LUMS Wins Best Delegation at Harvard Model UN, Inspiring Pakistani Youth

A team of 7 students from LUMS represented Pakistan at the prestigious Harvard MUN competition and emerged victorious. The team, led by Rohail Hasan, included Sabeen Hamood, Hubaib Shehryar, Laiba Abid, Mahnoor Gul, Shanzay Hashim and Malik Danyal Khan. They received the Best Small Delegation trophy, successfully defending its title of Best Delegation for the second year in a row. The United States Military Academy emerged runners up. A team of 7 students from LUMS represented Pakistan at the prestigious Harvard MUN competition and emerged victorious. The team, led by Rohail Hasan, included Sabeen Hamood, Hubaib Shehryar, Laiba Abid, Mahnoor Gul, Shanzay Hashim and Malik Danyal Khan.

They received the Best Small Delegation trophy, successfully defending its title of Best Delegation two years in a row. The United States Military Academy emerged runners up.

The Harvard National Model United Nations is one of the oldest and most prestigious model UN conferences in the world. Ranked number 1, it houses 1500-1800 delegates from across the globe who debate policy on pressing international issues. 

Reflecting on her win, Hamood shared, “It was incredibly nerve-wracking and scary at times, but at the end of the day the thought of making my country proud kept me driven. I had an amazing team that supported me every step of the way, and I wouldn’t have come this far if I didn’t have my family and friends rooting for me”.

This year’s delegation comprised Rafay Hakeem, President, Rohail Hasan Siddiqui, Captain, Class of 2024, Hubaib Sheheryar, Class of 2026, Sabeen Hamood, Class of 2027, Mahnoor Gul, Class of 2026, Danyal Khan, Class of 2026, Laiba Abid, Class of 2027, and Shanzay Hashim, Class of 2027.

Dr. Adnan Zahid, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs shared his excitement at the news. “I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the team on their exceptional performance. Securing the Best Small Delegation Award consecutively not only honours LUMS but also showcases the potential and calibre of our region on an international platform. The team’s hard work and professionalism are commendable, and I have no doubt that they will continue to excel.”

In preparation of the competition, the team engaged in rigorous sessions, dedicating two to six hours daily over a month. Despite landing on the day of the event and facing a disadvantage as other teams had been staying and researching at a hotel near Havard for several days, the LUMUN team demonstrated exceptional resilience and skill.

The HNMUN is one of the oldest and most prestigious model UN conferences in the world. Ranked number 1, it houses 1500-1800 delegates from across the globe who debate policy on pressing international issues. 

The Harvard National MUN is well known to be the most challenging and cut-throat debating event in the world, with teams from top universities such as Princeton, Stanford and Yale.

Being the first non-American or European team to do so, this win can be considered a big achievementfor Lums, Pakistan and Asia at large.

LUMS is profoundly proud of the remarkable achievements of the LUMUN team and wishes them continued success.