• Amani Jannat made history as Pakistan’s first female sports climber at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China and Asian Continental Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She has been the national champion in sport climbing for eight consecutive years.

• Women’s Swimming Team won 7 Gold, 12 Silver, and 10 Bronze medals at the 13th HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Women’s Swimming Championship 2024-25.

• Sadia Khan secured 6th Place in the HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Women’s Athletics Championship 2024-25, in 400 meters race category.

• Men’s Swimming Team secured 4th Place with 3 Bronze medals at the HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Championship.

• Omer Zafar won Silver in 70 kg category, 39th HEC Intervarsity Bodybuilding Championship 2025.

• Mhawiah Younus won Bronze in 65 kg category, 39th HEC Intervarsity Bodybuilding Championship 2025.

• LUMS Women’s Team secured 4th Place in the HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Doubles Badminton Championship.

• LUMS Women’s Tennis Team secured 4th Place at the 42nd Women’s HEC Intervarsity Championship.

• Men’s Tennis Team won the 45th HEC Intervarsity Tennis Championship 2024–25

1 Credit Courses

Approximately 530 students enrolled in 1-credit hour sports courses offered by the programme, comprising 267 male and 263 female students. These courses included: walk, jog, and stretch; swimming for beginners; basketball; strength training; and conditioning.

LUMS Alumni Cricket Clash

The SDSB Alumni Association hosted a series of cricket matches. The tape-ball tournament brought together alumni, students, and faculty, including participants from MBA, EMBA, and BSc programmes. There were roughly 6-8 teams and the event was livestreamed through Cricklay, with highlights available on YouTube. 115 alumni participated in the event, which was a success with MBA Markhors lifting the trophy.

LUMS Grad Games Gala

Organised by the LUMS Student Council (2024-‘25), the Grad Games Gala aimed to engage graduate students with an opportunity to network, foster a sense of community, and experience the festivities of campus life. This two-day event featured sports and games that allowed them to bond, de-stress, and have a memorable campus experience.

LUMS Cricket League 2025

The LUMS Cricket League was a lively Ramadan tape-ball cricket tournament hosted by Sports at LUMS from March 17-25, 2025. This event featured a mix of internal and external teams, effectively engaging the LUMS community while welcoming outside players to display their talent. As the longest sports specific event, the LUMS Cricket League was immensely successful in facilitating a culture of sportsmanship, competitiveness, and communal engagement.

LUMS Sports Fest 2025

Sports at LUMS hosted the 13th edition of LUMS Sports Fest (LSF) – the university’s flagship external multi-sport event. Open to universities, schools, and private delegations, the event provided a vibrant platform for athletic competition and student leadership.

Sports included Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, Netball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Throwball, and Volleyball. There were a total of 170 delegations, with 1,190 athletes participating. The total revenue generated for LSF 2025 was PKR 9,400,000.

In March 2025, LUMS students represented Pakistan at the Harvard World Model United Nations (HWMUN) in Manila, earning 3rd place in the Best Delegation category. They also ranked 3rd in Asia at the United Asians Debating Championship (UADC) 2024 in Malaysia, with continued participation in UADC 2025 in China. Students were also invited to judge the Singapore International Schools Debating Championship and the Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship. Through these opportunities, students not only demonstrate academic and leadership excellence but also serve as ambassadors of Pakistan on the world stage.

• Successfully received accreditation from the International Accreditation Council (IAC).
• Introduced CAPS’ inaugural annual report to systematically track psychological trends and variations across campus, promoting data-informed mental health strategies.
• Launched clinical placements for 4th semester MS Clinical Psychology students from Forman Christian College & University, supporting applied learning in community mental health settings.
• Conducted Mental Health First Aid workshops for faculty, staff, advising units, housing officers, and floor advisors, focusing on early identification of mental health concerns and practical skill-building. Organised support groups (Residential Life), interactive workshops, guest talks, and activities for staff (wardens/janitors) and students. Held Mental Health Awareness Week each semester and launched pre-exam de-stressing social events to help students unwind and manage anxiety. Also initiated ongoing social media campaigns to promote mental health and reduce stigma.

• Developed comprehensive manuals covering counselling services, emergency protocols, psychological assessments, and operational procedures.
• Implemented quality assurance mechanisms with standardised testing, including monthly student feedback to enhance service effectiveness.
• Effectively delivering 24/7 emergency mental health services, with immediate access to psychiatric appointments for students in crisis.
• Expanded psychological assessment services to aid academic support and overall student well-being.
• Developing a PMS software that enables students to book appointments based on their availability and allows counsellors to upload and share session notes, ensuring centralised and streamlined data management.
• Launched the CAPS Newsletter - a powerful bimonthly initiative written and curated by our dedicated LUMS psychology students, sharing insights on mental health, student perspectives, and campus well-being.

The Student Council’s tenure began by successfully negotiating a historic Financial Aid package which included a 50% increase in the NOP stipend, introduction of meal vouchers, and a 13% increase in TA-ship stipends.

A flagship initiative was announcing 5 scholarships for students on Financial Aid, in collaboration with Orange Tree Foundation. Welfare efforts also include Falah @ Fridays, under which 250–300 boxes of biryani were distributed every Friday after Jummah prayers to LUMS staff, including MBM workers, guards, and direct staff. We also partnered with the Chiraagh-e-Noor Foundation and the Saturday Welfare Group, raising a total of over 7 million PKR to help resolve individual welfare cases, and collaborated with Akhuwat for a successful campus-wide clothing drive.

A number of infrastructure improvements were made across campus. One of the most historic projects was the introduction of the LUMS Padel Court, which was fully sponsored by Redbull and facilitated entirely by the Student Council. Furthermore, to protect bike riders, the outdoor classroom sheds were repurposed to construct a new covered bike parking area near SBASSE. Renovation work was also carried out on hostel terraces in M3 and F1, a new game room was built in M7, and vending machines were installed in various hostels. The SBASSE female common room was also fully renovated, and mechanisms for assigning hostel wing preferences were introduced.

Other campus development initiatives include the launch of two new eateries—Mastani and completion of Baithak—adding more variety and choice to campus dining.

To encourage student engagement, the Council introduced the Grad Games Gala—the first-ever sports event exclusively for graduate students at LUMS. Another major achievement this year was the successful advocacy for a 25% increase in PhD stipends, supporting the financial wellbeing of our graduate scholars. Additionally, the Council hosted a CSS Panel Talk to guide CSS aspirants through the application process and career planning.

The Disciplinary Committee was also reformed to include the Rights of the Accused to be spoken with respect, and an expanded definition of bullying to be added to the Code of Conduct.

94% students were placed, out of which 66% secured full-time employement, 11% pursued higher education, 7% prepared for tests (CSS, GRE, etc.), and 6% opted for entrepreneurship.

The Annual Career Fair 2025 hosted 204 participating organisations from 38 sectors, drawing over 2,350+ student and alumni.

40+ On-campus Recruitment Visits

• 80+ Career Guidance Workshops were conducted, covering career exploration, job readiness, graduate education, and more, engaging over 3,500 students.
• Career Plan Survey: All graduating students completed a survey detailing their post-graduation goals. Based on responses, CSO initiated personalised follow-ups, offering relevant guidance and connections.
• CSO helpdesk addressed 4,000+ email queries within 24-28 hours.

• Alumni Mentorship Programme: Matched 150+ students with 90+ alumni mentors in their fields of interest to support transitions into the workforce or further studies.
• WhatsApp Communities: Launched to deliver real-time updates on events and opportunities. Within one month, 1,600 students have joined.
• Mock interviews were organized for 150+ students, supported by 30+ alumni mentors. Several participants received job offers based on their performance.

• Social Media Revamp: CSO’s Instagram presence was strengthened through a refreshed content strategy featuring weekly career tips and “Career Catch-Ups” with alumni. This effort led to 900 new followers, bringing the total to over 2,000.
• Delivered 19 career readiness and exploration sessions in collaboration with the MGSHSS Career Center, targeting first- and fourth-year students with a focus on skills development and resource awareness.

• 99% of the 650 students who provided feedback found the orientation useful

• 89% of 450 parents that provided feedback said their child feels equipped to start their first semester