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Program Announcement: Applications Open for SUSI 2016

PUAN EDITOR

November 12, 2015

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Program Announcement: Applications Open for SUSI 2016

The U.S. Embassy invites students to apply for the six-week long summer exchange programs, Study of the U.S. Institute for Students Leaders at University of Massachusetts and Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Women Leadership at University of Kansas. The program is open for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate ...

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My Exchange Experience: Mehwish Riaz Shares Her Thoughts

PUAN EDITOR

November 12, 2015

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My Exchange Experience: Mehwish Riaz Shares Her Thoughts

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From Small Time Farmer To Big Time Producer in Pakistan

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November 4, 2015

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From Small Time Farmer To Big Time Producer in Pakistan

Alvi may not be a household name in Pakistan yet, but he is starting to gain a reputation in his home province of Punjab, and across the country. He’s not a politician, and he isn’t known for his financial prowess – he’s known for his bitter gourds. In one short ...

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From Concordia to K2: CCI Alumnus Leads Volunteers For Eco-Friendly Tourism Drive

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October 22, 2015

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From Concordia to K2: CCI Alumnus Leads Volunteers For Eco-Friendly Tourism Drive

By Rimsha Ali Shah. It is not possible to encapsulate the breathtaking magnificence of the savage yet grandiose K2, and the majestic centerpiece of the Karakorum mountain range – Baltoro Glacier – in words. For adventure tourism enthusiasts from Pakistan and beyond, the Gilgit-Baltistan region, and the Baltoro Glacier and ...

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Islamabad Annual Reunion: An Evening of Inspiration, Passion and Leadership

PUAN EDITOR

October 19, 2015

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By: Rimsha Ali Shah The tweets were pouring in by the minute from all over the world, each accompanied by #PUANISB15. For many alumni, the PUAN Islamabad-Rawalpindi Chapter’s annual reunion was their debut at the largest gathering of exchange alumni from across the twin cities. For others, the evening brought ...

My Exchange Experience

My Exchange Experience: Rida Ali Shares Her Thoughts

PUAN EDITOR

October 13, 2015

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My Exchange Experience: Rida Ali Shares Her Thoughts

Are you an alumnus of any USG sponsored exchange programs? Did you return in 2015? Do you have a special story to share from your time in the U.S? If you have answered yes to at least 2 out of the three questions, then we would ...

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Tamasha by Khumariyaan: From Peshawar to Austin, Texas

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October 1, 2015

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Tamasha by Khumariyaan: From Peshawar to Austin, Texas

2014 Centre Stage alumnus from Pakistan, Khumariyaan have released the music video of their mesmerizing instrumental Tamasha, proudly supported by U.S. Embassy Pakistan. The video showcases the band’s experience playing alongside American musicians during their 2014 U.S. tour and their performance in the first-ever Pakistani Showcase at the SXSW Music Festival ...

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My Exchange Experience: Um-E-Salma Shares Her Thoughts

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September 30, 2015

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My Exchange Experience: Um-E-Salma Shares Her Thoughts

Are you an alumnus of any USG sponsored exchange programs? Did you return in 2015? Do you have a special story to share from your time in the U.S? If you have answered yes to at least 2 out of the three questions, then we would like to ...

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The Business of News: Alumni Attend Karachi Journalism Summit

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August 6, 2015

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The Business of News: Alumni Attend Karachi Journalism Summit

By Hira Nafees Shah Negotiating time off is never easy for a news professional, but for senior journalist Awais Hameed, attendance at the alumni summit in Karachi at the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) was a “couldn’t miss” opportunity to enhance his media skills. “I have worked in electronic ...

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Young Leaders Scouts Bond with Nature during Camp

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July 6, 2015

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Young Leaders Scouts Bond with Nature during Camp

By Hira Nafees Shah Tenth-grader Aimen Gul laughed as she tried to balance on top of her teammate to create a human pyramid – an unusual sight in Pakistan, and not only because of the activity, but also because Aimen was taking part in a co-educational camp sponsored by the ...