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 Quetta Chapter

Inspiring Environmental Protection Initiative in Quetta, Pakistan

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Inspiring Environmental Protection Initiative in Quetta, Pakistan
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the arid city of Quetta, Balochistan, a dedicated individual named Jawad Ahmed Khan, a Medical Doctor and SUSI alumnus of 2011, envisioned a project that would make a lasting impact on the environment and climate change in the region! With a passion for community development and ...
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Regional Dialogue on Waste Management Practices for Sustainable Environment

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Regional Dialogue on Waste Management Practices for Sustainable Environment
10 USG alumni from the 3 countries i.e. Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan recently met on Feb 23, 2022 under PUAN’s regional monthly dialogue to talk about ‘Waste Management Practices for Sustainable Environment’. Anup Mahajan, Deputy Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal gave the opening remarks at ...
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PUAN Set to Celebrate Women’s History Month

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PUAN Set to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March is celebrated all across the globe as Women’s History Month. So, keep an eye on our social media as we have lined-up lots of exciting events and talks. Stay tuned folks 🙂
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Promoting Sports Inclusiveness and Tolerance

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Promoting Sports Inclusiveness and Tolerance
Sports is an essential instrument for development and peace as it transcends borders and societal differences. On February 28, 2022, Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network successfully conducted a session on Promoting Sports Inclusiveness and Tolerance. The moderator for this session was Ms. Anza. PUAN was honored to have three bright minds from ...
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Interest Group Meets to Discuss Health and Risk Communication

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Interest Group Meets to Discuss Health and Risk Communication
Ever wondered about the kind of challenges involved while mitigating risks in communications? On February 25, 2022, PUAN successfully conducted a public interest group session on Public Health. The theme of the session was ‘Health and Risk Communications’. Juan German, Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Embassy Islamabad gave the opening remarks. ...
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Empowering Economic Independence for People with Disabilities: Amin Amir Ali’s Endeavor

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Empowering Economic Independence for People with Disabilities: Amin Amir Ali’s Endeavor
By: Shehneela Mazhar Amin Amir Ali, an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)/ Voluntary Visitors 2019 alumnus from Karachi, Pakistan, carried out an Alumni Small Grant (ASG) project on “Economic Resource Hub for People with Disabilities”. The project aimed to provide economic opportunities for people with disabilities by teaching them entrepreneurship ...
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Empowering Through STEM Education: Abdul Ali’s Journey

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Empowering Through STEM Education: Abdul Ali’s Journey
By: Shehneela Mazhar Abdul Ali, a Global Undergraduate Program Spring 2020 alumnus from Sadiqabad, Pakistan, carried out an Alumni Small Grant (ASG) project on “Reappraising Girls Education via STEM”. The project aimed to encourage girls in underprivileged areas of Pakistan to pursue STEM education and develop STEM skills. The project ...
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Virtual Exhibit: Civil Rights Movement- Then and Now

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Virtual Exhibit: Civil Rights Movement- Then and Now
Black History is an important part of American History. On February 24, 2022, PUAN successfully arranged the launching of a Virtual Exhibit: Civil Rights Movement: Then and Now followed by a speaker program with U.S. Embassy, Islamabad. This inauguration was based on a month-long celebration of Black History month. The ...
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PUAN Family Crosses 37K Members

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PUAN Family Crosses 37K Members
With the continued support of all our network fellows, Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is now a family of more than 37K members. We are so proud of being the largest alumni network of U.S. government funded exchange programs on the face of this earth  A big shout out to you ...
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Alumni Small Grants Karachi Chapter

Empowering Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders: Zeenat Anjum’s Remarkable Journey

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Empowering Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders: Zeenat Anjum’s Remarkable Journey
By: Shehneela Mazhar From PUAN Karachi Chapter, Zeenat Anjum, our TechWomen alumna of 2019, started a transformative journey through the Alumni Small Grant (ASG) program. Her project, aptly named “STEMx2,” took shape as an ambitious initiative to ignite the flames of curiosity and knowledge among young girls aged 12 to ...
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