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Combating Trafficking in Pakistan: Mobilizing Youth and Raising Awareness

PUAN EDITOR

April 14, 2023

4 min read

Combating Trafficking in Pakistan: Mobilizing Youth and Raising Awareness

By: Shehneela Mazhar Dr. Farhan Navid Yousaf, a Fulbright fellow in 2011, has been actively working on the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Pakistan. He completed his PhD in sociology focusing on TIP and has co-authored two books and several research articles on various aspects of TIP in ...

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Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan: Fulbright Alumnus and U.S. Consulate General Discuss Way Forward

PUAN EDITOR

April 13, 2023

4 min read

Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan: Fulbright Alumnus and U.S. Consulate General Discuss Way Forward

On March 22, 2023, the U.S. Consul General William K. Makaneole, based at the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, Pakistan, met with Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, a Fulbright alumni and Chairman at the Barani Agriculture Research institute (BARI) in Chakwal. Dr. Iqbal is a renowned agricultural scientist who has been ...

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USPWC Invites Applications for Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs

PUAN EDITOR

April 13, 2023

5 min read

USPWC Invites Applications for Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs

The U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council (USPWC) and USPWC member Paklaunch are accepting applications for up to 60 Pakistani women business owners to participate in the first cohort of the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council-Paklaunch Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs. USPWC aims to increase the volume of mid- to late-stage entrepreneurs focused on U.S.-Pakistan job ...

Alumni News Karachi Chapter

Karachi Consulate and PUAN Host Multicultural Iftar Event at Karachi

PUAN EDITOR

April 11, 2023

3 min read

Karachi Consulate and PUAN Host Multicultural Iftar Event at Karachi

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi and Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) recently hosted an interfaith Iftar event to promote religious harmony and mutual respect. The event was held during the holy month of Ramadan and brought together over 100 guests from various sectors, including media, ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Karachi Chapter

Mangroves vs. Climate Change: Protecting Karachi Coasts under ASG

PUAN EDITOR

April 11, 2023

3 min read

Mangroves vs. Climate Change: Protecting Karachi Coasts under ASG

By: Shehneela Mazhar Karachi, also known as mini Pakistan, is a bustling city with a population of over 20 million people located on the Arabian sea coastline. As the sea level continues to rise and climate change poses a threat, the need for natural protection for the residents and marine ...

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She Can Goal: Khola Saeed’s Journey to Promoting Women’s Football in Kashmir

PUAN EDITOR

April 7, 2023

3 min read

She Can Goal: Khola Saeed’s Journey to Promoting Women’s Football in Kashmir

By: Shehneela Mazhar Khola Saeed Raja is a Summer Sisters Program alumna from 2016 and a strong advocate of women empowerment, particularly for women in her region, Kashmir. Through her small projects, she aims to uplift the spirits of the often-neglected Kashmiri women. Currently, she is working on a startup ...

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UGrader Sumaira’s ASG Promotes Mental Health for PWDs

PUAN EDITOR

April 5, 2023

5 min read

UGrader Sumaira’s ASG Promotes Mental Health for PWDs

By: Shehneela Mazhar Sumaira Malik, a Global UGrad alumna from 2014, has recently carried out an impactful Small Grant project aimed at promoting social cohesion for persons with disabilities through Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) in Pakistan. Sumaira has over seven years of experience managing projects that focus on ...

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ASG URAN’s Impact: Storytelling to Bridge Communities

PUAN EDITOR

April 4, 2023

5 min read

ASG URAN’s Impact: Storytelling to Bridge Communities

By: Shehneela Mazhar Naveed Hameed, ELP alumnus 2016, is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller who serves as the creator and director of Kahani Sunao (“Tell A Story”) Storytelling School, an organization that aims to bridge the gaps among different communities through storytelling. The school has reached over 700 diverse youth ...

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IVLP Alumnus Dr. Adil Najam Becomes WWF’s President

PUAN EDITOR

April 4, 2023

4 min read

IVLP Alumnus Dr. Adil Najam Becomes WWF’s President

By: Shehneela Mazhar The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has recently made an exciting announcement: Dr. Adil Najam, a renowned academic and policy expert, has been appointed as the organization’s next President. Dr. Najam will be taking over from the outgoing interim President, Neville Isdell, and will begin his role ...

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Dr. Saima’s ASG on Social Cohesion of PWDs Concludes

PUAN EDITOR

April 3, 2023

5 min read

Dr. Saima’s ASG on Social Cohesion of PWDs Concludes

By: Shehneela Mazhar Over 60 percent of Pakistan’s population comprises youth but with limited avenues of learning and exposure outside the traditional classroom environment which is still dominated by exam-based instruction. Students do well in exams but are hardly prepared to do well in life. In order to address this ...