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Embassy Premieres “Art for Social Change” Film; Highlights Experiences of Exchange Alumni

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January 26, 2014

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Embassy Premieres “Art for Social Change” Film; Highlights Experiences of Exchange Alumni

U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network hosted the premiere of the short film “Art for Social Change,” which documents the experiences of 14 Pakistani artists on an exchange program to the United States, on January 24 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The 14 artists represent a larger ...

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Alumni Celebrate Pakistan’s Unique Heritage at Cultural Diversity Expo

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January 13, 2014

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Alumni Celebrate Pakistan’s Unique Heritage at Cultural Diversity Expo

By Hira Nafees Shah From Punjabis, Kashmiris and Sindhis in the east, to Muhaijirs and Makrani in the south, to Baloch and Pashtun in the west, and the ancient Dardic, Wakhi, Baltistani and Burusho communities in the north, Pakistan is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. ...

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Alums Share Regional Peace-Building Strategies at Conference in Nepal

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January 7, 2014

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Alums Share Regional Peace-Building Strategies at Conference in Nepal

By Hira Nafees Shah Global UGrad alumnus Farmanullah Mohmand had lived in his home district, the Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, all his life, till he was forced to flee in 2009 with his scant belongings. With fierce fighting underway between the Pakistan Army and the militants, ...

Alumni News Chapter Activities Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter KP Chapter

News Round Up: Chapter Activities Focus on Community Outreach

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December 9, 2013

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News Round Up: Chapter Activities Focus on Community Outreach

Global UGrad Alumna Leads Science Workshop for Underprivileged Kids Saba Safdar (2012 Global UGrad alumna) organized a workshop Dec. 1-2 at Islamabad’s National University of Science Technology (NUST) to introduce 40 young minds to the field of science. The participants were students from the Embassy’s English Access program and local ...

Alumni News Karachi Chapter Reunions

More Than 700 Attend Sindh and Baluchistan Regional Reunion in Karachi

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December 6, 2013

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More Than 700 Attend Sindh and Baluchistan Regional Reunion in Karachi

U.S. Consulate General Karachi and the Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) organized the first regional reunion for the Sindh and Baluchistan Alumni Chapters Nov. 23 in Karachi. The reunion attracted more than 700 attendees. Alumni shared success stories, presented about their current activities, and networked with their peers. Chief Guest ...

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Panel Fosters Dialogue on Local Entrepreneurship Challenges and Successes

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November 29, 2013

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Panel Fosters Dialogue on Local Entrepreneurship Challenges and Successes

By Hira Nafees Shah U.S. Embassy Islamabad arranged a panel discussion for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan Nov. 21. A number of academics, businessmen and women took part in the event to foster dialogue on the definition of ‘entrepreneurship’ and how it can ...

Alumni News KP Chapter Reunions

KP/FATA Alumni Reunion Focuses on Interfaith Harmony, Peace Building

PUAN EDITOR

November 22, 2013

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KP/FATA Alumni Reunion Focuses on Interfaith Harmony, Peace Building

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network’s (PUAN) KP/FATA Chapter held its annual reunion Nov. 7-10, 2013 in University of Peshawar’s, Bara Gali Campus. Approximately 70 alumni of U.S. government exchange programs attended. The reunion agenda included speaker sessions, peace activities, dramatic and cultural performances, and team-building games. Senior alumni delivered lectures on ...

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U.S. Exchange Experience Changed Me: Alumni

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November 20, 2013

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U.S. Exchange Experience Changed Me: Alumni

By Hira Nafees Shah U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) hosted a recruitment event for the Global UGrad exchange program Nov. 19 at the National Library in Islamabad. More than 300 undergraduate students from 10 local colleges and universities attended the information session geared toward providing ...

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News Round Up From KP/FATA Alumni Chapter

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November 5, 2013

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News Round Up From KP/FATA Alumni Chapter

Here’s a round up of the latest news from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network’s (PUAN) KP/FATA chapter! Chapter Leadership Recognized: U.S. Consulate General Peshawar recognized the KP/FATA Chapter Executive Council Members’ contributions with Certificates of Appreciation at an Oct. 25 meeting. During the meeting with consulate staff, executive council members shared ...

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Space Camp Alumni Highlight U.S. Exchange Programs

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November 4, 2013

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Space Camp Alumni Highlight U.S. Exchange Programs

Lincoln Corner Karachi partnered with the Space & Upper Atmosphere Commission of Pakistan (SUPARCO) Oct. 5-6 to celebrate World Space Week 2013 at the Pakistan Air Force Museum Karachi. The program included screenings of the film “50 Years of NASA” and presentations by Pakistani NASA Space Camp alumni Ayesha Zubair ...