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Fulbright Program Turns 75

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December 1, 2021

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November 30 marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program which has been operating in Pakistan for 71 years. Did you know that Pakistan’s Fulbright Program is the world’s largest in terms of financial contribution from the U.S. Government. The Pakistan Fulbright Student Program fully funds graduate degree study, including tuition, ...

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Sad Demise of Senior Journalist Ziauddin

PUAN EDITOR

November 29, 2021

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Sad Demise of Senior Journalist Ziauddin

Sending our condolences to the family of senior journalist Muhammad Ziauddin. His journalism career spanned five decades & brought attention to the most pressing issues in Pakistan. He was a @StateIVLP alumni ‘87, the @ECAatState premier professional exchange program. Photo Credit: Daily Pakistan.

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U.S. Exchange and Study Alumni Webinar

PUAN EDITOR

November 15, 2021

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How many of you have heard about various fellowships and exchange opportunities funded by US government? Can you visualize the impact these programs have on the recipients? How about meeting a few recipients of USG funded programs from our alumni community who tell you about their experiences?Join us on Tuesday, ...

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IVLP Alumnus Gets Pakistan Board of Investment Chairman

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November 15, 2021

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IVLP Alumnus Gets Pakistan Board of Investment Chairman

Big moment for PUAN! The Government of Pakistan has appointed 2008 IVLP alumnus Muhammad Azfar Ahsan as the new Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) – an investment promotion agency that assists companies planning to invest in Pakistan and those planning to expand their already existing Pakistani operations. Azfar is also ...

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Sufiyan Gets Job Offer After PUAN Summer Internship

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October 27, 2021

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Sufiyan Gets Job Offer After PUAN Summer Internship

Nothing warms your heart more than this when your network members praise one of your flagship programs wholeheartedly. Muhammad Sufiyan, YES alumnus 2017, is one of 38 interns who have recently completed the PUAN Virtual Summer Internship Program-2021 with us. “I was fortunate enough to work with Dr. Shahid who ...

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Tehmina Improves her Technical Writing Skills Under Internship Program

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October 25, 2021

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Tehmina Improves her Technical Writing Skills Under Internship Program

Tehmina Baqa, English Works alumna 2017, is also one of the 38 interns who have recently completed their 3-month Virtual Summer Internship Program-2021. Under this opportunity, Tehmina got a chance to work directly with a seasoned and experienced professor working in education sector. “I got chance to work on some ...

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Fb Discussion on Using Arts to Counter Hate & Extremism

PUAN EDITOR

October 25, 2021

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Fb Discussion on Using Arts to Counter Hate & Extremism

Are you familiar with various forms of contemporary art? Any idea about the role of films in promoting peace? Interested in knowing how our alumni are putting their due share for countering hate and extremism by using arts?Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) held an exclusive Facebook live on ‘Using Arts to ...

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PUAN Summer Internship Teaches Manal About Technological Advancements

PUAN EDITOR

October 24, 2021

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PUAN Summer Internship Teaches Manal About Technological Advancements

Manal Khawar is PUAN’s Global Undergraduate Program 2019 alumna. She has recently completed her 3 month Virtual Summer Internship 20221 with us. “The internship with PUAN was an amazing experience for me both professionally and personally’ says Manal. As per Manal, her mentor not only set a series of tasks ...

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6 Network Members Get Job Offers After Summer Internship Under PUAN

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October 20, 2021

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6 Network Members Get Job Offers After Summer Internship Under PUAN

Under Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and with the support of U.S. Embassy Pakistan, 38 interns have successfully completed their summer internships under the mentorship of senior alumni of the network. Not only this, our 6 shining stars i.e. Muhammad Sufyan (YES), Muhammad Zahid Ali (English Works), Adnan Aziz (UGRAD), Mehreen ...

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Award-Winning Filmmaker Shehzad Hameed featured in Boys Empowered Campaign

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October 19, 2021

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Award-Winning Filmmaker Shehzad Hameed featured in Boys Empowered Campaign

Fulbright scholar and award-winning filmmaker Shehzad Hameed Ahmad, featured in United Women Singapore’s Boys Empowered Campaign. “He aims to build a new generation of male leaders who will model strength without violence and serve as positive change-makers in society – taking their communities from awareness to action. Via~ U.S. Embassy, ...