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Fulbright Alumna Arman Promotes Critical Thinking

Fulbright Alumna Arman Promotes Critical Thinking
Arman Ashraf promotes critical thinking and emphasizes reflecting on one’s emotions to understand oneself better. She teaches development psychology at Forman Christian College, where she engages with students in creative ways. This week’s podcast focuses on how biological and cognitive changes lead to different personalities in children and adolescents. Ashraf ...
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Our Alumnus Aatir Excels as Organizer of Online Events

Our Alumnus Aatir Excels as Organizer of Online Events
Fulbright alumnus Aatir Abdul Rauf leads product and marketing for a virtual events platform, vFairs, where he helps organizations conduct online events to connect with audiences. He organizes tradeshows, job fairs, commencement ceremonies, conferences, and open days– all online. Aatir holds a Master’s in Computer and Information Science from the ...
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American Music Abroad Alumni Create Stunning Music Piece

American Music Abroad Alumni Create Stunning Music Piece
Congratulations to Asad Ul Hafeez and Hamza Akram Qawwal on their collaboration with Aaron Dorfman Music and Dan Andree, formerly of the Henhouse Prowlers on a cross-continental music video. Made possible by American Voices and American Music Abroad virtual programming, the song was written and produced by Asad Ul Hafeez ...
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U.S. Embassy Islamabad to Remain Close on May 30

U.S. Embassy Islamabad to Remain Close on May 30
U.S. Embassy Islamabad will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Embassy will re-open for official business on Tuesday, May 31. Credits: U.S. Embassy Islamabad
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PUAN’s IVLP Alumna Makes it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022

PUAN’s IVLP Alumna Makes it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022
Heartiest congratulations to PUAN’s IVLP alumna for making to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022. Shawana Shah is advocate for women and transgender rights, and co-founder of the non profit organization Da Hawwa Lur. She has been recognised globally for her advocacy for human rights, policy reforms, educating communities about ...
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PUAN Member Tanzila Khan Receives Amal Clooney Award

PUAN Member Tanzila Khan Receives Amal Clooney Award
Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award seeks to honor “young women who have succeeded against the odds to make a lasting difference in their communities.” Amal, the international law and human rights lawyer has been working with The Prince’s Trust since 2019 to personally select the recipients of the award. This ...
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PUAN Member Dr. Farhan Essa’s Inspiring Story

PUAN Member Dr. Farhan Essa’s Inspiring Story
When COVID-19 hit, many were forced to stay home. Millions of frontline workers heroically dedicated their time to fight the pandemic and keep us safe, despite the health risks they faced. PUAN member Dr. Farhan Essa was one of them. Check out this USPAK Changemaker’s inspiring story. https://www.facebook.com/karachi.usconsulate/videos/341163758102797 Credits: U.S. ...
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Sadia Asif and Rana S. Hayat Share Inspiring Stories

Sadia Asif and Rana S. Hayat Share Inspiring Stories
Watch out another episode of Faces of Exchange featuring inspiring stories of PUAN members Sadia Asif – Teacher’s Trainer and Professional Linguist, Founding Director CTL at UMT, Corporate Trainer and Rana Sikandar Hayat – Politician, President PML N Kasur. | The Morning Show | Discover Pakistan TV Credits: Discover Pakistan
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Mr. Ray Castillo Appreciates the Great Work of PUAN Members

Mr. Ray Castillo Appreciates the Great Work of PUAN Members
Approximately 60 senior members of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network met on May 19, 2022, to network and exchange ideas at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel. Mr. Ray Castillo, the Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, spoke at the occasion and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet ...
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A Must Read Op-ed by Our Fulbrighter M. Ali Falak

A Must Read Op-ed by Our Fulbrighter M. Ali Falak
“While the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) broadly underscore the importance of disability-inclusive development, people with disability face exclusion especially in developing countries because of systemic corruption and the absence of a political will. “Read the Op-ed by Fulbrighter Muhamad Ali Falak on how governments can address the inequalities and ...
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