Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network

Every entrepreneur starts with an idea. The hard part is knowing what to do with it. Consul General Charles Goodman welcomed members of the Consulate General Youth Council (CGYC) and Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for a mixer that did exactly that: putting the next generation of Pakistani entrepreneurs in the same room as the seasoned business leaders who've already "been there". CGYC members had real conversations about real challenges, drawing directly from the experience of established professionals in our alumni network. Over the next 10 months, these undergraduates will gain the entrepreneurial knowledge, mentorship, and hands-on skills to move from idea to execution, grounded in American business values, built for the Pakistani market. 🇺🇸 🇵🇰 Big ideas just got bigger support! #CGYC #PUAN #USinPak #Karachi @PakUSAlumni

🇺🇸🇵🇰 A big send-off for Pakistan's brightest minds! USEFP hosted the pre-departure orientation in Islamabad for 85 Fulbright grantees who have received U.S. government scholarships to pursue master's and Ph.D. degrees at universities across the United States. #USEFP #Fulbright

30 youth in Multan have completed training in Etsy, Shopify, graphic design & business writing through NextGen Global E-Commerce – Multan 2026. Led by #EnglishAccess alumna Arbish Shahidunder PUAN Grant, participants will soon launch their own Etsy stores. tinyurl.com/53rn92uu

45 students at SBKWU, Quetta, built skills in entrepreneurship, digital trade, and career readiness under the #PUANGrants Program 2026. Led by Dr. Furqan Ul-Haq Siddiqui, a 2017 #UPUPP alumnus. Read more: puan.pk/puan-grant-equ…

What’s the best part of being the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan? For Natalie Baker, it’s the honor of representing American values and meeting incredible, visionary people all across the country! Join Chargé Baker for a quick coffee break and learn most rewarding – and challenging – parts of her job and the value of giving back to your country. #NBExploresPakistan 🇺🇸 #USAinPakistan پاکستان میں امریکی ناظمِ الامور ہونے کی سب سے بہترین بات کیا ہے؟ نیٹلی بیکر کے لیے، یہ امریکی اقدار کی نمائندگی کرنے اور ملک بھر میں شاندار اور دور اندیش لوگوں سے ملنے کا اعزاز ہے! کافی کے ایک مختصر وقفے کے دوران ناظمِ الامور نیٹلی بیکر کے ساتھ شامل ہوں اور ان کے کام کے سب سے زیادہ اطمینان بخش اور مشکل ترین پہلوؤں کے ساتھ ساتھ اپنے ملک کی خدمت کرنے کی اہمیت کے بارے میں جانیں۔

For 75 years, the Fulbright interview has been core to USEFP's selection process — helping identify Pakistan's most promising scholars since 1950. Today, 9,000+ Pakistanis have joined Fulbright, Humphrey, UGRAD & more. #USEFP75 #Fulbright #USPAK

Welcome, 2026 Fulbright Pakistan cohort! USEFP is excited to host you in Islamabad for your pre-departure orientation as you prepare for your academic journey in the United States. Congrats to all grantees! #USEFP #Fulbright #StudyInUSA

Ilham Nadeem, English Works alumna & PUAN Masterclass participant, is transforming Pakistan's artisan heritage into global opportunities through innovation and digital trade with her social enterprise, Fleur. More: puan.pk/freedom-250-il…

With the support from his host university, the University of Minnesota, Fulbright Scholar Dr. Sarzamin Khan has been working to reduce infectious diseases in animals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. #USEFP #Fulbright #VeterinarySciences

Entrepreneurs, SMEs & students in Swat joined the Swat Investment Readiness Initiative (SIRI), a #PUANConnect Grant led by #SUSI2019 alumnus Asif Javid, promoting transparent trade, investment readiness & stronger U.S.–Pakistan commercial linkages. puan.pk/puan-connect-g…

Community Innovation Lab has launched in Islamabad under the #PUANGrants Program. Led by English Works Afsha Jehan (English Works), launch featured Marta Aparicio @usembislamabad, while Muhammad Ishfaq (English Works) introduced initiative as coordinator. shorturl.at/pWGXM

Congratulations to Fizza Kanwal, a Fulbright Ph.D. grantee, on earning her doctorate in Management from the University of North Texas! Her impactful research on communication effectiveness was published in multiple journals. She joins LUMS to mentor students. #USEFP #Fulbright

The Peshawar Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) has launched! Led by Subhash Chander (#IELP2024 alumnus), the initiative is equipping 60 aspiring entrepreneurs in Peshawar with essential business skills through the #PUANGrants Program. 📖 Read more: puan.pk/peshawar-entre…

From a bold move to Sialkot to building a global apparel business, an #EnglishWorks2019 alumnus & #PUANExportMasterclass2026 participant—is showcasing Pakistan's manufacturing excellence through innovation and digital trade. Read more: puan.pk/a-journey-from… #PUAN #Freedom250

The Youth Economic Literacy & Digital Awareness Initiative in South Punjab engaged 130 participants through student and stakeholder orientation sessions, advancing youth economic literacy and digital skills under the PUAN Grants Program. Read more: puan.pk/empowering-you…

Stakeholders in Pishin discussed youth workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and digital economy opportunities under a PUAN Grants initiative led by Dr. Sheharyar Khan (IVLP alumnus). Read more: puan.pk/stakeholders-d… #PUANGrants #PUAN

Nomail Maryum, GOC 2023 alumna from PUAN KP, is transforming her passion for painting into a globally connected creative business, using digital trade and e-commerce to showcase Pakistan's landscapes and cultural heritage to international audiences. More: puan.pk/freedom-250-fr…

#PUANMasterclass2026 concluded featuring closing remarks by Andrew Halus, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, @usembislamabad and participants presenting six-month export roadmaps & business growth strategies designed to access global markets. Read more: puan.pk/day-5-u-s-exch…

Day 4 of our Masterclass focused on AI, digital marketing, brand strategy, and scaling businesses for global markets. At networking dinner, Heidi Smith @usembislamabad highlighted innovation, entrepreneurship, and upcoming Innovation Center at @USEFP. puan.pk/day-4-explorin…

On Day 3 of #PUANMasterclass2026, participants visited Sybrid Pvt. Ltd., explored Google Classroom & NotebookLM while developing their six-month export roadmaps, and learned from export growth expert Ather Imran about building systems-driven businesses. puan.pk/day-3-explorin…