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PUAN International Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2015

PUAN EDITOR

November 27, 2015

2 min read

After months of preparation, hundreds of applications, numerous hours of planning and streamlining, the day is finally here! Today we kick off the PUAN International Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2015 with 160 participants from 6 South Asian nations, 32 international speakers, 18 workshops, two panel sessions and six community outreach projects. We have speakers ...

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AJK Annual Reunion: A Celebration of Active Community Service

PUAN EDITOR

November 18, 2015

5 min read

AJK Annual Reunion: A Celebration of Active Community Service

By Rimsha Ali Shah The stage was set for the 5th annual Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) reunion. Over a hundred attendees filled the room from all over AJK, including Mirpur, Bhimber, Neelum and beyond, all gathered in the chilly November weather in Muzaffarabad. Lubna, ...

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Communicating Through Cricket

PUAN EDITOR

November 13, 2015

6 min read

By Rimsha Ali Shah Why are sports important? When it comes to the most popular sport of Pakistan, cricket, the answer is easy. From late-night street matches, to amateur championships, to the prevailing craze during the official season of the T20s, test matches and the World Cup, cricket is the ...

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My Exchange Experience: Mehwish Riaz Shares Her Thoughts

PUAN EDITOR

November 12, 2015

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My Exchange Experience: Mehwish Riaz Shares Her Thoughts

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From Small Time Farmer To Big Time Producer in Pakistan

PUAN EDITOR

November 4, 2015

6 min read

From Small Time Farmer To Big Time Producer in Pakistan

Alvi may not be a household name in Pakistan yet, but he is starting to gain a reputation in his home province of Punjab, and across the country. He’s not a politician, and he isn’t known for his financial prowess – he’s known for his bitter gourds. In one short ...

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From Concordia to K2: CCI Alumnus Leads Volunteers For Eco-Friendly Tourism Drive

PUAN EDITOR

October 22, 2015

6 min read

From Concordia to K2: CCI Alumnus Leads Volunteers For Eco-Friendly Tourism Drive

By Rimsha Ali Shah. It is not possible to encapsulate the breathtaking magnificence of the savage yet grandiose K2, and the majestic centerpiece of the Karakorum mountain range – Baltoro Glacier – in words. For adventure tourism enthusiasts from Pakistan and beyond, the Gilgit-Baltistan region, and the Baltoro Glacier and ...

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Opening Doors of Opportunity: Internship Program Brings Together Media Students

Puan Editor

October 21, 2015

4 min read

Opening Doors of Opportunity: Internship Program Brings Together Media Students

By: Ummul Baneen As an ICFJ alumna, I have felt that the doors of opportunity are closed for many students of mass communication in Pakistan. As part of the ninth cohort to attend an exchange program in the United States specifically designed for journalists, I realized that our youngsters were ...

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Islamabad Annual Reunion: An Evening of Inspiration, Passion and Leadership

PUAN EDITOR

October 19, 2015

7 min read

By: Rimsha Ali Shah The tweets were pouring in by the minute from all over the world, each accompanied by #PUANISB15. For many alumni, the PUAN Islamabad-Rawalpindi Chapter’s annual reunion was their debut at the largest gathering of exchange alumni from across the twin cities. For others, the evening brought ...

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Indo-Pak Peace Session: Cultural Diplomacy for Peace Promotion

Puan Editor

October 14, 2015

4 min read

Indo-Pak Peace Session: Cultural Diplomacy for Peace Promotion

By: Rimsha Ali Shah “Once we are outside the geographical boundaries of our countries, Pakistanis and Indians become each other’s support system. This bond of friendship should not be constrained once we are back in our countries.” These were the words of Sherzaman, a Community College Initiative Program alumnus from ...

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My Exchange Experience: Rida Ali Shares Her Thoughts

PUAN EDITOR

October 13, 2015

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My Exchange Experience: Rida Ali Shares Her Thoughts

Are you an alumnus of any USG sponsored exchange programs? Did you return in 2015? Do you have a special story to share from your time in the U.S? If you have answered yes to at least 2 out of the three questions, then we would ...