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Submitted by ITA 1

Table of Contents Acknowledgement...3 Project Background...4 Focus of 2009 PELI... 4 Project Methodology...5 The purpose of the report:... 5 ITA s Responsibilities... 5 Descriptions of activities and timeline...6 AEXES...10 AEX I (Timeline & Activities)... 11 AEX II (Solicitation letter)... 13 AEX III (Interview Sessions)... 18 AEX- IV (DS 2019) DS 2019 Information... 19 Data for US embassy...23 AEX V (Visa interview briefing)...25 Pictures Gallery...26 Submitted by ITA 2

Acknowledgement ITA is indebted to a multitude of professionals and institutions who continue to contribute to make this program successful. In each phase of the program partners from varying pursuits have helped ITA in meeting program milestones. Special thanks are due to the heads of the Education Punjab, University of Education Lahore, Directorate of Staff Development Punjab (DSD) Islamabad, Federal College of Education (FCE) Islamabad, Education of Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Agha Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), ational Institute of Science and Technical Education (ISTE), and the Education WFP/FATA. ITA also acknowledges all the facilitation provided by Blake Allen- Director of PELI Institute, Mr. Adam Meier- Program Officer from the State Department USA, and the local communities of Plymouth State. ITA expresses gratitude to US Embassy in Islamabad for their support and facilitation during this phase of the program. Submitted by ITA 3

Project Background Since 2003 PSU and ITA have been involved in a collaborative program of work funded by the U.S State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to promote quality education in Pakistan through professional development summer institute held at the Plymouth State University for the Pakistani educators to promote mutual goodwill and understanding between the people of United States and Pakistan. Other than the Educational component of the program, the broader objective of the PSU Summer Institute is to promote a cultural exchange between the two countries and its people. Like previous years, the pre-departure phase this year is an intensive one covering participants nominations, selection, tests, interviews and visa processing. Focus of 2009 PELI Active and Responsible Citizenship through Education in Cultural Heritage Preservation and Environmental Stewardship Project goals: Goal 1: Foster respect amongst the diverse cultures of Pakistan and the United States through the examination of educational leadership as a keystone of civil society, with a focus on ethical decision-making and advocacy for change. Goal 2: Transform institutional and individual understanding of best practices and innovations in science education, incorporating environmental models. Goal 3: Share strategies for the effective delivery of environmental literacy in English with a focus on clarity and appropriate technical terminology. Goal 4: Engage educators in the development and implementation of Master Action Plans that assist them in translating Institute content into culturally appropriate, best pedagogical practices within Pakistan s curricular and societal frameworks and in affecting change in the educational sector. Goal 5: Develop strategic planning initiatives to expand alumni outreach and engagement. Submitted by ITA 4

The project entails three key components: (1) The design and implementation of a four-week Institute for Pakistani educational leaders hosted by Plymouth State University (2) Follow-on activities in Pakistan (3) A formative and summative evaluation of all program components throughout the grant Project Methodology A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PSU and ITA provides the framework and outlines the basis for an ongoing program of work between the two partners until 31 st March 2010. The formal MoU was signed in January 2009 but the scope of work and respective roles and responsibilities of ITA and PSU were broadly outlined and defined by the Chairperson ITA- Baela Jamil, Program Incharge ITA - Beena Raza, and Blake Allen - Project Director at PSU. Having gone through this initial phase, prior to signing of the MoU, this phase focused on the specific tasks and activities highlighted as per the work plan until the pre-departure phase of the selected participants for this program. The purpose of the report: The purpose of this interim report is to outline the key activities and their progress designed and executed by ITA from the period Jan 2009 31st March 2009. Through the submission of this report ITA also seeks a further transfer of funds from PSU as per signed in MOU to support the continued work on the agreed upon key program activities currently underway, and proceed further with the key tasks and activities that need to be carried out prior to the departure of the 20 selected participants for the 4 week training in the US in early July. ITA s Responsibilities The formal MOU was signed in Jan 2009 as mentioned above, the scope of the work and respective roles and responsibilities of ITA and PSU were mutually outlined and discussed by both the partner organizations. 1. ITA shall include all pre-institute and post-institute services in Pakistan for the selected participants. ITA shall be responsible for all costs associated with these services which shall include but not be limited to. 2. Undertake the recruitment process using criteria agreed upon by PSU and in consultation with the Governments of the United States and Pakistan. ITA shall make every effort to provide the list of final candidates to PSU and the State Department as per the time line in the work plan Submitted by ITA 5

3. Provide a day-long Pre-departure Orientation Session in Pakistan for all participants including in-country travel, meals and lodging. It is understood that the Education Minister and the United States Ambassador will be invited in the Orientation. 4. Airline Travel Requirements: a) ITA will price round-trip flight arrangements for participants from Pakistan to Boston, Massachusetts, using the most direct flights possible, as the budget will allow, and notify the PSU contact of the best price available. b) Subject to approval by PSU, ITA will procure a block booking of 20 round trip tickets. c) ITA will, to the best of its ability, reserve airline tickets with one of the following U.S. flag carriers: American, orthwest, United, US Air, Continental & Delta (or a designated partner) for travel from, at the very least, the United Kingdom to the United States and return travel. 5. Provide interim programmatic and financial reports to PSU by March 31, 2009. The above terms and conditions outline the broad tasks and responsibilities of ITA for the first reporting phase. However, according to the specific programmatic activities and sub activities, tasks and accomplishments in this phase are outlined below: Descriptions of activities and timeline Work Plan and Timeframe Alignment ITA accomplished the critical tasks and activities laid out in the phase one of the work plan. Signing of MOU MoU was signed between ITA and Plymouth State University in Jan 2009. Setting timelines and activities Activities and Timelines for the period 1 st Jan 2009- March 31 st 2009 were prepared and shared with PSU. (Annex-1) Sending solicitation letters The letters of solicitation were dispatched to the institutional partners (both Govt. and non Govt.) to seek nominations from the heads of these institutions as per the selection criteria laid by the Program. (Annex-2) Submitted by ITA 6

1. Federal College of Education (FCE), Islamabad 2. Education of Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) 3. Directorate of Staff Development (DSD), Lahore 4. University of Education, Lahore 5. Education, Balochistan 6. Education, WFP/ FATA 7. The Citizen Foundation, Karachi, Sindh 8. Institute of Educational Development -Agha Khan University- Karachi, Sindh Sending nomination & acceptance forms The nominations and acceptance forms were sent to all the selected nominees. The nominations and acceptance forms were filled by the nominees at the same dates they appeared for interviews. Interview and Test sessions conducted According to the selection procedure of nominees, the interviews and tests were conducted. In annex 3, grid shows the detail about interview session. Data base and preparation of the list of participants After receiving the filled nominations forms, database was prepared by ITA and was shared with PSU, State Department and US Embassy. Firstly, the data was sent to PSU for final review and then it was shared with the State Department and US Embassy. (Annex 4) Visa Interview preparation With the exception of 2 nominees the remaining had never been through the experience of visa interviews for international travel before and US in particular. Keeping this in mind ITA reps in its Islamabad office briefed all those who appeared for the interviews on some of the key aspects of such an interview session so as to better prepare these potential participants for a successful interview. (Annex 5) Travel arrangements ITA is in process of getting quotations from the travel agents Process of filling visa forms It is now mandatory to fill out the US visa forms online, therefore, to ensure error free filling of these forms, ITA conducted sessions for this purpose and for providing the necessary technical support. Submitted by ITA 7

These sessions were conducted at the following places: FATA/WFP Peshawar AJK and Islamabad - Islamabad Punjab _Lahore Balochistan and Sindh - Karachi Interviews at US Embassy Interviews for 20 preferred and 6 alternate categories were split into two groups: List is given below with interview dates: 1 st lot appeared for interviews, at US Embassy Islamabad, on 27 th March 2009 at 11:00 am. The number of total nominees was fourteen. 2 nd lot appeared for interviews, at US Embassy Islamabad, on 13 th April 2009 at 12:00 am. The number of total nominees was eleven. 1 st lot Interviews on 27 th March 2009 Sr. # ames Place / Province Preferred Category 1. Mr. Tahir Zaffar Iqbal Punjab 2. Ms. Anila Aziz Punjab 3. Mr. Muhammad Younus AJK 4. Ms. aseem Afridi FATA 5. Ms. Sima Shuja FATA 6. Mr. Hussain Sayed FATA 7. Mr. Gohar Khan FATA 8. Khalid Khan WFP 9. Mr. Zaki Ullah WFP 10. Ms. Fazeelat Saeed WFP Alternate Category 11. Mr. Amjad Ali Punjab 12. Ms. ida Yasin Punjab 13. Mr. Muhammad Sabeel AJK 14. Mr. Haji Alam Khan FATA 2nd lot Interviews on 13th April 2009 Sr. # ames Place / Province Preferred Category 1. Ms. Rabia Punjab Saddique 2. Ms. Amra Youns Punjab 3. Ms. Kausar Waqar AJK 4. Mr. Mohammad Abbas Bhatti Punjab 5. Mr Talat Khurshid Punjab 6. Ms. aheed Parveen Anwer Sindh 7. Ms. Shahida Bibi Balouchistan 8. Mr. Munir Ahmed Balochistan 9. Ms. Rukhsana azeer Balochistan 10. Rizwana Bibi FATA Alternate Category 11. Ms. Aalia Rashid WFP 12. Ms. Romana Lalarukh Sindh Submitted by ITA 8

Status of Visas In the second lot that appeared for interviews at US Embassy few people were rejected and few were asked to provide their CVs for further information. The table below gives the detailed status. Status of visa rejection ames Place Contact umbers Status 1. Ms. Shahida Bibi (Preferred) Balochistan 085-310124 / 0334-3158149 2. Ms. Rukhsana azeer (Preferred) Balochistan 0333-7986144/ 0853-620339 Visa Rejected 3. Rizwana Bibi (Preferred) FATA 091-2566005 / 0302-8848434 Status of people asked for CVs ames Place Contact umbers Status 1. Ms. Rabia Saddique (Preferred) Punjab - Lahore 03236704566, 042-5216523 2. Ms. Amra Youns (Preferred) 3. Ms. aheed Parveen Anwer (alternate) 4. Mr. Munir Ahmed (Preferred) 5. Mr. Mohammad Abbas Bhatti (Preferred) Sindh Karachi TCF 021-5014605/ 0334-3285531 Sindh Karachi AKU - IED 021-6319015 / 0300-2795069 Balochistan 0321-2256304 / 0333-2032024 ISTE - Islamabad 051-9250540 / 0300-8352537 Qualified the interview but were asked to submit their CVs Status of People whose visas are accepted ames Place Contact umbers Status 1. Ms. Kausar Waqar (Preferred) Sindh Karachi AKU - IED 021-6347611 / 0333-2113711 2. Ms. Romana Lalarukh (alternate) 3. Ms. Aalia Rashid (alternate) Sindh Karachi TCF 0334-3484806 021-111823823 FATA 0345-9189811 / 0333-9211820 Qualified the interview Submitted by ITA 9

AEXES Submitted by ITA 10

AEX I (Timeline & Activities) Work plan PSU 2009 Jan to March 2009 Activities January February March Weeks Signing of MOU Pre- solicitation Visit in WFP and AJK (consultation meetings ) Letter of solicitation Receiving nomination letters Interviews of nominees FATA/ WFP/Federal and AJK Interviews of ominees from Punjab in Lahore Interviews of nominees from Balochistan Interviews of nominees from Sindh Sending nomination and acceptance forms to nominees Receiving nomination and acceptance forms as well as other academic documents Started preparation of data base Sessions for Filling on line visa forms Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi Finalization of data base Sharing of final list of PSU with US Embassy Sending visa forms to US embassy Interviews At US Embassy Process of air ticking with travel agents Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Submitted by ITA 11

Grid for solicitation letters and ominations Sr. # ame of Institution/ org Province umber of Alternates Status nominees final 1 Directorate of Education FATA/ 05 2 Done FATA 2 Education WFP 3 1 Done WFP 3 Institute of Educational (Preferably 1 1 Done Development -AKU Chitral) WFP 4 Education AJK 1 1 Done 5 Federal College of Islamabad 1 1 Done Education 6 Ministry of Education Islamabad 1 1 7 Institute of Educational Sindh 1 1 Done Development -AKU 8 The Citizen Foundation Sindh 1 1 Done (TCF) 10 Directorate of Staff Punjab 2 0 Done Devlopment (DSD) 11 University of Education Punjab 1 1 Done 12 Dept of Education - Gwadar & Lasbela Balochistan 3 1 Done Submitted by ITA 12

AEX II (Solicitation letter) Mr. Muhammad Aslam Kamboh Program Director Directorate of Staff Development Education, Government of Punjab Wahdat Colony, Lahore Phone 042-9260072 ITA/PSU/09/09 Date: 9 th January 2009 Solicitation for Active and responsible citizenship through education in cultural heritage preservation and environmental stewardship at PSU 2009 Dear Mr. Muhammad Aslam Kamboh, It is our pleasure to formally write to you with respect to solicitation of suitable candidate/s for the Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute 2009 in collaboration with Plymouth State University (PSU), USA. ITA has been facilitating the Institute since 2004 for secondary educators from Pakistan. Due to the positive outcomes of this program, the U.S. State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, has provided PSU with a new grant focused on Active and responsible citizenship through education in cultural heritage preservation and environmental stewardship. These, you would agree are extremely pertinent areas for the challenges faced by our country. A group of 20 educators will participate for a four week program in July 2009 at the Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute (PELI) on the campus of Plymouth State University, USA. The program entails both, out of country training and in-country application in schools and training sites. The program is funded by the United States State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Citizen Exchanges. This institute will build upon the previous ones with specific follow-on activities in Pakistan and active linkages to Plymouth State University s educational resources. We are requesting you to nominate 1 preferred and 1 alternate candidate from your institution working as Science Teachers/ Trainers at Elementary and Secondary level in Southern Punjab Districts. The nominated candidates should fulfill the required criteria listed below. Submitted by ITA 13

The original criteria were set consultatively by the Ministry of Education, PSU and ITA in 2004. Since then this has been followed with few amendments. Core Criteria for Selection from 2004-2010 Age: 8-50 (Exceptional Cases up to 55 with at least 5 years to retirement) Gender: Female: at least 50% and Male: 50% Qualifications: Minimum B.Sc, Preferably MA with B.Sc compulsory / M.Sc with B.Ed & M.Ed Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a teacher/ teacher trainer/ head teacher in secondary schools / mid level leader in Govt. or on Govt. sector Language Skills: Speak, comprehend and write English fluently IT Proficiency: Basic IT skills are essential (Word & Power point) Adjunct Criteria Qualified candidates who have not attended trainings outside Pakistan previously Equity considerations for candidates in disadvantaged districts/areas Positive inter-personal and communication skills High possibility to extend learnt skills to maximum teachers /educators upon return from USA Agree to sign an institutional commitment form for the institute and post institute work Final selection and review of short listed candidates to be done by the PSU team in USA Key Steps in Selection Institutions are formally approached from geographical areas as per Grant Specifications from PSU USA, for nominations of preferred and alternate candidates (post 9/11 visa regime is strict) Professional /institutional documents are submitted and vetted Written Tests and Interviews held of nominated candidates by ITA and target institution panel Short listed candidates details sent to PSU PELI Committee for review Successful candidates (both preferred and alternate) are notified for visa processing The PSU Secretariat in Pakistan managed by ITA facilitates all processes from: call for nominations, interviews; visa processing, pre-departure orientation, and post Institute support for Master Action Plans, research and monitoring Submitted by ITA 14

Your formal consent to the terms and conditions mentioned above and suggested candidates names along with their CVs must be intimated to us before 15 th January 2009. Following this, we can proceed with sending you the nomination forms and other necessary documents that need processing. Kindly initiate this process formally at your end. We request at this point your consent and selection of 2 candidates 1 preferred and 1 alternate that will have to go through interview. Potential candidates with maximum outreach to schools may be most suitable due to the post Institute projects envisaged in the program. The interview panel will comprise of representatives from ITA, an independent professional and preferably one from your own institution. An early and positive response would be highly appreciated as we need to move forward quickly on our deadlines. Thank you for your cooperation. With best regards, Beena Raza Program Coordinator PELI-ITA 67-A, Abid Majeed Road, Lahore Cantt Email: beena.raza@gmail.com Phone # 042-66998931-2-1, 03009434108 Attachment enclosed: Program Brief on PELI 2009 Submitted by ITA 15

Program Brief 2009 Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute Plymouth State University will design, implement and monitor an eighteen month citizens exchange project that explores best practices and innovations in science education, within a framework of the role of educational leadership in civil society and the development of an educated citizenry. Twenty program participants will be selected from the field of secondary education in Pakistan. Plymouth State University alumni of previous Institutes also will be engaged in the project as mentors and resources. Project goals: Goal 1: Foster respect amongst the diverse cultures of Pakistan and the United States through the examination of educational leadership as a keystone of civil society, with a focus on ethical decision-making and advocacy for change. Goal 2: Transform institutional and individual understanding of best practices and innovations in science education, incorporating environmental models. Goal 3: Share strategies for the effective delivery of environmental literacy in English with a focus on clarity and appropriate technical terminology. Goal 4: Engage educators in the development and implementation of Master Action Plans that assist them in translating Institute content into culturally appropriate, best pedagogical practices within Pakistan s curricular and societal frameworks and in affecting change in the educational sector. Submitted by ITA 16

Goal 5: Develop strategic planning initiatives to expand alumni outreach and engagement. The project entails three key components: (1) the design and implementation of a four-week Institute for Pakistani educational leaders hosted by Plymouth State University and (2) of follow-on activities in Pakistan; and (3) a formative and summative evaluation of all program components throughout the grant. Submitted by ITA 17

AEX III (Interview Sessions) Interview sessions conducted According to the selection procedure of nominees, the interviews were conducted by ITA and participating institutions representatives for the selection of nominees on the following dates. Given below is the grid that shows the dates and names of institutional partners and participants. Grid of interview sessions of PSU nominees S# ame of Institution/ org Province umber of nominees final 1 Directorate of Education FATA 2 Education WFP Alternates Date of Interview sessions FATA/ 05 2 12 th Feb 2009 WFP/ orthern Areas 4 1 12 th Feb 2009 4 Education AJK 1 1 11 th Feb 2009 5 Federal College of Education Islamabad 1 1 28 th January 2009 6 ISTE, Ministry of Education Islamabad 1 1 29 th January 2009 7 Agha Khan University- Sindh 1 1 9 th January 2009 IED 8 The Citizen Foundation Sindh 1 1 23 rd Feb 2009 10 Directorate of Staff Punjab 2 0 2 nd Feb 2009 Development 11 University of Education Punjab 1 1 31 st January 2009 12 Dept of Education; Gwadar & Lasbela Balochistan 3 1 6 th Feb 2009 Submitted by ITA 18

AEX- IV (DS 2019) DS 2019 Information Full ame (LAST, First Middle) Gender Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Country of Birth City of Birth Marital Status (optional) Job Title Employer and Job Location Home Address and Telephone/Fax/E mail Work Address and Telephone/Fax/Email Been to the U.S. previousl y? (Y/) Copy of passport (Y/) PREFERRED CATEGORY Siddiqui Rabia F 17/5/1977 Pakistani Lahore Married Lecturer Tahir Muhammad Zafar Iqbal M 25/10/1963 Pakistani Faisalabad Married Aziz Anila F 20/11/1968 Pakistani D.G Khan Married Bhatti Mohammad Abbas M 12/12/1958 Pakistani Bahawal agar Married Senior Subject Specialist Senior Subject Specialist Senior Training Officer Khurshed Syed Talat M 20/06/1952 Pakistani Kohat Married Director University of Education, Lahore G.C.E.T, Jhang G.C.E.T, D.G Khan ISTE, Islamabad Ferderal College of Education, Islamabad H # 70, Ali Block, ew Garden Town Lahore, Punjab. 092-323-6704566 W-58, G-Block, Gulistan Colony # 1, Faisalabad, Punjab. 092-301- 6002337 H # 17-B, Indus Coloney, D.G. Khan, Punjab. 092-3077512250 H# 312, Street # 6, British Homes, Islamabad, 092-300-8352537 H # 667, Street # 61, G11/2, Islamabad, 092-333-5145579 University of Education, College Road, Township, Lahore. Punjab - 092-42-5216523 Govt. College for Elemantary Teachers, Chiniot, Jhung, Punjab 092-47-6332981 Govt. College for Elemantary Teachers, Manka Canal, D. G. Khan, Punjab. 092-64- 9260383 ISTE M/O Education, Sector H-8/1, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Road, Islamabad, 091-51- 9250540 Ferderal Colege of Education, H-9, Islamabad, 092-51- 9257484 Y CP5463411 BA7129631 BA1816351 AK3176821 AA4127991 Submitted by ITA 19

Khan Muhammad Younus M 5/1/1971 Pakistani Bagh AJK Married Afridi aseem F 1/10/1964 Pakistani Bahawal agar Married Bibi Rizwana F 4/8/1964 Pakistani Kurram Single Shuja Sima F 5/3/1969 Pakistani F. R Tank Married Hussain Syed M 2/1/1968 Pakistani F. R Kohat Married Khan Gohar M 15/3/1963 Pakistani Khyber Agencey Married Khan Khalid M 14/4/1971 Pakistani Charsadda Married Senior Science Teacher Head Teacher Head Teacher Head Teacher Assitt. Director Educator Dpty.District Officer Education, Bagh, AJK Education, F.R Kohat Education, Peshawar Education, W Agencey, FATA Education FATA, Peshawar Education, Khyber Agencey Education, WFP Village oman Pura, Tehsil $ Distt Bagh, AJK092-3465933027 H# 716, Street # 6, Sector F-8, Phase- 6, Hayatabad, Peshawar, WFP 092-91-5860893 Shabir Hussain Divisional Forest Officer, Bingolow # 3, Oppsite Gulbahar Police Station, Forest Dipo, Peshawar City, WFP, 092-302-8848434 Street # 4, Gillani Town ear Wensum College Deva Ismail Khan. FATA, 092-333- 9122830 C/O oor Afridi Medicose ear City Hospital Kohat Road Peshawar. WFP, 092-91-9210166 Village Chinar Kali Ghumdi, Jamrud Khyber Agencey, FATA, 092-333-9330321 Village/P.O Tangi, Moh.Akhtar Abad, Charsadda, WFP, 092- G.G.H.S Sullot Kothin, Bagh Harighel, AJK, G.G.H.S Pirwal Khel, F.R Kohat, WFP, 092-91-5860893 G.G.H.S Sadda Kurram Agencey, FATA, 092-926-520750 G.G.H.S Miran Shah.W. Agencey, FATA, 092-928-300765 Directorate of Education FATA, Warsak Road Peshawar, 092-300- 9009067 G.H.S.S Jamrud Khyber Agencey, FATA, 092-91- 5820265 Elementary & secondary Education Department, Tehsil Tangi Distt Charsadda, Submitted by ITA 20 HS4116371 AF1528121 KF599559 AV5183421 LK6899401 FV4112851 BX4112041

3018900969 WFP Ullah Zaki M 3/9/1979 Pakistani Peshawar Single S.S.T Saeed Fazeelat F 1/4/1973 Pakistani owshera Married S.S.T Ahmed Munir M 15/2/1972 Pakistani Gwadar Married azeer Rukhsana F 15/2/1972 Pakistani Bela Married S.S.T Bibi Shahida F 25/12/75 Pakistani Hub Single S.S.T Younus Amra F 1/2/1972 Pakistani Rawilpindi Single Dpty.District Edu.Officer Assistant Manager Training Education, WFP Education,.W.F.P Education, Gwadar, Balochistan Education, Bela Education, Hub, Balouchistan The Citizens Foundation Waqar Kausar F 12/6/1960 Pakistani Karachi Married Instructor AKU-IED P/O Surizai Balamoh, Majeed Khail, Peshawar, WFP, 092-333- 9326798 H# 175-A, Phase- 1, Armour Colony, owshera Cantt, WFP, 092-345- 5407753 Sur Bandar Tehsil Gwadar, Balouchistan, 092-333-2032024 Ahmad Abad Wing, Bela District, Lasbela, Balouchistan, 092-853-204921, r- nayeer@hotmail.c om Abdul Larif Lasi Road Berrot One, Hub City, Lasbela, Balouchistan, 092-334-3158149 44/6, Area 1-D, Landhi# 1, Karachi, Sindh- 092-21-5014605, amra@thecitizenfo undation.org 27/II, B Block Khayabar-e-Sehar, Phase VII, D.H.A, Karachi, Sindh- G.H.S Badaber, Peshawar, WFP, 092-9326798 Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Pirpiai, owshera, WFP Education Office Gawadar, Balochistan, 092-86-4211354 Govt.Girls High School, Bela, Balouchistan. 092-853-620339 Govt Girls High School Hub, District Lasbela,Balouchistan. 092-853-310124 The Citizen Foundation, 7th Floor, IC Building, Abbasi Shheed Road, Karachi, Sindh. 092-21- 111823823 AKU-IED, 1-5/B-VII, F.B Area, Karachi, Sindh. 092-21- 6347611, BJ2749351 CJ5971401 GW1156551 CH9820671 FX3091511 BB6905451 AA6323051 Submitted by ITA 21

092-21-5341280, crowngi@hotmail. com kausar.waqar@aku.edu Anwar ahid Parween ALTERATE CATEGORY F 3/3/1966 Pakistani Karachi Married Ali Amjad M 22/1/1976 Pakistani Bahawal agar Married Assitt. Instructor Lecturer Yasin ida F 9/9/1980 Pakistani Islamabad Single Lecturer Khan Muhammad Sabeel M 3/2/1975 Pakistani Bagh AJK Married S.S.T Khan Alam M 7/11/1956 Pakistani Mohmand Agencey Married Principal Rashid Aalia F 2/3/1967 Pakistani Peshawar Married S.S.T AKU-IED University of Education, Lahore Ferderal College of Education, Islamabad Education, Bagh Education, WFP/FATA Education, WP 893 Block 8, Aziz Abad, F.B. Area, Karachi, Sindh 092-21-6319015 H # 17, Street # 2, Samanabad Okara, Punjab- 092-300- 4795606 H # 275, Street # 88, G/9-4, Islamabad, 092-332-5141840 Village Chatter # 1, Distt & Tehsil Bagh Azad Kashmir, 092-3557200365 G.H.S, Village Shati Kor, P.O. Box Mian mandi, Gandab Tehsil Ghallanai, Mohmand Agencey, WFP/ FATA, 092-3459132031 Street #7, ear Bait-ul-Sultan, Hussain Abad, er Gulbahar Petrol Pump, Peshawar, AKU-IED, 1-5/B-VII, F.B Area, Karachi, Sindh. 092-21- 6347611, naheed.parveen@aku.e du University of Education, College Road, Township, Lahore. Punjab. 092-42-5216523 Ferderal Colege of Education, H-9, Islamabad, 092-51- 9257484 G.H.S. Dhundar, Bagh, AJK 092-5872043856 Village Shati Kor, P.O. Box Mian mandi, Gandab Tehsil Ghallanai, Mohmand Agencey, WFP/ FATA, 092-3459132031 Govt Girls High School, Tarnab Farm, Peshawar, WFP. 092-91-5596183 J1793361 QK1792681 CB6801171 FG4114991 FY4119851 9847561 Submitted by ITA 22

WFP 092-333- 9211820 Lalarukh Romana F 1/2/1973 Pakistani Karachi Single Teacher Trainer The Citizens Foundation H# A98, Block S, orth azimabad Karachi, Sindh, 092-21-6065946 The Citizen Foundation, 7th Floor, IC Building, Abbasi Shheed Road, Karachi, Sindh. 092-21- 111823823 AB8729951 Data for US embassy Serial Last ame Given ame DOB(D/M/Y) POB Passport o Final Candidates 1 Siddiqui Rabia 17/5/1977 Lahore CP5463411 Tahir Muhammad Zafar 2 Iqbal 25/10/1963 Faisalabad BA7129631 3 Aziz Anila 20/11/1968 D.G Khan BA1816351 4 Bhatti Mohammad Abbas 12/12/1958 Bahawal agar AK3176821 5 Khurshed Syed Talat 20/06/1952 Kohat AA4127991 6 Khan Muhammad Younus 5/1/1971 Bagh AJK HS4116371 7 Afridi aseem 1/10/1964 Bahawal agar AF1528121 8 Bibi Rizwana 4/8/1964 Kurram KF599559 9 Shuja Sima 5/3/1969 F. R Tank AV5183421 10 Hussain Syed 2/1/1968 F. R Kohat LK6899401 11 Khan Gohar 15/3/1963 Khyber Agencey FV4112851 12 Khan Khalid 14/4/1971 Charsadda BX4112041 13 Zaki Ullah 3/9/1979 Peshawar BJ2749351 14 Saeed Fazeelat 1/4/1973 owshera CJ5971401 Submitted by ITA 23

15 Ahmed Munir 15/2/1972 Gwadar GW1156551 16 azeer Rukhsana 15/2/1972 Bela CH9820671 17 Bibi Shahida 25/12/75 Lasbela FX3091511 18 Younus Amra 1/2/1972 Rawilpindi BB6905451 19 Waqar Kausar 12/6/1960 Karachi AA6323051 20 Anwar ahid Parween 3/3/1966 Karachi J1793361 Alternate Candidates 1 Ali Amjad 22/1/1976 Bahawal agar QK1792681 2 Yasin ida 9/9/1980 Islamabad CB6801171 3 Khan Muhammad Sabeel 3/2/1975 Bagh AJK FG4114991 Mohmand 4 Khan Alam 7/11/1956 Agencey FY4119851 5 Rashid Aalia 2/3/1967 Peshawar 9847561 6 Lalarukh Romana 1/2/1973 Karachi AB8729951 Submitted by ITA 24

AEX V (Visa interview briefing) Frequent Questions 1. Your personal information like name, father s name, qualification, occupation, etc. 2. Purpose of visit. 3. Duration of stay 4. Address where you ll be staying 5. Funding? 6. What is this program for? 7. How were you selected? (selection criteria) 8. Have you visited US before? 9. Any visit outside Pakistan? 10. Any relatives in US? 11. Any plans of further travel? General Do s and Don ts Be confident Be brief, very clear and to the point Try to speak in English as your course is going to be in English so they must get to know you can communicate well. If you don t understand any question ask again Please follow the instruction being given on microphones and be attentive when your name is called They call out the names in a different accent so please try to be extra attentive First of all you ll be called for thumb impressions, please keep your hands clean and dry Sit within your group so that if you do not hear your call somebody can tell you Either leave your mobile phones here at the office or you ll have to give these to the guards at the gate When your interview is done wait for the whole group to finish, outside the embassy and the vehicle will pick you from there and bring you back to convention center Don ts Do not say anything that you are not sure about Do not say anything that contradicts the information given in forms Do not move around in the embassy aimlessly Do not take any edibles with you a tuck-shop is there if you need anything Do not discuss any political/ debatable issues Submitted by ITA 25

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