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Karachi Alumna Develops Next Generation of Performers

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May 12, 2015

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Karachi Alumna Develops Next Generation of Performers

By Hira Nafees Shah It was a hot day in February in Karachi, but the playground of the public high school in Liaquatabad was packed with female students, despite the fact that the exams had recently concluded. Giggles broke out from time to time as two audacious students made their ...

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First Person: The Literati Glitterati and Me

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May 4, 2015

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First Person: The Literati Glitterati and Me

By Ayesha Fazlur Rahman I was asked by the US Embassy to moderate the session on Art and Cultural Diplomacy at the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) 2015, since I often moderate sessions and make announcements at PUAN events. It all began in 2007 when I was a graduate student on ...

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Alumna’s Career Counselling Workshops Serve as Beacon of Light for Special Persons

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April 12, 2015

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Alumna’s Career Counselling Workshops Serve as Beacon of Light for Special Persons

By Hira Nafees Shah Intermediate student Zain-ul-Abidin was only five when he had a devastating fever which left him disabled. Although he could join his friends in running around the park, he really felt left out when he couldn’t hold the bat to play cricket. Day to day chores were ...

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First Person: An Indian’s Trip to Pakistan

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March 28, 2015

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First Person: An Indian’s Trip to Pakistan

By Aarefa Johari, Indian Journalist When I got selected for the PUAN Women’s Empowerment Conference in Pakistan, I was excited about meeting so many like-minded professionals from across Asia who all believe in women’s rights and work towards it, I was looking forward to stimulating discussions and, of course, travelling ...

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First Person Account: UMass Delegation Visits Important Pakistani Govt Buildings

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March 24, 2015

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First Person Account: UMass Delegation Visits Important Pakistani Govt Buildings

By Neha Deshpande On Tuesday 17th February 2015, four members of an American delegation with the UMass Donahue Institute Civic Initiative were able to take part in various activities at some of the most important government buildings in Pakistan. Their visits were planned by Pakistani SUSI alumni Daniyal Hassan and ...

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Questions of Power: Women Empowerment Across Asia

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March 19, 2015

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Questions of Power: Women Empowerment Across Asia

By Hira Nafees Shah A young Indian journalist raising her voice against an injustice that was committed against her. A Pakistani politician fighting the odds to change the system. A Bangladeshi working woman who dared to venture into an industry that few would risk. An Afghani woman making an impact ...

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SUSI Team Spirit! Alumni Gather from Far and Wide to Hold Service Event with Former Teachers

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February 26, 2015

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SUSI Team Spirit! Alumni Gather from Far and Wide to Hold Service Event with Former Teachers

By Hira Nafees Shah Splattered with mud and grinning from ear to ear, more than a dozen school children of varying ages dashed around the playground. It was raining lightly but neither the kids, nor the American grown-ups who joined in their soccer match, seemed concerned. With a forceful kick, ...

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More Opportunities: GIST Tech-I Competition

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February 23, 2015

3 min read

More Opportunities: GIST Tech-I Competition

Hello to all of our aspiring Pakistani entrepreneurs! The U.S. Department of State is announcing another great international program designed to give you an edge in developing your tech idea into a booming tech business. Read on for all the details about the GIST Tech-I program, and how to get ...

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U.S. Exchange Alumna Abia Akram Included in UN Women of Achievement List

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February 17, 2015

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U.S. Exchange Alumna Abia Akram Included in UN Women of Achievement List

Congratulations to U.S./Pakistan Disability Leadership Professional Exchange Program Alumna Abia Akram who has made it to the United Nations Women of Achievement list! She is the first woman from Pakistan to be the Coordinator for the Commonwealth Young Disabled People’s Forum, in addition to being the first woman with disabilities ...

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PUAN Management Hones Rules of Business in Annual Planning Moot

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February 12, 2015

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PUAN Management Hones Rules of Business in Annual Planning Moot

By Hira Nafees Shah The fifth annual National Executive Committee meeting of the 12 local chapters of the Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network (PUAN) took place from January 31 to February 1 in Islamabad. During the meeting, the presidents, general secretaries, and finance secretaries highlighted their achievements in the past year, and ...