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Cultivating Minds: A Voyage through STEM at 5-Day PUAN’s Masterclass

Cultivating Minds: A Voyage through STEM at 5-Day PUAN’s Masterclass
By: Shehneela Mazhar Amidst the serene landscapes of Murree, a captivating five-day Masterclass unfolded, driven by the collaboration between the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and Kohsar University Murree (KUM). With the steadfast support of the U.S. Mission Pakistan, this event emerged as a beacon of intellectual exploration and innovation, promising ...
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Unveiling Creative Horizons: Empowering Through Film in Skardu

Unveiling Creative Horizons: Empowering Through Film in Skardu
By: Shehneela Mazhar Shahnawaz Ali from the PUAN Baltistan Chapter recently led a transformative Film and Video Production Workshop under Chapter Activities. As the orchestrator of the activity, Shahnawaz Ali ensured its seamless execution, aligning with the PUAN Baltistan Chapter’s commitment to fostering growth and empowerment. In collaboration with the ...
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Dr. Muhammad Ali Falak: Championing Environmental Innovation and Advocacy

Dr. Muhammad Ali Falak: Championing Environmental Innovation and Advocacy
By: Shehneela Mazhar The accomplished individual, Dr. Muhammad Ali Falak, stood as an educationist, engineer, writer, author, poet, and Fulbright Alumnus who has attained his PhD in Civil Engineering, specializing in environmental sustainability, from the esteemed Texas A&M University. A dedicated environmental activist, he frequently composed Op-eds in Daily English ...
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Recap of the HISA Youth Dialogue in Madrid

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Recap of the HISA Youth Dialogue in Madrid
By: Shehneela Mazhar In a remarkable display of leadership and international collaboration, Hamza Akram, our accomplished alumnus of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI), spearheaded an engaging and transformative event – the HISA Youth Dialogue. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸, this dynamic three-day interactive dialogue ...
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Shaping a Brighter Future: Kamran Khan’s Access Program Journey

Shaping a Brighter Future: Kamran Khan’s Access Program Journey
By: Shehneela Mazhar Introducing Kamran Khan, affectionately known as ‘Kamran Adam Khel’. Hailing from FATA FR Kohat, Kamran, has graduate with a degree in mass communication. Kamran shares that his academic life was enriched through the English Access Micro scholarship program at FATA University, a program sponsored by the US ...
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Shehab Farrukh Niazi Empowers Young Female Leaders through Digital Economy

Shehab Farrukh Niazi Empowers Young Female Leaders through Digital Economy
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the ever-evolving landscape of social change and digital transformation, the journey of Shehab Farrukh Niazi, an alumna of Tech Camp South Asia 2018, is a testament to the power of education, mentorship, and empowerment. She embarked on a mission to create a lasting impact on her ...
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Rooted in Purpose: Junaid Iqbal’s Vision for Sustainable Change

Rooted in Purpose: Junaid Iqbal’s Vision for Sustainable Change
By: Shehneela Mazhar Meet Junaid Iqbal, a recent graduate of OPEN GOC fall 2022 and a passionate youth activist from University of Azad Jammu Kashmir (UAJK). He’s the driving force behind the Youth Centric Society-YCS, an organization committed to creating positive change through the power of young people. Junaid’s impactful ...
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Beyond Borders: Dr. Shahla Nazneen’s Environmental Commitment in KP

Beyond Borders: Dr. Shahla Nazneen’s Environmental Commitment in KP
By: Shehneela Mazhar Under our series #PUANEcoWarriors, meet our dedicated environmentalist Dr. Shahla Nazneen! She is recipient of exchange program named “Air Quality”. Having been a part of the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Peshawar since 2008, Dr. Shahla’s dedication to her field has remained evident since ...
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Championing Sustainability: The Inspiring Journey of Hafiz Jawad Sohail

Championing Sustainability: The Inspiring Journey of Hafiz Jawad Sohail
By: Shehneela Mazhar Under our Eco-Warriors series of PUAN, let’s explore Hafiz Jawad Sohail’s impactful journey that unfolds through dedication and empowerment. Emerging from the PUAN Central Punjab (Lahore) chapter, he’s a climate activist and sustainability professional at WWF-Pakistan’s Freshwater Programme. Yet, his influence transcends boundaries. In 2023, Hafiz participated ...
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Fostering ADR Capacity in Pakistan: ASG Initiative by Dr. Nudrat

Fostering ADR Capacity in Pakistan: ASG Initiative by Dr. Nudrat
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the domain of legal progress, the Alumni Small Grant (ASG) led by Dr. Nudrat Piracha took shape as a significant initiative. Commencing on August 8, 2023 a 6-day accredited training emerged as a pivotal platform, drawing 21 eager participants. This training, a vital facet of the ...
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