Lahore School Hosts Lunch for Professionals in the Corporate and Banking Sectors
April 16, 2026
The event began with welcome remarks from Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector of the Lahore School of Economics, who acknowledged the alumni’s continued engagement and valuable contributions to the institution. The gathering was also attended by Dr. Shela Arifeen, Professor Fareed A. Fareedy, and Dr. Aamir Khan.
Distinguished alumni in attendance included Maziya Hussain and Aamir Aftab from MCB Bank, Ali Atta from State Bank of Pakistan, Ahmad Farid from UBL, Ali Chaudhry from PepsiCo, Rehan Nasir from Dubai Islamic Bank, Ayesha Aftab from Nestlé, and Ahmad Mukhtar from Coca-Cola, among others.
Labels: Alumni, Alumni Meet
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/16/2026 01:30:00 PM,
Supply Chain Management
On 16 April 2026, Lahore School of Economics (Corporate Relations) organized a guest speaker session for the undergraduate students enrolled in the Supply Chain Management course. The session featured Mr. Umar Iqbal, Director of Strategy, Supply, Logistics, and New Ventures at Nimir Industrial Chemicals, who shared his professional insights and industry experience with the students.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/16/2026 01:23:00 PM,
Strategic Management
April 15, 2026
On 14 April 2026, Lahore School of Economics organized a guest lecture for the undergraduate students enrolled in the Strategic Management course. The session featured Mr. Farqaleet Iqbal, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at CCL Pharmaceuticals, as the guest speaker. The objective of the session was to provide students with practical insights into strategic management, organizational strategy, leadership, and contemporary workplace dynamics.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/15/2026 02:59:00 PM,
Future of Globalization
April 14, 2026
On 13 April 2026, Lahore School of Economics invited Mr. Sharjeel Musa Hussain, General Manager at Nishat Group, to deliver a guest lecture to the undergraduate students enrolled in the course of Supply Chain Management. The lecture focused on the “Future of Globalization” and examined the structural constraints affecting supply chain efficiency, particularly in the context of Pakistan.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/14/2026 03:00:00 PM,
Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models and Applications (RAMMMA26)
April 10, 2026
RAMMMA 2026 Programme is attached here
Previous: RAMMMA
Labels: CMSS, Lahore School, Mathematical Methods, RAMMMA, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/10/2026 02:32:00 PM,
Lahore School of Economics Ninteenth Annual Conference on Management of Pakistan Economy
April 08, 2026
8-9 April 2026
Labels: Economics, Management of Pakistan Economy, Pakistan Economy
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/08/2026 11:04:00 AM,
SCM in the Real World
April 07, 2026
On 6 April 2026, Lahore School of Economics hosted Mr. Umar Iqbal, Director of Strategy, Supply and New Ventures at Nimir Industrial Chemicals, as part of its Distinguished Professional Lecture Series Programme, where he delivered a session titled “SCM in the Real World” to the undergraduate students enrolled in the course of Supply Chain Management. Drawing upon his extensive industry experience, Mr. Iqbal provided a rigorous and practice-oriented perspective on contemporary supply chain management, effectively bridging the divide between academic theory and the complexities of global business operations.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 4/07/2026 01:53:00 PM,
Pakistan Day 2026
March 23, 2026
Pakistan Zindabad.
Labels: Lahore School, Pakistan, Pakistan Day
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/23/2026 10:59:00 AM,
Eighth International Applied Development Economics Conference (17-19 August 2026)
March 18, 2026
Labels: ADE2026, Applied Development Economics, CREB, IGC, Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Research
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/18/2026 09:20:00 AM,
Access to Foreign Markets: Insights from the Pak-China FTA
March 11, 2026
What the Data Shows
Using data from the Census of Manufacturing Industries (CMI) for Punjab (2000, 2005, and 2010), the study analyzes how textile firms responded before and after the FTA.
Productivity and Quality
Exporting textile firms experienced modest productivity gains of 6–8%
Product quality improved slightly (1–2%)
Gains were mainly concentrated in the spinning segment, which benefited most from tariff reductions
Firm Behavior
Exporting firms increased labor and material inputs
Capital investment showed little change
Firms reduced product variety, focusing on fewer product lines
Pricing and Markups
Exporting firms reduced product prices
Prices declined more than marginal costs, resulting in lower markups
Demand Patterns
Demand elasticity varies across textile segments:
Interior textiles and clothing are the most price-elastic
These sectors could gain more market share if market access expands further
Spillover Effects
The study also finds positive spillovers:
Exporting firms generated productivity and quality spillovers for nearby non-exporting firms
Effects were strongest among upstream suppliers in the production chain
Key Insight
While the Pak-China FTA increased trade flows, it did not significantly transform productivity or competitiveness in the textile sector during the period studied.
Limited capital investment and slow product upgrading constrained firms from fully benefiting from new market access.
Takeaway
Market access alone is not enough.
To fully benefit from trade agreements, Pakistan needs complementary policies that support investment, technology adoption, and industrial upgrading.
Labels: FTA, Lahore School, Macroeconomics, Manufacturing Sector, Pakistan, Research, Trade
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/11/2026 03:12:00 PM,
Strategic Management
March 06, 2026
On 5 March 2026, the Lahore School of Economics' Corporate Relations Office hosted Ms. Sobia Haqqi, Director of Human Resources at Sigma Distributors, as part of the Distinguished Professional Lecture Series. She delivered a lecture to BBA IV students enrolled in the Strategic Management course, focusing on the principles of good governance and the impact of organizational culture on employee productivity.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/06/2026 02:24:00 PM,
The Principles of Good Governance in Pakistani Companies
March 05, 2026
On 4 March 2026, the Lahore School of Economics hosted Ms. Haleema Tariq, Group Strategy Manager at Mayfair Foods, for an engaging and insightful session with the undergraduate class. The session, titled “The Principles of Good Governance in Pakistani Companies,” provided students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance frameworks and their practical application in Pakistan’s corporate sector.
Labels: Guest Speaker, Spring 2026
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 3/05/2026 12:08:00 PM,
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