Alumni Success Story

Roundtable Discussion: Translating Exchange Experiences to Help Communities

PUAN EDITOR

January 21, 2016

3 min read

Roundtable Discussion: Translating Exchange Experiences to Help Communities

By Rimsha Ali Shah. Fourteen alumni from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) participated in a roundtable discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons yesterday in Islamabad. President of the PUAN Islamabad Chapter, Haseeb Kiyani opened the dialogue with an overview of the 12 chapters of PUAN nationwide ...

Alumni News Alumni Success Story

IVLP Alumnus from Tando Soomro Discusses Citizen Activism and Good Governance

PUAN EDITOR

January 5, 2016

5 min read

IVLP Alumnus from Tando Soomro Discusses Citizen Activism and Good Governance

By Rimsha Ali Shah In 1987 things took a sharp turn for the inhabitants of Tando Soomro, a village situated 50 km away from Hyderabad. For years the village was plagued by poor governance and law and order, until finally the locals decided to take control of the situation. As ...

Alumni in the Press Alumni News Alumni Success Story Chapter Activities Thematic Conference

PUAN in 2015

PUAN EDITOR

December 31, 2015

11 min read

By Rimsha Ali Shah “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” Brad Paisley. As we welcome 2016 tomorrow and begin the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN)’s next 365-page book, let’s take a look at how 2015 has been for PUAN. With twelve chapters ...

Alumni News Alumni Success Story Alumni Voices

In Conversation with Kanza Javed

PUAN EDITOR

December 22, 2015

10 min read

By Rimsha Ali Shah. “There are no plans, just people fooling themselves by attempting to design their fates and futures. It makes them feel invincible, even if it’s for a transient period of time.” ― Kanza Javed, Ashes, Wine and Dust She began writing at the age of 17 and ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Alumni Success Story

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 ...

Alumni News Alumni Success Story

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 ...

Alumni in the Press Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Alumni Success Story

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 ...

Alumni News Alumni Success Story Internship Program Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter PUAN POST Reunions

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 ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Alumni Success Story

Pakistan Law Moot: Strengthening Legal Skills of Tomorrow’s Lawyers

Puan Editor

October 8, 2015

11 min read

Pakistan Law Moot: Strengthening Legal Skills of Tomorrow’s Lawyers

By Rimsha Ali Shah “All rise, the court is now in session!” Twenty-four aspiring lawyers stood still as the respected judges took the bench in the first-ever Pakistan Law Moot, organized by Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) member Mr. Daniyal Hasan, through the Alumni Small Grants program and supported by the ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Alumni Success Story

Tamasha by Khumariyaan: From Peshawar to Austin, Texas

PUAN EDITOR

October 1, 2015

1 min read

Tamasha by Khumariyaan: From Peshawar to Austin, Texas

2014 Centre Stage alumnus from Pakistan, Khumariyaan have released the music video of their mesmerizing instrumental Tamasha, proudly supported by U.S. Embassy Pakistan. The video showcases the band’s experience playing alongside American musicians during their 2014 U.S. tour and their performance in the first-ever Pakistani Showcase at the SXSW Music Festival ...