Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Introduction

Equipped with an excellent liberal arts education, specialisations in Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, History, and Literature in English, along with several joint majors, our students go on to stellar careers in academia, policymaking, politics, media, corporate sector, third sector, government, and international organizations.

Quick Facts about Our Alumni

95%

Employability rate within 6–9 months of graduation
75%

Of graduate women working in Pakistan are MGSHSS graduates (within the broader 25% female graduate population)
2,477

Alumni with Graduate Degrees Worldwide
6500

Total Alumni
3013

Male Alumni
3033

Female Alumni
275

Alumni with PhD Degrees

Alumni Spotlight

Founders of ‘Rizq’, a non-profit organisation focused on creating sustainable programs to overcome food disparity in Pakistan. Rizq represented Pakistan at the 80th UN General Assembly, participating in a high-level side event on Social Business, Youth & Technology.
Musa Aamir, Huzaifa Ahmad, and Qasim Javaid
MFA in Screenwriting and Directing from Columbia University School of the Arts, First Pakistani director to win the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival for his critically acclaimed film Joyland.
Saim Sadiq
Masters in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, Assistant Editor and Columnist at Dawn, Named the ‘71st World Press Freedom Hero’ by the International Press Institute (IPI). Rhodes Scholar.
Cyril Almeida
PhD in Modern South Asian Studies at the University of Oxford, Recipient of the Razia Waseem Award, Rhodes Scholar.
Saman Tariq
MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies at the University of Oxford, Rhodes Scholar 2023.
Heer Cheema
President of the LUMS Consultancy Group and founder of Mukhtalif, a UNDP-funded platform supporting marginalized artisans. Rhodes Scholar 2025.
Jovera Shakeel
Khadija Shahper Bakhtiar, an MGSHSS 2007 graduate, has been honored with the prestigious Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award 2024 by the University of California, Berkeley. Khadija, who completed her master’s in public policy from UC Berkeley in 2010, is the Founder and CEO of Teach For…
Khadija Bakhtiyar Shaper
Neha Mankani (BSc Social Sciences, Class of 2008), Founder of Mama Baby Fund was included in TIME 100 Climate list for 2025.
Neha Mankani

Meet our Notable Alumni

Wajiha Naqvi

Singer, Artist PHD Music at Kings College

Wajiha Naqvi
Tehreem Alam

Communications Manager at SEED Ventures

Tehreem Alam
Sundus Siddiqi

Climate Change Specialist with the World Bank in DC, USA.

Sundus Siddiqi
Rida Qadri

Senior Research Scientist, Google

Rida Qadri
Musa Amir

Co-Founder and VP Rizq

Musa Amir
Aimen Bajwa

Lead Corporate Communications and Sustainability, PepsiCo Pakistan

Aimen Bajwa
Atiyab Sultan

Civil Servant, Pakistan Administrative Service

Atiyab Sultan
Huzaifa Ahmad

Rizq Co-Founder

Huzaifa Ahmad
Imran Ahmad Khan

Senior Vice President, A Sports

Imran Ahmad Khan
Mavra Adil Khan

Director Frontline Marketing

Mavra Adil Khan

Testimonials

Awais Khalid

Anthropology and Sociology, 2019

The best part about my degree at LUMS was that it not only helped me understand complex ideas, but it also taught me to think critically about these ideas. Plus, having the chance to take out-groups was great as it allowed me to explore my interests and build a strong knowledge base. Having honed marketable skills like writing and speaking during my degree, I got my first job working with Senator Sherry Rehman as a Research Associate.
Through the fieldwork required for some of my courses and senior projects, I learnt to understand human complexities and built my confidence to engage with different communities. This translated into me being able to deal with different stakeholders when I was working on government projects related to public health and essential immunization.
To current and prospective students, I would suggest that you see how things you learn in class can be applied to the real world and pursue what you enjoy the most.”
MGSHSS Alumni 2019
Senior Associate, Acasus

Anthropology and Sociology, 2019

Masters in Public Affairs, International Environmental Policy ( Indiana University, Fulbright Scholar)

Awais Khalid

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Ibrahim Khan

Economics and Maths, 2018

My undergraduate education at LUMS provided a unique opportunity to not only study across a variety of disciplines but be able to ground my learnings within our local contexts and challenges. Even though my major was Economics and Mathematics, I was able to study Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Languages and Computer Sciences. As an aspiring social science researcher, this varied portfolio of courses played an extremely valuable role in expanding my critical thinking and depth of knowledge without compromising on core skills in quantitative and qualitative research.
Since graduating, I have worked on numerous research projects at the Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives and Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP). I am currently working as an Economist at The World Bank.
I would strongly encourage current and prospective students to keep an open mind and explore interests in ¬elds other than your intended major, even if it may seem daunting.

Economics and Maths, 2018

Masters in Public Policy Research Methods (University of Chicago - Fulbright Scholar) -Economic Research and Policy Analytics at The World Bank

Ibrahim Khan

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Zainab Arif

Political Science, 2018

The best part about studying at LUMS? It prepares you for any curveballs that life throws your way. While I majored in Political Science, I never restricted myself to studying only that discipline. I thoroughly enjoyed learning a little bit about everything. From sociology of religion to 18th century literature to Buddhist Art History - I consumed it all. Currently, I am working as the General Manager at Conglo, an advertising agency. My time at LUMS really helped me prepare for any challenges that life would throw my way. It allowed me to have the creative freedom and space to pursue a career that is probably not at all relevant to the field that I studied. As a person, LUMS groomed me, gave me the ability to think freely, and taught me to never back down from a challenge.

Political Science, 2018

The best part about studying at LUMS? It prepares you for any curveballs that life throws your way.

Zainab Arif

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Amna Zulqadar

English 2020

Reflecting on my time at MGSHSS, I realize that it was an experience that shaped me in ways far beyond academics. The courses I engaged in expanded my worldview and nurtured a deep sense of empathy and curiosity. They taught me not just how to think critically but also how to understand and articulate the human experience with nuance.
The writing courses, in particular, helped me acquire the ability to connect with audiences and make an impact through words, skills that have been incredibly valuable in my role as a Marketing Communications Manager. The creativity and analytical thinking developed during my time at LUMS have equipped me to approach challenges with a fresh perspective. Each course contributed to the foundational skills I rely on daily, reinforcing that the lessons learned here are not only relevant but essential in the professional world.
To current and prospective students, I want to emphasize that the skills you gain at MGSHSS are not just for the classroom—they are tools for life. These experiences open doors to endless opportunities, no matter the field you choose to pursue."

English 2020

Reflecting on my time at MGSHSS, I realize that it was an experience that shaped me in ways far beyond academics.

Amna Zulqadar

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Hissan Ur Rehman

Social Sciences, 2007

When I joined LUMS, I chose Accounting and Finance as my major, but very soon, I realized that my real interest and strength lay in the Social Sciences. It is a holistic major that allowed me to take courses that offered real life experiences which were not available through other majors. I was able to develop different perspectives on religion, psychology, spirituality, literature and much more. You would find it hard to believe, but things I learnt in my psychology courses help me to this day in understanding the stock market. The writing skills I developed back then have enabled me to write for the Khaleej Times. I believe that people with a social sciences background are more versatile and adaptable, and that is something valuable in today’s dynamic job market.
Hissan Ur Rehman
Manager Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Social Sciences, 2007

I believe that people with a social sciences background are more versatile and adaptable, and that is something valuable in today’s dynamic job…

Hissan Ur Rehman

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Hani Taha

Anthropology and Sociology 2008

Hani Taha is a Filmmaker/actor at SOCH Pakistan (Media). She has a Master’s in Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism from Syracuse University. “It’s the only education you will get in Pakistan that will open your mind. There’s no rote learning. No right answers. No 2+2. It’s the only place that tries to explain to you the absurdity of the human condition and how best to cope with it, all the while training you to be a great leader in whatever field you choose. It teaches you how to be accepting of others, how to work with people who are different from you and makes you a well-rounded and well-balanced individual who can contribute to any conversation anywhere—from discussing economics and social policy to psychology to philosophy to politics to marketing, fashion, and business. Trust me when I say this, you don’t learn anything about a job till you’re on it. There’s no manual to be the best marketing director at a leading FMCG, no codified bible on being a social entrepreneur. So wrongfully believing, as your parents would insist, a finance, technology, or economics degree is all you need to be successful is not a balanced way to think about the modern-day job-market. Every job is different, each company comes with its own unique culture, and you will learn to play a very specific role suited to that organisation once you start working there. They don’t expect you to know all the answers, but they do expect you to be a creative and incisive team player—all these skills are taught at MGSHSS.”

Anthropology and Sociology 2008

Hani Taha is a Filmmaker/actor at SOCH Pakistan (Media). She has a Master’s in Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism from Syracuse University. “…

Hani Taha

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Rida Qadri

Political Sciences 2013

The SHSS curriculum and faculty at LUMS taught me new frameworks for looking at and understanding the world. The critical thinking skills and the rigorous theoretical engagement with both western and non-western scholarship that I was introduced to in my classes continue to shape the questions I ask in my research and have helped make me a better researcher.
Rida Qadri
Senior Research Scientist Google

Political Sciences 2013

The SHSS curriculum and faculty at LUMS taught me new frameworks for looking at and understanding the world.

Rida Qadri

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