The Lahore School of Economics and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 15, 2025, in relation to the International Growth Centre (IGC). The MoU was signed by Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector of Lahore School, and Mr. Sajid Faiz Malik, Country Economist, IGC Pakistan.
This MoU establishes a three-year collaboration to conduct research and policy analysis on developing and implementing policies that support Pakistan's economic growth, focusing on areas such as productive firms, functioning cities, energy access, and state effectiveness.