LUMS Elects First Female Student Council President and Vice President - Press Release issued by Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Lahore -- May 22, 2021 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

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In a historic moment, the University's student body have elected a female President and Vice President for Student Council 2021-2022. This milestone is a strong testament to LUMS' commitment towards gender equity at the University.

Anoosh Fatima Khan, BSc '22, President, and Sana Chaudhry, MBA '22, Vice President, are ushering in a new era. Although women have previously held roles in the Council, this marks the first time that they have held these leadership positions. Dr. Adnan Khan, Dean, Office of Student Affairs, LUMS, notes, "Annual elections for student representatives provides our scholars an opportunity to experience the democratic process. This year, the election of the first woman President and Vice President of the Student Council is very welcome news and will be celebrated by all who wish for more gender balance in leadership roles."

"I am incredibly humbled by this honour," says Anoosh. For her, winning with integrity was of the utmost importance. "It wasn't about just winning, but rather winning based on my principles. I didn't want to use the 'woman card'. My entire campaign revolved around merit, and I am glad that this rhetoric carried on."

She believes that every capable person - regardless of gender or background - should have an equal opportunity to run for Council. "LUMS is a place where everybody is heard and everybody is equal. Inclusivity is a part of LUMS, so it should be a part of the Student Council as well," she says.

For Sana, laying the foundation for female...