Imagine this: A beacon of hope shining bright, illuminating the path for future changemakers. Yes, that’s exactly what the informative orientation session on the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Competition 2025 delivered!

In a momentous occasion graced by the esteemed Dr. Farhan Essa, President of the Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network Karachi Chapter & CEO of Dr. Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Centres, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation and ambition.
The event wasn’t just an orientation; it was a portal to boundless opportunities and transformative education for individuals armed with at least five years of professional experience and 16 years of formal education.

But wait, there’s more! The stage was set ablaze with the wisdom and expertise of key PUAN members, who dazzled the audience with insightful speeches and a riveting panel discussion.

This wasn’t just any event—it was a historic milestone for the next generation of leaders! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our phenomenal keynote speakers especially Tasawur Ul Carim Baig for connecting us & others for their invaluable contributions. Let’s keep the momentum going, inspiring and being inspired.

It was a night of earnest discussions and mutual understanding. Together, we have pledged to embark on a journey of collective action, aiming to address and overcome the challenges at hand.
We are excited about this new chapter of collaboration between HGSWO and the Metroville leaders. This partnership promises not just to address the current issues but to lay the groundwork for a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

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Reflecting on the success of the Freelancing Seminar, heartfelt thanks were extended to all participants, speakers, and donors for contributing to an enriching journey toward professional excellence. Here’s to a future filled with freelancing triumphs.
The Chairman Mr. Karim Ullah Rozik of HGSWO emphasized the need for similar bootcamps for Karachi’s youth, underscoring the pivotal role village organizations can play in engaging youth in legal and effective freelancing practices. Expressed gratitude for the collaboration and conveyed plans to host similar camps in the future. Special appreciation was reserved for GBLA Mr. Rehman and his dedicated team for providing skill-based training in the area.
The newly elected cabinet shared their plans for their portfolios with the audience. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Vice President HGSWO Mr. Nowshad.

Guest Speakers included : Dr. Fozia Parveen (Assistant Professor AKU-IED), Dr. Salman Shehzad (Associate Professor ICP-University of Karachi), Rizwan Karim (Director PCM-AKUH), Basharat Issa (Lecturer Habib University), Iqbal Barcha ( Trainer, IBA and Szabist), Abbas Ali (CEO Hunza Delight), Izzat Bibi (CEO and Co-founder Chkar.Com), Nosheen Barkat (CEO Co-founder Asqurr), Col. Mehar Ali Baig and Col. Safder Ali Khan spoke at the workshop.

From Left: Dr Fozia Parveen, Dr Salman Shahzed, Basharat Issa, Rizwan Karim Moderator : Ali Ahmad Jaan

The speakers shared their life journey, their experiences, and How tough and hard was to achieve their goal and they discussed related to their fields and what kind of scope is there in different fields.

Besides that, board of directors of HGSWO, head of the civil society organizations and student organizations of Gilgit Baltistan attended the session.