On May 3, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network’s (PUAN) Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter (PUAN-GB) teamed up with the Skardu Press Club to commemorate World Press Freedom Day in Skardu.  Media professionals, students, and citizens attended this interactive seminar, which focused on professional development for the journalism community.  PUAN-GB President Shamshad Hussain and Skardu Press Club President Nisar Abbas (also an IVLP alumnus) led the discussion about how to develop a stronger and more independent media sector in this mountainous region.