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Fostering Harmony through Culture, Art and Dialogue

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June 16, 2016

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Fostering Harmony through Culture, Art and Dialogue

By Rimsha Ali Shah. Asmat Jogezia had found his experience in the journalistic world to be an eye-opener to the realities of the world before him. This time around, when he was joining a diverse group of participants for an interfaith harmony seminar, he was not too sure what to ...

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Inclusive Education: Project Prompts Discussion on Disability Inclusivity in Higher Education

PUAN EDITOR

June 8, 2016

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Inclusive Education: Project Prompts Discussion on Disability Inclusivity in Higher Education

By Rimsha Ali Shah. “Would you call a person disabled if they are unable to read in a room that is pitch black?” Or would that be an external limitation? Can we define what is “normal”? If not, how can we define “disability”? Atif Sheikh, founder of Special Talent Exchange ...

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Lahore Hosts Over 400 Alumni from Punjab for Sangat 2016

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June 3, 2016

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Lahore Hosts Over 400 Alumni from Punjab for Sangat 2016

By Rimsha Ali Shah. “Lahore, Lahore, Ae!” (Lahore is Lahore) sums up the colorful cultural vistas of this historic city. Lahore, also known as the “Walled City,” holds vestiges from the Mughal Era, including 6 of the original 13 gates, historic mosques, and magnificent forts. The city’s rich cultural heritage ...

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Bold and Brave: Workshop Unlocks Key Survival Tips for Women with Disabilities

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May 24, 2016

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Bold and Brave: Workshop Unlocks Key Survival Tips for Women with Disabilities

By Rimsha Ali Shah “For the first five years after my accident, I was bedridden and oblivious; there was no guidance available for a person like me with such a severe disability because of my spinal cord injury.” Fast forward to the present. An independent and self-assured Maria Qureshi was ...

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In Conversation with Afzal Khan

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May 20, 2016

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By Rimsha Ali Shah. “Even as a student of business administration, I was aware of what I wanted to do in life: change lives – and not in the cliché term, but with actionable change through policy and legislation.” In this month’s spotlight profile, we document the journey of Afzal ...

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Sinder Alumni Reunion: Exchange Alumni from Sindh and Gwadar Convene

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May 17, 2016

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Sinder Alumni Reunion: Exchange Alumni from Sindh and Gwadar Convene

By Rimsha Ali Shah Decorated with smiles, chatter, and giggles, the Pakistan-American Cultural Center was alive and full of pleasant nostalgia on the evening of April 16, 2016. Despite the humidity encapsulating Karachi that evening, alumni from across Sindh and Gwadar decided that “the show must go on!” The Sinder ...

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21st Century Learning: Empowering Educators through Innovations in Learning

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May 9, 2016

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21st Century Learning: Empowering Educators through Innovations in Learning

By Rimsha Ali Shah. “As an educator from Pakistan’s higher education sector, this symposium has helped me learn the cutting-edge technologies and pedagogies that are out there,” said Tanzeel, an attendee of the first ever international conference for educators in Pakistan. Addressing these key developments in an age of education ...

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In Conversation with Kamran Javed

PUAN EDITOR

April 28, 2016

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By Rimsha Ali Shah. Standing in the center of the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) ground for the third installment of Music Mela, Kamran Javed was feeling the mid-day April heat but his focus did not falter. Having previously served as the logistics lead for the first two Music Melas, ...

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Alumni Discuss PUAN Success Stories in Round Table Discussion

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April 22, 2016

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Alumni Discuss PUAN Success Stories in Round Table Discussion

“Joining Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is a lifetime package,” Maryum Qasim, an alumna of the Kennedy Lugar – Youth Exchange and Study program explained to Dr.Katherine Brown, Executive Director of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy while discussing her work as an alumna with PUAN. Qasim was among ...

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Round-up: 30 Under 30 Women Achievers

PUAN EDITOR

April 1, 2016

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This March, Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network celebrated the wonderful women achievers around us! Each day for the past 30 days we have highlighted one woman achiever from within the alumni network. Our list included female engineers, health specialists, pilots, authors, artists, musicians, lawyers, activists, teachers, sportswomen and many other talented female powerhouses. Let’s ...