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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English Works Alumna Sunaina, a Successful Educationist

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English Works Alumna Sunaina, a Successful Educationist
Sunaina Shahbaz is an educationist and English Works alumna (2019). Sunaina been a part of a project “Environment Does Matter!” supported by U.S Mission in Pakistan and Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. She has been a part of many volunteer activities like career counselling, stress management during Covid-19, food and winter cloth ...
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Ayesha’s Literary Symphony: A Melody of Ideas and Dialogue

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Ayesha’s Literary Symphony: A Melody of Ideas and Dialogue
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the enchanting world of literature, where the power of words can ignite the imagination and ignite the soul, a passionate literary enthusiast, Ayesha Fazlur Rahman, a Fulbright alumna of 2007, embarked on a transformative journey. Her project, ‘Adbi Exchange,’ was more than just a series of ...
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Coming Up This Month’s PUAN Talk on March 31

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Coming Up This Month’s PUAN Talk on March 31
Join us this Thursday i.e. March 31, 2022 via Facebook live as we talk about ‘Strengthening Journalism for Stronger Democracies’ under our monthly PUANTalks. The esteemed panel will comprise:• Paul Giblin – U.S. Diplomat and former Journalist, Public Diplomacy Officer in Islamabad and oversees the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network for the ...
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UGrad Alumna Areesh Educates Women in Punjab

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UGrad Alumna Areesh Educates Women in Punjab
Meet Areesh Khattak who was part of UGRAD Fall 2021 cohort. For her, being a part of UGARD family is like a dream come true. By availing this opportunity, she believes that she has found a way to bring the women of her area forward by telling them about this ...
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Where There is a Will, There is a Way, Beleives Barriester Ayesha

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Where There is a Will, There is a Way, Beleives Barriester Ayesha
Barrister Ayesha Siddique Khan is enrolled as advocate High Court and is the chairperson of Gender and Human Rights Committee of Islamabad High Court Bar Association. She is a Chevening scholar and alumna of SUSI 2009, a student exchange program funded by the US State Department. Barrister Ayesha Siddique Khan ...
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‘What You Seek is Seeking You’ Seems True for Alina

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‘What You Seek is Seeking You’ Seems True for Alina
Some of the inspiring stories aren’t found in the imagination, but rather in real-life. Alina Memon’s story is one of them. Its hard to picture what life would be like when an eight-year young girl child sees her father facing worst financial crisis. Alina’s father remained on unpaid leaves for ...
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Alumni News Gwadar Chapter
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This is an inspiring tale of one of the courageous daughters of Balochistan. Belonging from Makran Division, Shazia Akhtar Baloch is a Secondary school Teacher in Turbat. Shazia was always fond of receiving higher education. However, there have always been social and cultural barriers regarding female education in the province. ...
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Alumni News Karachi Chapter

From Karachi Slums to United States

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From Karachi Slums to United States
This is an inspiring story of a brave woman, Hasbunnisa (Marvi Shaikh), who strongly believes that anyone finding themselves in hopeless circumstances should endeavor to make something good out of that situation and achieve success in life through courage and constant struggle. Hasbunnisa belongs to Orangi Town, the world’s largest ...
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Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Launches Fully-Funded Program for Women

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Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Launches Fully-Funded Program for Women
Are you a woman entrepreneur with a brilliant idea? Then we invite you to apply to the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Pakistan program to bring your idea to life! AWE Pakistan is a competitive, fully-funded program offered by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan to help women entrepreneurs with the ...
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U.S. Embassy Partners with PUAN & NUST for Expert Training on Air Quality

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U.S. Embassy Partners with PUAN & NUST for Expert Training on Air Quality
Twenty-two environmental professionals from across Pakistan completed a U.S.-funded three-day master class on “Approaches to Air Quality and the Environment.” The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad organized the event in collaboration with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) at the university’s Professional Development ...
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