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Dr. Muhammad Ashiq Nurani Awarded PhD in Economics

May 21, 2026 | 11 Views
Dr. Muhammad Ashiq Nurani Awarded PhD in Economics

Calicut: Dr. Muhammad Ashiq Nurani has been awarded a Doctorate in Economics from Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad. His research, titled “The Role of Faith-Based NGOs in the Economic Empowerment of the Backward Muslims in Kerala,” has received appreciation for its academic and social relevance.

An alumnus of Jamia Madeenathunnoor, Dr. Ashiq Nurani currently serves as the Assistant Director of Markaz Research & Development. After completing seven years of studies in Islamic Studies, he pursued higher education in Economics, earning his postgraduate degree and later an M.Phil from Bharathidasan University.

Dr. Ashiq has presented research papers at several national and international academic conferences.