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“IVLP Changed My Life as Journalist”

PUAN EDITOR

September 29, 2022

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Qazi Asif Ali is our IVLP alumnus. He went to the U.S. for this exchange program from March 26th to April 13, 2012, under the theme, “Promoting Transparency and Fighting Corruption”. This program proved to be a great turning point in his life and journalistic career. “All that I have ...

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Fulbright Alumnus Successfully Starts his ASG Project

PUAN EDITOR

September 28, 2022

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Fulbright Alumnus Successfully Starts his ASG Project

By: Shehneela Mazhar ASG grantee Dr. Ali Hussain Kazim who is also our Fulbright alumnus successfully started his grant project titled “Reshaping STEM Workforce Landscape for Economic Growth and Development” funded by the U.S. Mission Pakistan and Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. Under this project, the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, ...

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PUAN Alumna Wins Pakistan Peace Prize Award

PUAN EDITOR

September 27, 2022

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PUAN Alumna Wins Pakistan Peace Prize Award

USG international women of courage alumna Jalila Haider from PUAN Quetta chapter wins first 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 by Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies. She is awarded because of her contribution to bringing tolerance and sustainable peace to the country. She is a strong supporter of protecting the rights of ...

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Fulbright Best Equips You with Knowledge and Expertise

PUAN EDITOR

September 26, 2022

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Fulbright Best Equips You with Knowledge and Expertise

Muhammad Usman Zaheer is our Fulbright alumnus. He went to study at the Colorado State University, Fort Collins (2014-2019). He studied Ph.D. with a major in Epidemiology. The Fulbright Ph.D. program at Colorado State University equipped him with the knowledge, expertise, and social capital necessary to contribute to the people ...

Alumni News Gwadar Chapter

PAUN Gwadar Chapter Celebrates Annual Reunion

PUAN EDITOR

September 26, 2022

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PAUN Gwadar Chapter Celebrates Annual Reunion

PUAN Gwadar chapter recently celebrated its annual reunion. The event had two parts. The first part was an official reunion function whereas the second part comprised of outdoor activities. A total number of 50 participants including scholars, chapter alumni, students, and professionals attended the event. In the official reunion program, ...

Alumni News Sukkur Chapter

PUAN Flood Warriors Rise to Aid Flood Victims

PUAN EDITOR

September 26, 2022

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PUAN Flood Warriors Rise to Aid Flood Victims

Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and wreaked havoc across Pakistan since mid-June leaving large swathes of the country inundated. The cities of Sindh province are no exception, especially Shaheed Benazirabad District previously known as Nawabshah District where villages are submerged in water. The affected population has the overall challenge ...

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God Help those Who Help Themselves

PUAN EDITOR

September 26, 2022

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Inam Hussain Ansari is our YES alumna (2021). She belongs from Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan. Living in a town as small as Skardu, Inam always had big dreams. Inam knew what she wanted so she passionately chased her dream. She had been looking forward to a prestigious scholarship to study abroad ...

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GB Chapter Successfully Conducts PUAN’s Country Project

PUAN EDITOR

September 25, 2022

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GB Chapter Successfully Conducts PUAN’s Country Project

STEAM education has gained popularity during the corona pandemic to meet the demands of a technologically dependent society. Therefore, keeping in mind the importance of STEAM in education, the Gilgit Baltistan Chapter in collaboration with Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit organized an interactive session under PUAN’s Country Project ‘Digital Skills ...

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U.S. Awards Approx. Rs. 1.1 Bn for Cultural Heritage Projects

PUAN EDITOR

September 23, 2022

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U.S. Awards Approx. Rs. 1.1 Bn for Cultural Heritage Projects

Did you know that the United States has awarded approximately 1.1 billion rupees for 30 cultural heritage projects across Pakistan? The historical Frere Hall in Karachi is one of them! Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer visited the iconic Frere Hall building being restored through a $250,000 Ambassadors Fund ...

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Adnan Riaz, Team Left No Stone Unturned in Helping Flood Victims

PUAN EDITOR

September 22, 2022

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Adnan Riaz, Team Left No Stone Unturned in Helping Flood Victims

Unprecedented climate catastrophe across Pakistan forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes overnight. Videos have emerged showing the heart-wrenching predicament of the flood victims as recent floods have left a trail of destruction in Swat where a hill station Madyan is awash in suffering. Madyan has not ...