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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Bridging Borders Through Film: Shoaib Iqbal’s Visionary Youth Zero MM Film Festival

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Bridging Borders Through Film: Shoaib Iqbal’s Visionary Youth Zero MM Film Festival
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the vibrant city of Lahore, Shoaib Iqbal, an esteemed Kennedy Center alumnus and the Founder of The Little Art, brought a remarkable cinematic experience to life through the Youth Zero MM Film Festival. Under the Alumni Small Grant (ASG) program, this international film festival showcased the ...
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Empowering a Cyber-Secure Future: Dr. Kinza Yousafani’s Impactful Journey

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Empowering a Cyber-Secure Future: Dr. Kinza Yousafani’s Impactful Journey
By: Shehneela Mazhar From the bustling city of Hyderabad, Sindh, Dr. Kinza Yousafani, a U.S. Pakistan University Partnership Program, 2013 alumna, took a bold step to create awareness on the crucial issue of ‘Cyber Security.’ Through a series of workshops in various academic institutes, her Alumni Small Grant (ASG) project ...
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Alumni News Quetta Chapter

Empowering Hazara Girls through Karate: A Success Story by Hameed ul Mehdi

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Empowering Hazara Girls through Karate: A Success Story by Hameed ul Mehdi
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the remote city of Quetta, Pakistan, a remarkable success story unfolded when Hameed ul Mehdi, E-Teacher Online Scholarship Program 2018 alumnus, a passionate human rights defender and educational scholar, embarked on a journey to uplift the lives of the Hazara tribes through sports and psycho-social support. ...
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Alumni News KP Chapter

Awareness Session on International Girl Child Day by PUAN KP Chapter

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Awareness Session on International Girl Child Day by PUAN KP Chapter
By: Shehneela Mazhar We are proud to share the success of an impactful awareness session conducted by our alumna Kainat Kanwal, as part of the PUAN KP Chapter activities. The session focused on “International Girl Child Day” and aimed to empower and promote the rights of girls worldwide. The event ...
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Voices Unsilenced: Talha Ahad Rasheed’s Journey on Combating Human Trafficking

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Voices Unsilenced: Talha Ahad Rasheed’s Journey on Combating Human Trafficking
By: Shehneela Mazhar With courage as high as Margalla hills, Talha Ahad Rasheed, an IVLP 2019 alumnus and member of the Interest Group on Trafficking in Persons from Islamabad embarked on a transformative mission to combat human trafficking through an innovative podcast series. This powerful initiative, funded by the Alumni ...
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PUAN Alumni Shine at USG Funded Everest International Model United Nations, Nepal

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PUAN Alumni Shine at USG Funded Everest International Model United Nations, Nepal
By: Shehneela Mazhar We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of seven talented PUAN alumni who participated in the prestigious Everest International Model United Nations Program, hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, from July 10th to July 14th. This remarkable event brought together aspiring diplomats and future ...
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Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Dr. Maha Yusuf

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Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Dr. Maha Yusuf
By: Shehneela Mazhar We are delighted and proud to announce that one of our distinguished UGRAD alumna, Dr. Maha Yusuf, has been awarded the prestigious “Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship” by Princeton University, USA. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to Dr. Maha’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her determination ...
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PUAN Alumni Excel in Pakistan’s CSS 2022 Examination

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PUAN Alumni Excel in Pakistan’s CSS 2022 Examination
Last month, the Government of Pakistan’s Federal Public Service Commission unveiled the results of the highly competitive Central Superior Service (CSS) 2022 examination. We are thrilled to announce that five talented alumni from the Global Undergraduate, SUSI, and Learning Streams International exchange programs associated with PUAN (Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network) emerged ...
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Pakistani Microfinance Pioneer Dr. Amjad Saqib Wins ‘Global Man of the Decade’ Honour

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Pakistani Microfinance Pioneer Dr. Amjad Saqib Wins ‘Global Man of the Decade’ Honour
By: Shehneela Mazhar The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) proudly celebrates the extraordinary achievement of our esteemed senior Humphrey alumnus, Dr. Amjad Saqib. Renowned for his philanthropic efforts and dedication to uplifting communities, Dr. Saqib has been honored with the prestigious ‘Global Man of the Decade Honour’. As the founder of ...
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Alumni News Internship Program

80 Mentors and 80 Interns Kickstart PUAN Internship Program 2023

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80 Mentors and 80 Interns Kickstart PUAN Internship Program 2023
By: Shehneela Mazhar PUAN Internship Program-2023 is in its full swing as 80 interns across country from Baltistan to Balochistan are busy seeking hands-on experience of practical life under the guidance of our mentors. This year, 80 senior alumni associated with diverse sectors are volunteering their time to help our ...
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