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In Conversation with Dr. Muhaiman

PUAN EDITOR

February 15, 2017

7 min read

An Advocate of Interfaith Harmony As a scholar of Islamic Studies, Dr. Muhaiman often thought of the unrest plaguing the society – the hate and the extremism. “God is beautiful, his words are beautiful, and the world He has created is so beautiful!” he pondered. In his capacity as an ...

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Replug: January in Review

PUAN EDITOR

February 10, 2017

8 min read

January marked new beginnings for the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN)! We welcomed the newly elected leadership of 12 chapters to the National Executive Committee (NEC) who elected the new Country President of PUAN at the 7th NEC; launched our Instagram account and a month-long campaign on harnessing inclusion by highlighting ...

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Interfaith Festival Celebrates Diversity in Sindh

PUAN EDITOR

February 10, 2017

8 min read

Interfaith Festival Celebrates Diversity in Sindh

Empowers Participants to Become Agents of Peace On July 30, 2016, Hyderabad welcomed 200 youth activists hailing from different ethnic and religious minorities from Tharparkar, Umarkot, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin, Thatta, Jamshoro, Larkana, Nawabshah and Karachi for a riveting dialogue on peace and interfaith harmony. From local heroes to youth ...

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10 Things a Humphrey Fellow Discusses with Peers in America

PUAN EDITOR

February 9, 2017

6 min read

10 Things a Humphrey Fellow Discusses with Peers in America

By Hina Ali, Hubert H. Humphrey fellow There are certain things you always discuss during your stay in the United States as an exchange participant. These are discussions that bring you closer to your other fellows, their countries, and their cultures. Mother’s cooking and local cuisine of your country – On more than one occasion ...

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PUAN NEC 2017: New Leadership, New Ideas

PUAN EDITOR

February 3, 2017

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PUAN NEC 2017: New Leadership, New Ideas

Sessions Help Unlock Best Practices for New Leadership Following a 20-hour road trip braving the cold weather and jagged roads from Skardu, Ashiq Hussain, Muhammad Ilyas, Siddiqa Moosa, Saira Zahid and Manzoor Hussain arrived in Islamabad. “We did not want to take a chance on the weather. We wanted to make ...

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No One Left Behind: Leadership Conference Promotes Inclusion for All

PUAN EDITOR

January 31, 2017

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No One Left Behind: Leadership Conference Promotes Inclusion for All

Conference Equips Participants with Tools for Inclusive Leadership Asfandyar Khattak works on advancing quality education in the town of Nowshera. Being a person with disability, he has a firm belief in pursuing an inclusive approach. This is why when he found out about a conference being organized on the principle ...

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In Conversation with Nagina Tahir

PUAN EDITOR

January 30, 2017

7 min read

An Advocate of Inclusive Development From teaching sign language to students at the Sir Syed College for Special Children in 2008 to leading the National Forum for Women with Disabilities (NFWWD) as an Executive Director in 2013, Nagina Tahir’s journey is one of strength, resilience, and passion. Born Deaf, Tahir ...

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Message from the New Country President: Khawaja Mudassar

PUAN EDITOR

January 27, 2017

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Message from the New Country President: Khawaja Mudassar

Dear PUAN family! I am Khawaja Mudassar Mahmood, newly elected Country President of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for the next two years (2017 – 2019). First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude to the chapter leaderships who supported me through their vote of confidence for my ...

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Alumni Corner: Ignore Disability, Explore Ability

PUAN EDITOR

January 26, 2017

1 min read

Alumni Corner: Ignore Disability, Explore Ability

Alumni Organize Activity for Promotion of Sports Skills among Persons with Disabilities This activity was organized by exchange alumni Sahib Khan Bhand and Abid Lashari in Nawabshah in February 2016 with the sole purpose of creating awareness among people to highlight the need for sports opportunities for persons with disabilities. We are ...

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Alumna Raises Awareness on Learning Disabilities in Students

PUAN EDITOR

January 25, 2017

6 min read

Alumna Raises Awareness on Learning Disabilities in Students

Project Sensitizes Over 900 Participants on the Subject As a teacher, Arif Khan devoted his time and energy in nourishing the young minds with education and knowledge – both in and out of class. However, he often wondered the reasons behind the gaps in learning abilities of his students. “Being ...