Lahore School of Economics Alumni Office

02/07/2026

27/06/2026

Pakistan's Growth Slows Amid Energy Shock
The latest Quarterly Economic Assessment by the Lahore School of Economics Modelling Lab, authored by Dr. Moazam Mahmood and Dr. Azam Amjad Chaudhry, estimates Pakistan's GDP growth at 3.1% for FY2025–26. The report warns that rising global energy prices are fueling inflation, increasing poverty, and putting economic recovery at risk.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2615187/growth-dips-to-31-on-energy-shock

ChatGPT said: Pakistan's Growth Slows Amid Energy Shock The latest Quarterly Economic Assessment by the Lahore School of Economics Modelling Lab, authored by Dr. Moazam Mahmood and Dr. Azam Amjad Chaudhry, estimates Pakistan's GDP growth at 3.1% for FY2025–26. The report warns that rising global e...

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Pakistan Economy Update (FY 2025–26, Q4)
According to the Modeling Lab, Innovation & Technology Centre, Lahore School of Economics, Pakistan's GDP growth is projected at 3.1%, with rising global oil prices posing a major challenge to economic performance. While agriculture, manufacturing, and services have shown signs of recovery, the energy shock is increasing import costs and pressuring the current account. The report highlights the urgent need to reduce dependence on energy imports to achieve sustainable growth.
Source: Lahore School of Economics, Modeling Lab – State of the Pakistan Economy, Growth, Inflation and Welfare in Pakistan, FY 2025–26 (Q4).

18/06/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Waleed Idrees, an esteemed alumnus of the Batch of 2018 at Lahore School of Economics.

We extend our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to his family, friends, classmates, and all those who knew him. During this time of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this great loss.

May Allah grant him eternal peace, bestow His mercy upon him, and give strength and patience to his loved ones. His memory will remain cherished by the Lahore School of Economics community.

16/06/2026

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16/06/2026

A recent study by economists Azam Chaudhry and Gul Andaman of the Lahore School of Economics highlights how policy uncertainty is undermining Pakistan’s export performance. The researchers found that frequent changes in trade taxes, tariffs, and regulations create an unpredictable business environment that discourages investment and reduces export growth. Their findings suggest that domestic policy instability may be causing greater economic damage than major global trade disputes.

04/06/2026

The Lahore School of Economics is pleased to invite applications for module "Venture Creation in the AI Era", a practical and hands-on entrepreneurship programme designed to help build, launch, and scale modern businesses using today's AI-powered tools.
This module consists of 16 interactive sessions covering opportunity discovery, venture building, AI-assisted product development, marketing, sales, financial modeling, capital strategy, and scaling businesses globally. A live venture-building capstone project will run throughout the programme.

Course Schedule
* Duration: 16 Sessions
* Days: Every Monday and Thursday
* Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
* Venue: Lahore School of Economics, Burki Campus
Open to all disciplines; no coding or entrepreneurial experience required. Seats are limited.
Register: https://forms.gle/71nRXe1keCYtFvFV8
Fees: Alumni 10K, Students 10K, Outsiders 12K.