LUMS Community Recognised with Prestigious National Awards
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We are proud to share that several outstanding members of the LUMS community have been recognised with prestigious national honours. Their exceptional contributions in literature, education, leadership, science, and social change have brought great pride to both our institution and Pakistan.
Meet our national award recipients and discover the extraordinary work that makes us proud.
Dr. Tariq Mahmood Jadoon
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Provost, LUMS
Dr. Jadoon has been awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for over two decades of service to education and academic administration. He has held senior leadership roles at LUMS, including Provost, Vice Provost, Interim Dean, Founding Registrar, and Associate Dean. A PhD graduate of the University of Strathclyde, he began his career at UET Peshawar, co-founding its Centre for Computer Information Systems Engineering. From 2011 to 2013, he served as Director of Software Development at Techlogix Singapore, delivering ERP solutions for IBM. He has authored book chapters and over 25 papers on Internet traffic, smart grids, and energy-efficient systems.
Dr. Muhammad Sabieh Anwar
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Professor of Physics, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Dr. Anwar was instrumental in establishing the School of Science and Engineering and its Physics programme, including the widely replicated PhysLab instructional laboratories. His entrepreneurial spirit also led to the co-founding of Qosain Scientific and the launch of Astrolab, an astronomy laboratory for the developing world. A recipient of the TWAS Medal in Physics (2008) and the National Innovation Prize (2015), Dr. Anwar's contributions continue to shape scientific advancement and education.
Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyer
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Head of Publications, Gurmani Centre for Languages & Literature; Editor, Bunyād Journal
Dr. Nayyer has been recognised for his impactful literary scholarship. Currently serving as Head of Publications at the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature and Editor of Bunyād, he continues to advance academic discourse in South Asian languages and literature.
Prof. Moeen Nizami
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Former Director, Gurmani Centre for Languages & Literature (2016–19)
Prof. Nizami has been recognised for his distinguished academic career in Persian, Urdu, and Punjabi literature. He led the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature from 2016 to 2019, bringing decades of scholarly expertise from Punjab University, where he served as Principal of Oriental College and Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
Ms. Yasmeen Hameed
Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Former Director, Gurmani Centre for Languages & Literature (2010–16)
Ms. Hameed has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to literature and education. As the founding Director of the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature (2010–16), she established it as a vital platform for promoting Pakistani and South Asian culture. A renowned poet with five Urdu collections, her work also includes Pakistani Urdu Verse (Oxford University Press) and Daybreak: Writings on Faiz.
Mr. Ali Farid Khwaja
Pride of Performance
BSc 2003
Chairman, KTrade
Over the past twenty years, Mr. Khwaja has run, invested in and raised money for some of the top tech companies in Europe. Previously he was a Partner at Autonomous Research in London and before that the CFO of SafeCharge (listed on the London Stock Exchange and acquired for USD 900 million). He has been a top ranked analyst by AsiaMoney, TIM, Thomson Reuters and CFA Society for his work at KTrade, UBS and Berenberg. Ali also founded KTrade Saudi, which provides financial education on Saudi Stocks. After obtaining his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees from LUMS, he went on to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar for his second Master’s degree.
Rizq Co-Founders
Mr. Musa Aamir, Mr. Qasim Javaid, and Mr. Huzaifa Ahmad
Pride of Performance
BSc 2017
Musa, Qasim, and Huzaifa, the Co-founders of Rizq, are LUMS alumni who majored in Economics, and initiated Rizq back in April 2015. Their idea aimed at playing a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of hunger and food insecurity in Pakistan. For the past two decades, Huzaifa's mother has opened her home's gates every day at noon, welcoming those in need for lunch. Recognising a significant hunger problem coupled with widespread apathy, Huzaifa shared his concerns with his friends, Musa and Qasim, who shared his passion. Together, they decided to devise a plan for change. The movement was named Rizq at the suggestion of Huzaifa's mother, and the rest is history. Rizq has garnered recognition with four prestigious awards: Points of Light, Award by Queen, Corona Heroes, and Pride of Pakistan Award.
