- Pakistani students from LUMS secured back-to-back victories at Harvard National Model United Nations, becoming the first Asian team to do so.
- The achievement is particularly significant given the prestigious and competitive nature of the Harvard MUN, which attracts top-tier universities worldwide.
- Sabeen Hamood of LUMS also made history by winning the ‘Best Delegate’ award, marking a notable milestone for both the institution and Pakistan.
Pakistani students hailing from LUMS have etched their names in history by clinching consecutive victories at the prestigious Harvard National Model United Nations (MUN), marking a groundbreaking achievement as the inaugural Asian team to do so.
The Harvard National MUN stands as one of the globe’s oldest and most esteemed model UN conferences, attracting 1500-1800 delegates worldwide to deliberate on paramount international affairs.
Regarded as the pinnacle of competitive debate, it draws participation from elite institutions like Princeton, Stanford, and Yale.
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A modest contingent of seven LUMS scholars represented Pakistan on this global platform, seizing the coveted Best Small Delegation accolade, thus retaining their esteemed title for two consecutive years.
Adding to their triumph, Sabeen Hamood secured the esteemed ‘Best Delegate’ award within her committee, marking a historic first for LUMS as the institution’s freshman to attain such recognition at HNMUN.
This victory not only stands as a momentous accomplishment for LUMS and Pakistan but also Asia at large, as the first non-American or European team to achieve this feat. Having made history last year as the inaugural Pakistani delegation to triumph, their consecutive victory this year further solidifies their legacy as the inaugural Asian team to achieve such a feat.
Congrats to this talented lot for making a historic win for LUMS and Pakistan. A special congratulations to Sabeen Hamood for showing us that is doesn’t matter how old you are or what grade you’re in, if you’re in it for the long haul, it can be yours.
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