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Sukkur Chapter Holds Lecture on “Leadership, Democracy and Pak-U.S. Relations”

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August 26, 2013

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Sukkur Chapter Holds Lecture on “Leadership, Democracy and Pak-U.S. Relations”

On August 25, students at the Institute of Business Administration – Sukkur joined 25 members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Sukkur chapter for a lecture on “Leadership, Democracy and Pak-U.S. Relations.” The event provided a platform for dialogue, questions and interaction with leaders. Guest speakers included Mr. Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui, Director ...

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Mobility International Exchange Inspires Pakistani Disability Leaders

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August 22, 2013

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Mobility International Exchange Inspires Pakistani Disability Leaders

On August 21, participants in this year’s U.S.-Pakistan Disability Leadership Exchange Program took time to share their experiences and lessons learned for the empowerment of people with disabilities throughout Pakistan. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnus Muhammad Atif created the exchange in partnership with Mobility International, an organization he first ...

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Alumnus Leads Social Media Workshop to Empower Women in AJK

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August 19, 2013

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Alumnus Leads Social Media Workshop to Empower Women in AJK

Exchange alumnus Saqib Javed Raja (IVLP, 2012) led a workshop on “Social Media and Citizenship” August 17-18, 2013, for 25 female participants from Mirpur Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK). The workshop is part of Saqib’s Alumni Small Grant project “Young Women for Peace and Development,” which aims to increase women’s political ...

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Facebook launches live streaming, but only for famous people

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August 12, 2013

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Facebook launches live streaming, but only for famous people

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Pakistani Exchange Alumni Featured in U.S. State Department Magazine

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July 31, 2013

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Pakistani Exchange Alumni Featured in U.S. State Department Magazine

What do a firefighter in Peshawar, a professor in Punjab, and an activist in Islamabad all have in common? They’re all alumni of U.S.-government sponsored exchange programs and featured in the July/August issue of State Magazine, the official publication of the U.S. Department of State. “Our alumni network is full ...

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KP Alumni Lead Community Outreach Programs

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July 10, 2013

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KP Alumni Lead Community Outreach Programs

On June 28, Jasmine Fatima, a 2012 Gloabl UGrad alumna from Parachinar in Kurram Agency, conducted an educational campaign for cancer patients at Agency Head Quarter Hospital Parachinar in Kurram Agency. The area, bordering Afghanistan and North Waziristan Agency, suffers from terrorism and sectarian violence that cripple its socioeconomic and ...

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Karachi Alumni Partner with Lyari Community to Promote Non-Violence

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July 6, 2013

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Karachi Alumni Partner with Lyari Community to Promote Non-Violence

The Karachi chapter of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) organized a cultural event July 5 with community members from the Lyari neighborhood. The event raised awareness about gender discrimination and promoted the benefits of a violence-free society through music, dance, and short skits performed by teenagers and adults from Lyari. ...

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Karachi Consulate Welcomes Returning YES Students

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June 20, 2013

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Karachi Consulate Welcomes Returning YES Students

On June 19, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi welcomed 45 YES students who returned to Pakistan from the United States. Partner institution iEARN hosted the reception, and participating students shared their U.S. experiences and plans for continued community service in Karachi. Consul General Mike Dodman emphasized the role that ...

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KP Alumni Host Summer Tech Camp for Girls

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June 9, 2013

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KP Alumni Host Summer Tech Camp for Girls

KP Alumni teamed up with the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar June 6-7 to host a Summer Tech Camp for underprivileged female students. During the two-day workshop, students learned about social media and created their first email, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. Additionally, they practiced how to use these platforms to raise ...

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Alumni Share Positive U.S. Experiences on Quetta Radio

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May 30, 2013

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Alumni Share Positive U.S. Experiences on Quetta Radio

Two young alumni from Quetta conducted a live Urdu-language interview May 30 on Hot FM 105. They shared with listeners their positive experiences living and studying in the United States and encouraged Baluchistan youth to apply for exchange programs as a way to strengthen ties between the United States and ...