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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Trafficking in Persons Interest Group Meets for PUAN Talks

Trafficking in Persons Interest Group Meets for PUAN Talks
20 members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network’s (PUAN) Trafficking in Persons interest group recently gathered for PUAN Talks. The group discussed efforts to tackle trafficking challenges in Pakistan. Mr. Kelly Ryan, Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, welcomed the participants and acknowledged their collaborative efforts in leveraging their ...
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Stand Up Against Work Place Harassment

Stand Up Against Work Place Harassment
In today’s world, it’s crucial to assert yourself when faced with workplace harassment. We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the PUAN KP Chapter Activity titled “Assertiveness Training for Workplace Harassment” on July 15, 2023 which was carried out by PUAN alumna Zainab Khalid. This incredible event was ...
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Tech Women Alumna Wins Everest Climate Action Award-23 at Nepal

Tech Women Alumna Wins Everest Climate Action Award-23 at Nepal
Shehnaz Zakia, Tech Women Fall, 22 Alumna has recently received “Everest Climate Action Award 2023” during “South Asian Climate Action Conference” in Kathmandu, Nepal. As the sole winner from Pakistan, the award recognizes her exceptional contributions to raising awareness among local communities and students in Pakistan about climate change and ...
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Alumni News Jamshoro Chapter

Jamshoro Chapter Holds Annual Reunion Attracting 200 Alumni

Jamshoro Chapter Holds Annual Reunion Attracting 200 Alumni
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Jamshoro Chapter recently celebrated its Annual Alumni Grand Reunion 2023 at Indus Hotel Hyderabad. Over 200 alumni, representing various districts and exchange/in-country programs, gathered to reconnect, share experiences, and strengthen U.S.-Pak bilateral ties. The event featured speeches by distinguished guests, including Mr. Vince Murphy, Cultural Affairs ...
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Alumni News South AJK Chapter

South Punjab Fellows Receive Orientation on USG Funded Exchanges

South Punjab Fellows Receive Orientation on USG Funded Exchanges
Waqas Zaffar, the Exchange Ambassador for the South Punjab Chapter, recently conducted an informative session at Tech Heaven Institute, Multan. During the session, Waqas had the pleasure of sharing valuable insights with the students about various exchange programs and opportunities funded by the U.S. government. To ensure maximum participation, he ...
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Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Quetta Chapter

ASG on Capacity Building Training for English Teachers Concludes in Quetta

ASG on Capacity Building Training for English Teachers Concludes in Quetta
Capacity Building Training for English Teachers under Alumni Small Grant (ASG) successfully concludes in Quetta City after 10 weeks. The interactive sessions focused on modern teaching strategies and were delivered by a PUAN TEA alumnus Salman Khan. Participants gained knowledge in communicative language teaching, technology integration, and more. The diverse ...
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7 USG Alumni Attend MUN Nepal

7 USG Alumni Attend MUN Nepal
Seven PUAN alumni are attending USG funded Everest International Model United Nations Program hosted by U.S. Embassy Katmandu in Nepal from July 10-14! Go Team PUAN and conquer the event. Our delegate includes: Asifa Khan, Nauman Mohib, Muhammad Hassan Dajana, Ayesha Shaikh, Nabila Abbass, Dua Amir and Mohsin Ali. P.S. ...
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Alumni News Sukkur Chapter

Sukkur Annual Reunion Attracts 200 Plus Alumni

Sukkur Annual Reunion Attracts 200 Plus Alumni
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Sukkur Chapter recently celebrated its Annual Alumni Reunion at Sukkur. Over 200 alumni, representing various districts and exchange/in-country programs, gathered to reconnect, share experiences, and strengthen U.S.-Pak bilateral ties. The event featured speeches by distinguished guests, including Fareeha Fatima, the Alumni Coordinator for Sindh & Balochistan ...
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Alumni News Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter

ISB Chapters Hosts Symposium on Climate Smart Cities

ISB Chapters Hosts Symposium on Climate Smart Cities
The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Chapter in Islamabad hosted a symposium Smart Cities’ Positive Impact on Climate Change. Speakers included academics, legal experts, social change advocates, and real estate and development business leaders. Public Diplomacy Officer Mr. Kelly Ryan and Economic Officer Mr. Austin McKinney (ESTH) from U.S. Embassy, Islamabad ...
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Making AI and Robotics Accessible to Underprivileged

Making AI and Robotics Accessible to Underprivileged
Khet Kumar, Global UGrad alumnus 2015, is a seasoned professional in the field of Robotics and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education. He has made it his mission to bring Robotics and AI education to underprivileged students around the country with a vision to create an audience of ...
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