About Us

About PUAN?

In 2008, the U.S. Embassy Islamabad launched the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), a community of U.S. exchange alumni dedicated to making a positive impact globally.  It is one of the largest and most active U.S. exchange alumni networks in the world, with more than 25,000 Pakistanis who participated in U.S. government–sponsored cultural, professional, educational, and intensive domestic exchange programs. PUAN members are influential voices across Pakistan who advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities, expand economic opportunities for both countries, and build strong bilateral partnerships that support greater cooperation. Through community service, mentorship, and outreach to inspire future exchange participants, PUAN sustains a network of Pakistani leaders and professionals committed to continually strengthening the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. This network is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).  

Vision

To cultivate a vibrant, engaged, and globally connected network of Pakistani alumni of U.S. exchange programs who are strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, leading economic reforms and development, promoting U.S. expertise and excellence, and contributing to shared progress between Pakistan and the United States.

Mission

To empower alumni of U.S. government–funded exchange programs through opportunities to learn, lead, and collaborate.

To support alumni-driven initiatives that advance U.S. commercial and economic interests, education, and innovation across Pakistan.

To strengthen long-term professional and cultural connections that deepens durable U.S.–Pakistan cooperation.

Core Values

Excellence: PUAN is committed to high-quality programming, leadership, and professional development for its members — reflecting the U.S. government’s standard of excellence in advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives in Pakistan.

Integrity: PUAN operates with transparency, responsibility, and respect in all activities and interactions — consistent with the U.S. government’s commitment to accountable stewardship of U.S. taxpayer-funded exchange programs.

Innovation: PUAN encourages creative approaches, new ideas, and forward-thinking initiatives that strengthen U.S.–Pakistan economic, trade, business, and investment collaboration.

Collaboration: PUAN believes that meaningful partnerships among alumni, communities, and institutions advance U.,S. foreign policy goals for greater mutual impact.

Service: PUAN empowers alumni to use their skills and experiences to give back to their communities and contribute to Pakistan’s stability and prosperity, supporting deeper, durable U.S.–Pakistan cooperation

The U.S. Embassy Islamabad has responsibility for the North & South AJK, Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit and Islamabad-Rawalpindi chapters. Our U.S. Consulate in Lahore covers the Central, North and South Punjab chapters, while the U.S. Consulate in Karachi covers the Quetta, Gwadar, Karachi, Jamshoro and Sukkur chapters.