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LUMS is proud to announce the signing of an MoU with Lake City Holdings to strengthen support for the National Outreach Programme (NOP), enabling talented students from across Pakistan to pursue a world-class education regardless of financial circumstance.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Sultan Gohar, CEO, Lake City Holdings and Dr. Ali Cheema, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, in the presence of Dr. Gohar Ejaz, CEO, Lake City Holdings; Mr. Rizwan Akbar, CFO, Lake City Holdings; Mr. Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera; Mr. Mazhar Siddiqui, and Mr. Amjad Majeed Aulakh.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity, empowering deserving students, and investing in the future leaders of Pakistan.

LUMS extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Gohar Ejaz and Lake City Holdings for their generosity, vision, and commitment to making quality education accessible to those with the talent and determination to succeed.

An evening of renewed friendships, shared memories, and a collective commitment to the future. The Faisalabad Alumni Reunion 2026 reminded us that while our journeys may take us far, the LUMS bond only grows stronger with time.

With Provost Dr. Tariq Jadoon joining us and the incredible efforts of Faisalabad Chapter's President Najam Us Saqib (BSc 2009, MBA 2013), and Vice-President Abdul Mannan Munir (MS 2023), the evening was a powerful reminder that the strength of LUMS lies not only in what we achieved on campus, but in what we continue to build together long after graduation.

Different cities. Different journeys. One community. One alma mater. Endless possibilities.

The Salam Award 2026 is open for submissions.

Pakistani speculative fiction writers are invited to submit an original, unpublished work of up to 10,000 words for a chance to win a cash prize and receive feedback from a jury of renowned international authors.

This year's jury features the legendary Christopher Golden, Karen Joy Fowler, and Robert V. S. Redick; three celebrated voices in speculative fiction.

Deadline: July 31, 2026

For guidelines and submission, visit: https://sffsouthasia.moksha.io/publication/the-salam-award-english/guidelines

In a new article published by VoxDev, Dr. Hadia Majid, Chair, Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad (CNM) Department of Economics and Associate Professor LUMS, examines the persistently low rate of female labour force participation in Pakistan and the central role that social norms play in shaping women's employment outcomes.

The article highlights how gendered expectations around care work, mobility, and acceptable occupations continue to limit women's access to paid and productive employment. It argues that meaningful improvements in women's labour force participation require policies that address normative barriers alongside investments in skills development and childcare provision.

Read the full article here: https://voxdev.org/topic/labour-markets/female-labour-force-participation-pakistan-and-central-role-norms

From leading teams at Daraz and SWVL to driving growth as Country Head of Yango Pakistan, Miral Sharif (BSc ’14, MBA ’18) has been at the forefront of Pakistan's evolving technology ecosystem.

Join us for the next episode of as Miral shares her perspective on leadership, innovation, scaling businesses, and navigating growth in fast-changing industries.

Watch the episode on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm (PKT) on LUMS page.

Invest in your growth this summer with professional learning opportunities designed for K–12 educators, coordinators, principals, and school leaders.

Our Summer 2026 workshops offer practical strategies, actionable insights, and tools that can be applied directly in school and classroom settings, helping participants create meaningful and lasting impact in their educational communities.

Whether you are looking to strengthen classroom practice, enhance leadership capacity, or prepare for the future of education, there is a programme for you.

Explore Summer 2026 workshops and register now:
https://soeprofed.lums.edu.pk/