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Welcome to the Lahore School of Economics: Freshmen Starter Session 2026
August 24, 2026


On Monday, 24 August 2026, the Lahore School of Economics warmly welcomed its newest batch of First Year students with a dedicated Freshmen Starter Session held in the ITC Auditorium.
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/24/2026 11:24:00 AM,

Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics
August 21, 2026

 Abstracts

Program

Also in the Express Tribune, Business Recorder, Dawn, Nation, and Dawn 2 

Day - 2, Day - 3 

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/21/2026 09:36:00 AM,

Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics - Day - 2

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/21/2026 09:32:00 AM,

Lahore School 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics - Day - 3
August 19, 2026


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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/19/2026 10:51:00 AM,

'Stabilisation policies driving poverty'
August 18, 2026

Experts say weak exports, low investment, privatisation policies capping growth 

Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation – have substantially transformed the country's economy but have also contributed to rising poverty, said economic experts on Monday.


Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics (ADE) in Lahore, Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector Dr Shahid Chaudhry stated that Pakistan's economic policies are deeply shaped by national development concerns that necessitate high government spending. He added that state-led healthcare and social protection efforts illustrate the complex challenges and opportunities in strengthening public welfare systems, making scholarly research platforms vital for finding sustainable, inclusive development pathways.

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/18/2026 08:58:00 AM,

Lahore School of Economics Faculty Honoured with Prestigious National Awards
August 17, 2026

The Lahore School of Economics is proud to share the news that two of its distinguished faculty members have been conferred with high civilian awards by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of their outstanding contributions to academia, research, and public policy.


Dr. Rashid Amjad has been awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz. A former Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and currently Director of the Graduate Institute of Development Studies at the Lahore School of Economics, Dr. Amjad has made significant and lasting contributions to economic scholarship and policy discourse in Pakistan. His work continues to shape thinking on development issues at both national and institutional levels.


Dr. Sabiha Mansoor, former Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and currently a Professor at the Lahore School of Economics, has been conferred the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. The award recognises her exceptional contributions to higher education, research, and policy, spanning leadership roles and sustained academic engagement.

These honours reflect the high calibre of scholarship and public service associated with the Lahore School of Economics. The entire community congratulates Dr. Rashid Amjad and Dr. Sabiha Mansoor on this well-deserved national recognition.

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/17/2026 05:11:00 PM,

Independence Day Celebrations - 2026
August 14, 2026

As per the Lahore School tradition, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated on 14 August 2026 at the Lahore School of Economics Main Campus with national fervour and zeal.


Senior faculty, administrative staff, support staff, students, and their families gathered on the campus green, which a quick shower had washed. The dignified ceremony began inside the Amjad Chaudhry Library with a recitation from the Holy Quran.

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/14/2026 12:00:00 PM,

Essential Insights of Economics for Public Policy Formulation and Implementation in Pakistan
August 13, 2026

Azam Amjad Chaudhry

Pro-Rector

Professor and Dean, Faculty of Economics

Lahore School of Economics

World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair for Pakistan

August 6th, 2026

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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8/13/2026 09:05:00 AM,

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