Tamasha by Khumariyaan: From Peshawar to Austin, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/pakistan.usembassy/videos/10153308451378621/ 2014 Centre Stage alumnus from Pakistan, Khumariyaan have released the music video of their mesmerizing instrumental Tamasha,...
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My Exchange Experience: Danish Omar Shares His Experience
MyExchangeExperience – Danish Omar 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Islamabad Annual Reunion: An Evening of Inspiration, Passion and Leadership
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...
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My Exchange Experience: Malala Khan Shares Her Experience
Are you an alumnus of any USG sponsored exchange program? 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, then we would like to hear...
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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...
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From Concordia to K2: CCI Alumnus Leads Volunteers For Eco-Friendly Tourism...
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...
View ArticleFirst Person: Borderless Thoughts by Sidra Saeed
By: Sidra Saeed, IVLP 2013 “We share the same blue print of life” I have always been interested in getting to know more about Pakistan’s two neighbors, Bangladesh and India. The reason behind this is...
View ArticleFrom 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...
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Program Announcement: Applications Open for SUSI 2016
The U.S. Embassy invites students to apply for the six-week long summer exchange programs, Study of the U.S. Institute for Students Leaders at University of Massachusetts and Study of the U.S....
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Communicating Through Cricket
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...
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AJK Annual Reunion: A Celebration of Active Community Service
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,...
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First Person: From Sindh to D.C. – A transformational professional exchange...
By Prem Sagar It was a rainy, grey August day when my flight landed at Dulles International Airport. ‘Here we are’, I thought to myself. After a rigorous selection process spanning multiple months...
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Happening Today: PUAN International Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference...
The Planning Team 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...
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Hyderabad E-Camp: Empowering the Local Entrepreneurs
By Rimsha Ali Shah Rustic Sindhi handmade accessories were lined up for the judges as Um-e-Haniya, an MSc Agriculture Studies student from Sindh University chalked out her business plan of reviving the...
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Peace and Conflict Resolution: Building bridges of peace
By Rimsha Ali Shah. A footballer, an interfaith harmony expert, an artist, a banker, a corporate trainer, an author and a blogger all sat together on a table. While one was from Sindh, the other was...
View Article#PUAN4PEACE: Reflections from Northern Sri Lanka
By Muttukrishna Sarvananthan, Ph.D., Point Pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka I am an independent academic researcher from the northern–most town of Sri Lanka, namely Point Pedro (PPD) in the Northern...
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