Development
The Development team has remained committed to fundraising and forging meaningful partnerships.
In the past year:
Over PKR 1 million
received in pledges
160 +
new donors have contributed
13 %
increase in alumni donors
7
alumni class funds esablished
The following sections highlight our most noteworthy accomplishments over the last year.
Notable Gifts
Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS to Herald a New Era of Research and Learning
LUMS hosted the groundbreaking ceremony of its first green building, the ‘Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex’, named after the former Chairman of Atlas Group and one of the founding members of LUMS. The Complex will be a hub of research, innovation, and intellectual exchange at the University and house high-impact centres collaborating with industry and government to address the grand challenges of South Asia.
Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali Engages with Scholarship Fund Recipients
An interactive session featuring Syed Babar Ali Scholarship Fund recipients was held at LUMS, attended by Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor, LUMS, who has generously supported the programme since 2008. He commended the students' hard work and urged them to embrace all opportunities at LUMS, stressing the importance of values, character, and giving back. The scholars appreciated Syed Babar Ali for his vision and passion for educating the youth.
Dr. Gohar Ejaz Renews Partnership with LUMS to Support NOP Scholars
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO, Lake City Holdings, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the LUMS National Outreach Programme. A longtime advocate and champion of accessible education, Dr. Ejaz, has supported the NOP since 2017. During the course of the year, Dr. Ejaz also visited LUMS twice and engaged with the beneficiaries of the Gohar Ejaz Scholarship Fund, who appreciated his passion for creating educational opportunities and making them attainable for students.
Faysal Bank Contributes towards Naming of a Discussion Room at LUMS
Displaying a strong commitment to education and philanthropy, a delegation from Faysal Bank Ltd., including Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO, visited LUMS on May 14, 2024, to contribute towards the naming of a discussion room located on the ground floor of the Academic Block. The partnership between Faysal Bank and LUMS has strengthened over the years, particularly through Faysal Bank's steadfast support of the National Outreach Programme (NOP).
Key Partnerships
Give a Day to LUMS Campaign
Give a Day to LUMS (GADTL), brainchild of Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali, and spearheaded by the Office of Advancement at LUMS, is a targeted campaign that not only focuses alumni attention on giving back to their alma but about giving deserving students the opportunity to benefit from the same transformative LUMS experience that alumni have already had. In 2022, the campaign was awarded the Best of CASE Asia-Pacific Region Award in the Fundraising - Targeted Campaigns and Appeals category.
This year, the Campaign has raised over PKR 42 million from 220+ donors from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
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Alumni Give Back
International Petrochemicals (Pvt.) Limited Supports Student Scholarships
International Petrochemicals (Pvt.) Limited (IPC) signed an agreement to support the National Outreach Programme at LUMS. Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost, LUMS, and Mr. Faraz Ahmed, Director IPC and LUMS Alumnus (BS, 2018), signed the agreement. Dr. Jadoon lauded IPC's support, expressing gratitude for their generous contribution.
Mr. Ahsan Sheikh (MBA 1998)
Mr. Sheikh, CEO of Kinetic Pakistan, and his family came together to support the NOP and MBA students at LUMS through the ‘Sheikh M. Yunus Scholarship Fund’ and the ‘Waheeda Yunus Scholarship Fund’. These funds have been established in memory of his parents.
Mr Faisal Raja (MBA 2002)
The ‘Justice Raja Muhammad Sabir Scholarship’ at LUMS has been set up by Mr. Faisal Sabir Raja in honour of his late father, who was a passionate philanthropist and dedicated 30 years to his law practice at the Supreme Court and High Court of Pakistan. The Fund will sponsor an NOP scholar at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law.
Class Funds
Happenings at LUMS
LUMS Alumna and Microsoft Executive, Fatima Kardar Engages with the University Community
Ms. Fatima Kardar, a Computer Science graduate from the BSc Class of 2000 and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, returned to LUMS to engage with university leadership, faculty, and students. With over 22 years at Microsoft, she has risen through the ranks to the position of Corporate Vice President, COO, and Chief Technical Advisor to Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott. She and her husband, Mr. Ali Alvi, have established the 'Zaryana Alvi Endowment Fund' to support National Outreach Programme scholars.
Leaders at LUMS: Inspiring Insights with Mr. Kashan Hasan, CEO, Shan Foods
The latest session of 'Leaders at LUMS' was an in-depth and thought-provoking dialogue with Mr. Kashan Hasan, CEO of Shan Foods. An IBA Karachi graduate, Mr. Hasan has over two decades of global market expertise in sales, trade marketing, customer and consumer marketing and key account management in the Middle East, UK, North, and South Africa. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Mr. Hasan offered valuable advice for navigating the complexities of contemporary leadership.
Exploring Pakistan's Electric Vehicle Potential: Honda's Senior Executives Visit LUMS
LUMS hosted senior executives from Honda including Mr. Shinji Aoyama, Executive Vice President and COO of Honda Motor Company; Mr. Noriaki Abe, Chief Officer of Motorcycle and Power Products, and Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, President and CEO of Asian Honda Motor Company. They were joined by members of the Shirazi family. During their visit, Atlas Honda Limited gifted an electric vehicle (EV) to LUMS for the purpose of academic exploration and research on the EV ecosystem. Emphasising their commitment to environmental stewardship, the Atlas Honda team’s visit also included a tree-planting ceremony at the site of the upcoming Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex.
LUMS Team Explores Collaboration Prospects with Gujrat Business Community
A LUMS delegation visited Gujrat to attend an iftar dinner, generously hosted by Mr. Nabeel Ilyas (MBA 2006), COO, GFC Fans. The dinner provided the LUMS delegation with a networking opportunity to interact with prominent members of the Gujrat community. GFC Fans is a proud partner with LUMS in sponsoring the education of talented National Outreach Programme scholars. During the visit, LUMS representatives introduced the University's initiatives and discussed potential collaboration avenues with the attendees. The visit received enthusiastic support for NOP scholars from the Gujrat business community.
LUMS Hosts Iftar Dinner in Karachi
LUMS hosted an iftar dinner in Karachi, bringing together distinguished industry leaders and friends of LUMS, for an evening of meaningful dialogue. The discussion revolved around strengthening LUMS as a premier national university, dedicated to transforming knowledge, leadership, and action to tackle Pakistan’s grand challenges and cultivate socially motivated leaders and critical thinkers. The iftar also provided an opportunity for engaging dialogue on priority areas of focus and forging effective partnerships between LUMS and leading corporate entities for meaningful change in Pakistan.
LUMS Delegation Engages with Pak-UK Business Council to Strengthen Academia-Industry Collaboration
A delegation from LUMS met with members of the Pak-UK Business Council of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in Karachi. Attendees included prominent business leaders and representatives from FPCCI. The group discussed the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in driving innovation and economic growth. The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhancing further collaboration between the Pak-UK Business Council and LUMS, with a focus on fostering sustainable growth, addressing societal challenges, and driving innovation through industry-academia partnerships.
Key Partnerships
- Atlas Foundation
- BARD Foundation
- Syed Babar Ali and Babar Ali Foundation
- Faysal Bank Ltd.
- Dr. Gohar Ejaz
- Allied Bank Ltd.
- Fatima Group
- Wateen Telecom
- BSc Class of 1997
- Lucky Cement Ltd.
- BSc Class of 2014
- BSc Class of 2017
- MBA Class of 1997
- Alumni Karachi Chapter
- United Bank Ltd.
- Pakistan State Oil
- Aftab Shamsi Foundation
- College Education Department Govt. of Sindh
- Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF)
- Thal Industries Corporation
- Al Moiz Industries Ltd.
- Uzair Tauqeer Friends and Family
- Shafi Group
- Shahid Hussain Foundation
- US Apparel
- The Hassan Foundation
- Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
- Asian Development Bank
- MBA Class of 2001
- IPC Scholarship Fund
- HBL Foundation
- BSc Class of 1999
- Lucky Core Industries
- Mr. Farhan Ahmad Khan
- Higher Education Commission
- Fast Cables Ltd.
- Diamond Paint Industries Pvt. Ltd.
- Bayt.com Inc
- Bank Islami Pakistan Limited
- Abdullah Foundation
- Mr. Naseeruddin Khalid
- NBP Fund Management Limited
- Confiz Ltd.
- Burque Corporation
- Ihsan Trust
- TATA Textiles Mills Ltd.
- Spur Sol
- Defence Housing Authority Lahore
- Nimir Group
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- BSc Class of 2003
- Ms. Mehreen Tanvir
- Bata Pakistan
- Convergent Business Technologies
- Mr. Nabeel Ahmed Ilyas
- Ms. Mubarik Imam
- TCL Electronics
- Mr. Masood Siddiqui
- Mr. Ahsan Sheikh
- Aqsa & Amna Fund (Class of MBA 2022)
- Mr. Shahid Kazi
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Marketing
The marketing team at LUMS remains dedicated to enhancing the University’s brand equity, aiming to strengthen its reputation both locally and internationally. Throughout the year, we have diligently pursued this objective by refining our digital presence and expanding engagement channels to reach broader audiences. Of particular significance has been the implementation of trackable digital campaigns tailored to student recruitment and admissions. By leveraging data-driven insights, we have optimised our outreach strategies to effectively attract prospective students while ensuring measurable outcomes.
Promoting Undergraduate and Graduate Portfolio 2024
The Fall 2024 Admission Campaign was designed to deepen our connection with a wider audience. Inspired by and celebrating the works of Allama Iqbal, the campaign messaging aimed to instil hope and a spirit of patriotism admidst socio-economic and political challenges. From September 2023 to April 2024, this effort was augmented by nationwide school and corporate outreach sessions, Open Days, counsellor meet-ups, and participation in expos.
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students across Pakistan
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open rate through 224,600 emails
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visitors at 11 expos
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