LUMS Student Policy Research Initiative

LUMS Student Policy Research Initiative The LUMS Student Policy Research Initiative, known as LUMS Policy, is Pakistan's first student-run think tank that focuses on various aspects of policy-making.
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The LUMS Policy Research Institute (LPRI) is a student-run think tank that focuses on different aspects of policy-making in Pakistan. These aspects range from policies focusing on the economy to education and national security. By collaborating with various policy think tanks in Pakistan, we aim to draft policy briefs and make policy recommendations for various pressing social, economic, and political issues in Pakistan. Through this platform, we endeavor to empower the LUMS student body to solve various policy-related problems in Pakistan by working with other individuals holding the same interests under the guidance of well-qualified academics and public and social policy experts and researchers.

09/09/2026

Often people ask us, “What does LSPRI do?” and if you’re one of those people, listen up.

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30/08/2026

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28/08/2026

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Shout out to our Sponsor for sponsoring LSPRI Society Fair and Orientation
28/08/2026

Shout out to our Sponsor for sponsoring LSPRI Society Fair and Orientation

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28/08/2026

Our Proud Sponsor for Society Fair and Orientation

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28/08/2026

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A powerful opening to The Peripheries Dialogue, bringing critical voices together to unpack Balochistan’s challenges and...
05/12/2025

A powerful opening to The Peripheries Dialogue, bringing critical voices together to unpack Balochistan’s challenges and chart a way forward.

Our inaugural session of The Peripheries Dialogue: Balochistan – Challenges, Governance, and the Way Forward brought together students, faculty, and two distinguished voices to unpack the complex political and structural realities shaping Balochistan today. The conversation explored the province’s long history of marginalisation, the limits of Pakistan’s federal system, and the persistent information and representation gap that fuels a national “voice deficit.”

We were honoured to host Mr. Rafiullah Kakar, Member Planning Commission of Pakistan, who joined us online. A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford alumnus, his academic and policy insights — grounded in ongoing PhD research at Cambridge — added rare depth to the dialogue.

We were equally privileged to welcome Mr. Khushal Khan Kakar, founder and Chairman of Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party, who joined us in person. Representing a political tradition rooted in Balochistan’s peripheries, he shed light on governance, identity politics, and the lived realities of provincial representation.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Shabbir Ahmad Achakzai and Imaan Fatima, the initiative leads whose efforts made this event possible. A token of gratitude — souvenirs and a bouquet — was presented to Mr. Khushal Khan Kakar at the close of the session.

We thank both speakers for offering clarity and courage on the crisis in Balochistan, and all participants for engaging thoughtfully. We look forward to continuing these essential conversations as the Peripheries Dialogue moves to other marginalised regions.

Our first session on the peripheries, The Peripheries Dialogue: Balochistan – Challenges, Governance, and the Way Forwar...
03/12/2025

Our first session on the peripheries, The Peripheries Dialogue: Balochistan – Challenges, Governance, and the Way Forward, brings together two distinguished speakers to unpack the complex political realities of Balochistan. This conversation will delve into the province’s long history of marginalisation and the structural injustices faced by its people, the role of Pakistan’s federal system in either mitigating or deepening these challenges, and the persistent information gap that contributes to a national “voice deficit.” Through this dialogue, we aim to foreground perspectives that are often overlooked and explore meaningful pathways toward a more equitable and representative future for Balochistan.

Rafiullah Kakar: A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford alumnus with two master’s degrees (Public Policy and Global Governance & Diplomacy), Rafiullah brings rare academic depth to our discussion. He serves as Member Planning Commission of Pakistan, where he leads policy-research, planning, and reform efforts in education, health, youth, and social sectors across provinces — including his home province, Balochistan. His ongoing PhD research at the University of Cambridge compares education policy and state capacity in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — a direct engagement with structural inequalities relevant to our talk’s themes

Khushal Khan Kakar: Khushal Khan Kakar is a politician from Balochistan and currently serves as the founder and chairman of Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PNAP). As the son of late senator Usman Kakar, Khushal inherits a legacy of activism and political engagement rooted in Balochistan’s marginalized peripheries. His presence on our panel is especially relevant — through PNAP, he seeks to articulate concerns around provincial governance, representation, and identity politics from a Pashtun-Balochistan standpoint.

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Lahore University Of Management Sciences Khayaban E Jinnah, Sector U, Phase 5, D. H. A, Lahore, Punjab, PK
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