding, Research Methods, Seminars in Tourism and Hospitality