Alumni News

By Shehneela Mazhar: In a spirit of collaboration and shared dedication to public health, the PUAN Interest Group of Public Health came together on July 25, 2023 for a transformative meet-up, leaving us inspired and motivated to make a difference in the world of healthcare. The meet-up commenced with uplifting ...

By Shehneela Mazhar: We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ms. Rashda Abbas, one of our outstanding alumni, has been selected for the prestigious Hague Academy of International Law’s Summer Courses on Public International Law and Private International Law! This incredible opportunity will allow Rashda to delve deeper into these ...

By Shehneela Mazhar: In a powerful display of leadership and commitment to the environment, PUAN alumnus Hassan Amin spearheaded a transformative training under chapter activities for Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). The event, a thought-provoking workshop on climate change reporting, aimed to sensitize journalists to the significance of eco-journalism in today’s ...

By: Shehneela Mazhar Abid Hussain Lashari, Legislative Fellowship Program-2013 alumnus, is leading an Alumni Small Grant (ASG) in Sindh to Ensure Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Local Government. The Disability ID Card grants special privileges, including job quotas, reserved seats, free education, and medical treatment for cardholders. To ...

By Shehneela Mazhar: In a nation where disasters strike with unforgiving force, a visionary project called “Capacity Building of Student Communities” emerged, spearheaded by the dynamic Dr. Aisha Azhar, Fulbrighter, and supported by the Alumni Small Grant (ASG). This transformative initiative aimed to introduce a foundation course on disaster risk ...

By: Shehneela Mazhar From the city of flowers, Peshawar, KP, a transformational project came to life, fueled by the vision of Dr. Waheed Ullah, Global UGrad alumnus 20111, a passionate catalyst for change. With the unwavering support of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) and the U.S. Mission, the Alumni Small ...

By Shehneela Mazhar: During the past few weeks, the Honorary Counsellors (HCs) of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) have organized 13 different sessions in their respective chapters. The primary objective of these sessions is to increase awareness about harassment and advocate for safety across various settings. These sessions covered a ...

By: Shehneela Mazhar Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, an IVLP alumnus is to get the American Bar Association 2023 Human Rights International Award. The American Bar Association announced that award will be given in recognition of his courageous judgments against political impunity in a time of crisis ...