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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Rashda Abbas Makes to Prestigious Hague Academy of International Law’s Summer Courses

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Rashda Abbas Makes to Prestigious Hague Academy of International Law’s Summer Courses
By Shehneela Mazhar: We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ms. Rashda Abbas, one of our outstanding alumni, has been selected for the prestigious Hague Academy of International Law’s Summer Courses on Public International Law and Private International Law! This incredible opportunity will allow Rashda to delve deeper into these ...
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Abid Lashari Creates Awareness About Significance of Disability ID Card

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Abid Lashari Creates Awareness About Significance of Disability ID Card
By: Shehneela Mazhar Abid Hussain Lashari, Legislative Fellowship Program-2013 alumnus, is leading an Alumni Small Grant (ASG) in Sindh to Ensure Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Local Government. The Disability ID Card grants special privileges, including job quotas, reserved seats, free education, and medical treatment for cardholders. To ...
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Igniting Change: Empowering Student Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction

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Igniting Change: Empowering Student Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction
By Shehneela Mazhar: In a nation where disasters strike with unforgiving force, a visionary project called “Capacity Building of Student Communities” emerged, spearheaded by the dynamic Dr. Aisha Azhar, Fulbrighter, and supported by the Alumni Small Grant (ASG). This transformative initiative aimed to introduce a foundation course on disaster risk ...
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Igniting Dreams, Bridging Realities: Empowering Peshawar’s Future Leaders

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Igniting Dreams, Bridging Realities: Empowering Peshawar’s Future Leaders
By: Shehneela Mazhar From the city of flowers, Peshawar, KP, a transformational project came to life, fueled by the vision of Dr. Waheed Ullah, Global UGrad alumnus 20111, a passionate catalyst for change. With the unwavering support of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and the U.S. Mission, the Alumni Small ...
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PUAN HCs Putting their Due Share Towards Empowering Communities

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PUAN HCs Putting their Due Share Towards Empowering Communities
By Shehneela Mazhar: During the past few weeks, the Honorary Counsellors (HCs) of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) have organized 13 different sessions in their respective chapters. The primary objective of these sessions is to increase awareness about harassment and advocate for safety across various settings. These sessions covered a ...
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Alumni News KP Chapter

Promoting Interfaith Harmony: Hasan’s Journey of Understanding and Respect

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Promoting Interfaith Harmony: Hasan’s Journey of Understanding and Respect
By Shehneela Mazhar: In a remarkable effort to promote interfaith harmony, Hasan Amin, a passionate advocate for unity and understanding, spearheaded a series of curated tours as part of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) KP Chapter Activities. These tours were designed to bring students from diverse religious backgrounds together, fostering ...
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Former CJ Tassaduq Hussain to Get American Bar Association 2023 Award

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Former CJ Tassaduq Hussain to Get American Bar Association 2023 Award
By: Shehneela Mazhar Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, an IVLP alumnus is to get the American Bar Association 2023 Human Rights International Award. The American Bar Association announced that award will be given in recognition of his courageous judgments against political impunity in a time of crisis ...
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Alumni News Quetta Chapter

Empowering Quetta with AEIF: Tale of Sustainable Transformation and Community Collaboration

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Empowering Quetta with AEIF: Tale of Sustainable Transformation and Community Collaboration
By: Shehneela Mazhar At the heart of every great change lies a determined individual who strives to make a difference in their community and beyond. One such inspiring figure is our esteemed alumna, Zainab Gohar, Global UGrad alumna, a shining example of what passion, dedication, and a collaborative spirit can ...
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Alumni News Quetta Chapter

Inspiring Minds, Empowering Futures: A Journey of Exchange and Exploration in Quetta

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Inspiring Minds, Empowering Futures: A Journey of Exchange and Exploration in Quetta
By: Shehneela Mazhar Adeel Ahmed, Exchange Ambassador of Pakistan US Alumni NETWORK (PUAN) from the Quetta Chapter, in collaboration with Lincoln Corner Balochistan, orchestrated an enlightening orientation session at “The City School” Quetta Campus. The session aimed to introduce students and teachers to U.S. funded Exchange programs for Pakistani Youth ...
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Empowering Future Leaders in Nanotechnology: A Transformative Workshop by Dr. Habib

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Empowering Future Leaders in Nanotechnology: A Transformative Workshop by Dr. Habib
By: Shehneela Mazhar Led by PUAN alumnus, Dr. Habib, 29 enthusiastic female students and faculty members gathered at the Center for Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE), IIU Islamabad for participating in second workshop under the Alumni Small Grant, titled “US-Funded Workshops for Exposure of High School Students to Nanotechnology ...
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