He first directed and wrote the television series such as Biche Ge Ab Kese, Dobara and Imehaan.
[1][3] He then directed Teri Raah Main Rul Gai, Meri Dulari and Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, all of which featured Yumna Zaidi and Sami Khan as a lead couple and earned him further recognition.
[3][4] Iqbal then directed three other projects for Geo Entertainment; Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, which revolves around the obsession of a girl with her aunt's fiancé, Mannat, a love story of a pressurised relationship and Dilfareb, love triangle themed penned by Zafar Mairaj which further established his career as a director.
[1][5] In 2018, he directed Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed starrer Deedan which revolves around the love story of two individuals and was shot in the Hunza Valley.
[7][8][9] Iqbal's recently directed Ishq E Laa starring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan is currently airing on Hum TV.