Iqbal's work during his tenure as Commissioner Karachi from October 2021 was largely focused on bring reforms to the Divisional Administration, as-well as streamlining multiple projects initiated by the Government of Sindh, effectively spearheading various infrastructure and social development projects across the Division. As of recently, his work has been focused on providing relief to flood affected victims of the 2022 floods along with restoring Karachi's infrastructure after the record-breaking monsoons.
