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.
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UGrader Gets Selected for Award for Space Field Contributions

UGrader Gets Selected for Award for Space Field Contributions
Salman Ali Thepdawla, Global UGRAD Alumnus Fall 2017 has been selected for the European Space Leaders Award by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)! This prestigious award recognizes SGAC members for their contributions to the space field in the SGAC region of Europe and invites them to the 7th European ...
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PUAN Wishes Women’s Day to Amazing Ladies

PUAN Wishes Women’s Day to Amazing Ladies
A big shoutout to all the beautiful souls out there who are working round the clock to make this world a better to place to live. Kudos to all ladies who are breaking the glass ceiling, changing course of history and have always got back of fellow women to be ...
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From Aspirations to Achievements: The Visionary Journey of Syed Waqi Ul Hassan

From Aspirations to Achievements: The Visionary Journey of Syed Waqi Ul Hassan
By: Shehneela Mazhar From the city of breathtaking beauty Muzaffarabad, a valley where dreams lay veiled beneath the constraints of limited opportunities, our young visionary named Syed Waqi Ul Hassan, an English Works alumnus of 2021, embarked on a journey of transformation. With a heart brimming with passion and a ...
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Two-Day Conference on TIP Concludes

Two-Day Conference on TIP Concludes
A two-day conference on “Countering Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Pakistan” conducted by Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and U.S. Embassy, Pakistan in partnership with Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) concluded in Islamabad. The conference was aimed at exploring avenues for institutional strengthening to reduce trafficking in persons and helping the ...
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PUAN Reaches Milestone of 39K Members

PUAN Reaches Milestone of 39K Members
Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network (PUAN) is now a network of more than 39K members, making us the largest alumni network of U.S. government funded exchanges. This is an exciting milestone for all of us. PUAN is a platform that connects Pakistani professionals who have participated in U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Through ...
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Sad Demise of UGrad & Fulbright Alumna

Sad Demise of UGrad & Fulbright Alumna
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of very esteemed members of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. Our UGrad and Fulbright alumna, Ms. Anum Nawaz (Bukhari) has left for heavenly abode. She was gem of a person and has remained very active member of our network ever ...
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Celebrating Hina’s Achievements as YES Student of the Month

Celebrating Hina’s Achievements as YES Student of the Month
Hina is currently attending Berkeley High School in California, where she has taken a special interest in climate change issues. After Pakistan was beset by flooding last fall, she became interested in learning the science behind flooding and what can be done to address it and mitigate its effects. Hina ...
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Applications Open for FLTA Program

Applications Open for FLTA Program
USEFP is now accepting applications for the 2024 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. The FLTA Program is a nine-month, U.S. Department of State funded, non-degree program that provides young teachers of English an opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge ...
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Peshawar Literary Festival! A Breath of Fresh Air

Peshawar Literary Festival! A Breath of Fresh Air
Words take center stage in Peshawar! Sponsored by the U.S. Consulate Peshawar through an alumni grant, this event brought together some of the biggest names in literature, poetry, and more. U.S. Arts Envoy Christopher Merrill gave a virtual workshop for almost 30 students interested in building their creative writing skills. ...
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PUAN Alumnus Appointed Honorary Consul General for Germany in Balochistan

PUAN Alumnus Appointed Honorary Consul General for Germany in Balochistan
Mr. Mir Murad Baluch, alumnus of International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) 2016, has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Germany in Balochistan. This was announced by German Ambassador in Pakistan, Mr Alfred Grannas on February 1, 2023 through his social media network Twitter. While posting on his Twitter account, Ambassador ...
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