Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is an association of U.S. exchange alumni who are committed to making meaningful contributions to Pakistan and comprise of current and former Pakistani participants of U.S. federal government-sponsored exchange programs.
Alumni News Karachi Chapter

Karachi Consulate and PUAN Host Multicultural Iftar Event at Karachi

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Karachi Consulate and PUAN Host Multicultural Iftar Event at Karachi
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi and Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) recently hosted an interfaith Iftar event to promote religious harmony and mutual respect. The event was held during the holy month of Ramadan and brought together over 100 guests from various sectors, including media, ...
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Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Karachi Chapter

Mangroves vs. Climate Change: Protecting Karachi Coasts under ASG

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Mangroves vs. Climate Change: Protecting Karachi Coasts under ASG
By: Shehneela Mazhar Karachi, also known as mini Pakistan, is a bustling city with a population of over 20 million people located on the Arabian sea coastline. As the sea level continues to rise and climate change poses a threat, the need for natural protection for the residents and marine ...
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She Can Goal: Khola Saeed’s Journey to Promoting Women’s Football in Kashmir

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She Can Goal: Khola Saeed’s Journey to Promoting Women’s Football in Kashmir
By: Shehneela Mazhar Khola Saeed Raja is a Summer Sisters Program alumna from 2016 and a strong advocate of women empowerment, particularly for women in her region, Kashmir. Through her small projects, she aims to uplift the spirits of the often-neglected Kashmiri women. Currently, she is working on a startup ...
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Alumni News Alumni Small Grants

UGrader Sumaira’s ASG Promotes Mental Health for PWDs

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UGrader Sumaira’s ASG Promotes Mental Health for PWDs
By: Shehneela Mazhar Sumaira Malik, a Global UGrad alumna from 2014, has recently carried out an impactful Small Grant project aimed at promoting social cohesion for persons with disabilities through Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) in Pakistan. Sumaira has over seven years of experience managing projects that focus on ...
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Alumni News Alumni Small Grants

ASG URAN’s Impact: Storytelling to Bridge Communities

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ASG URAN’s Impact: Storytelling to Bridge Communities
By: Shehneela Mazhar Naveed Hameed, ELP alumnus 2016, is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller who serves as the creator and director of Kahani Sunao (“Tell A Story”) Storytelling School, an organization that aims to bridge the gaps among different communities through storytelling. The school has reached over 700 diverse youth ...
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IVLP Alumnus Dr. Adil Najam Becomes WWF’s President

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IVLP Alumnus Dr. Adil Najam Becomes WWF’s President
By: Shehneela Mazhar The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has recently made an exciting announcement: Dr. Adil Najam, a renowned academic and policy expert, has been appointed as the organization’s next President. Dr. Najam will be taking over from the outgoing interim President, Neville Isdell, and will begin his role ...
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Alumni News Alumni Small Grants South AJK Chapter

Dr. Saima’s ASG on Social Cohesion of PWDs Concludes

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Dr. Saima’s ASG on Social Cohesion of PWDs Concludes
By: Shehneela Mazhar Over 60 percent of Pakistan’s population comprises youth but with limited avenues of learning and exposure outside the traditional classroom environment which is still dominated by exam-based instruction. Students do well in exams but are hardly prepared to do well in life. In order to address this ...
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IVLPian Musarrat Hilali Becomes 1st CJ of Peshawar High Court

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IVLPian Musarrat Hilali Becomes 1st CJ of Peshawar High Court
Pakistan has made history by appointing its first female chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), Justice Musarrat Hilali. President Dr. Arif Alvi announced her appointment on Wednesday, April 1, making her the second woman to become the chief justice of a high court in Pakistan after Justice Tahira ...
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Seven PUAN Alumni Get Civil Distinction Awards on Pakistan Day

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Seven PUAN Alumni Get Civil Distinction Awards on Pakistan Day
The recent announcement of Pakistan’s civil awards to seven senior PUAN alumni of IVLP, Fulbright, and Foreign Services exchange programs has garnered immense attention and appreciation from people across the nation. These exceptional individuals have been recognized for their remarkable contributions and gallantry in their respective fields, making them role ...
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Alumni News Sukkur Chapter

Interactive English Language Learning Session for Young Students

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Interactive English Language Learning Session for Young Students
In today’s digital age, learning a new language has become essential to thrive in a globalized world. English language learning has become particularly crucial, as it is considered the lingua franca of the world. To cater to this need, many schools and institutions have started offering language learning programs for ...
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