Chapter Activities

Central Punjab Chapter Chapter Activities

Empowering Sustainability: PUAN’s Nanotechnology Symposium at UET Lahore

PUAN EDITOR

August 19, 2023

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Empowering Sustainability: PUAN’s Nanotechnology Symposium at UET Lahore

By: Shehneela Mazhar Under the enthusiastic leadership of Fulbrighter Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar, PUAN’s Central Punjab Chapter orchestrated the remarkable International Symposium on Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Development at UET Lahore. Prof. Dr. Habib ur Rehman, the Vice Chancellor, graced the event alongside Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid Rafique and ...

Chapter Activities North AJK Chapter

Empowering Youth Voices: PUAN’s Session Sparks Dialogue on Democracy

PUAN EDITOR

August 19, 2023

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Empowering Youth Voices: PUAN’s Session Sparks Dialogue on Democracy

By: Shehneela Mazhar In a thought-provoking collaboration with Lincoln Corner Muzaffarabad, Vice President Kaneez Ayesha Abbasi of PUAN North AJK Chapter orchestrated an engaging session that delved deep into the intricacies of Pakistan’s parliamentary system. The event, a convergence of intellect and aspiration, brought together a diverse group of 45-50 ...

Chapter Activities Sukkur Chapter

Uniting Against Injustice: PUAN Sukkur Chapter Champions Anti-Trafficking Efforts

PUAN EDITOR

August 19, 2023

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Uniting Against Injustice: PUAN Sukkur Chapter Champions Anti-Trafficking Efforts

By: Shehneela Mazhar In a remarkable display of dedication and collaboration, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Sukkur Chapter, under the leadership of the esteemed Shahnaz Lakho, Associate Professor and Human Rights Activist, spearheaded a pivotal chapter activity that left an indelible mark on the fight against human trafficking. With unwavering ...

Alumni News Chapter Activities PUAN Talks The Alumni Corner

PUAN Talks – Facilitating Discussion on Women’s Rights in Pakistan

PUAN EDITOR

April 12, 2019

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PUAN Talks – Facilitating Discussion on Women’s Rights in Pakistan

“Give me an educated mother, I shall promise you the birth of a civilized, educated nation” ~Napolean Such quotations, success stories, and inspiration were presented to alumni in the monthly PUAN Talk series on Tuesday March 26th, 2019. The event took place in collaboration with the National Incubation Center whose ...

Alumni News Chapter Activities Jamshoro Chapter

On this Independence Day Beat the Heat and Plant a Tree

PUAN EDITOR

August 9, 2018

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On this Independence Day Beat the Heat and Plant a Tree

UGRAD alumna, Maryam Khan, found an innovative way to celebrate Pakistan’s 71st Independence Day. Instead of decorating her house with usual green and white Pakistan pennants, she set up a roadside stall in her city Jamshoro, that grabbed everyone’s attention. The stall with a banner that read ‘beat the heat ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Chapter Activities

Training to Empower Teachers through Technology

PUAN EDITOR

September 25, 2017

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Training to Empower Teachers through Technology

Waiting for the participants to settle down, Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) programme alumnus, Rajesh Goswami smiled as he took the stage to conduct the workshop he had tirelessly worked for over the past few weeks. Goswami is of the view that education without technology is like a pen without ...

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PUAN in 2015

PUAN EDITOR

December 31, 2015

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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 Small Grants Alumni Success Story Baltistan Chapter Chapter Activities Gilgit Chapter Gwadar Chapter Jamshoro Chapter

Alumni Pay Tribute to Peace in Service Activities throughout Pakistan

Puan Editor

June 5, 2015

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Alumni Pay Tribute to Peace in Service Activities throughout Pakistan

By Hira Nafees Shah The Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network celebrated the importance of peace, tolerance, and harmony through a series of community service events held nationwide for “peace week” from May 25th to May 31st. More than 3,000 alumni, students, and leadership of the twelve local chapters of the network enthusiastically ...

Chapter Activities First Person

First Person: Indo-Pak Gender Session – Changing Perceptions & Stereotypes

PUAN EDITOR

January 21, 2015

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First Person: Indo-Pak Gender Session – Changing Perceptions & Stereotypes

By Rimsha Ali Shah–Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Alumna Pakistan and India share a similar socio-economic and cultural context when it comes to the sexes and society. As a woman, time and again I have strongly felt that we need to engage our male counterparts to sensitize and ...

Alumni News Chapter Activities Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter

PUAN Islamabad session Highlights need for Nuanced Discussion about Partition

Puan Editor

August 13, 2014

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PUAN Islamabad session Highlights need for Nuanced Discussion about Partition

By Hira Nafees Shah The Islamabad chapter of the Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network arranged an international online discussion session exploring Pakistani and Indian perspectives on the 1947 Partition of their two countries on Saturday, August 9th 2014. Indian Fulbright Alumnus Jasmine Shah was the chief guest on the occasion who addressed ...