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Freedom 250 Speaker Series Highlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Cross-Cultural Business Success
On May 21, 2026, the Public Diplomacy Section Islamabad hosted a Freedom 250 Speaker Series event titled “Cultural Intelligence: The Essential Skill for U.S.–Pakistan Business Success,” bringing together business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore the role of cultural understanding in fostering successful international partnerships. The discussion featured Dan Acker,

Zulqarnain Elects as General Secretary AJK Bar
What a happy Monday it is! We are pleased to share that PUAN member Syed Zulqarnain Raza Naqvi, Legislative Fellow-2017, has been elected as General

Freedom 250: Muhadsa Naqvi’s Journey of Youth Leadership and Community Empowerment
Syeda Muhadsa Naqvi, an alumna of the U.S. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) 2022 and

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter May 1-15, 2026
Dear PUAN Tribe, Explore the latest edition of the PUAN Fortnightly Newsletter featuring exciting opportunities,

Freedom 250: Sahil Kashwani’s Journey of Education, Peacebuilding, and Youth Empowerment
Sahil Kashwani, an alumnus of the English Works Program (2021–2022), demonstrates how U.S. exchange experiences

Join EducationUSA’s Hybrid Session on Cross-Border Academic Collaboration
Are you interested in building international academic partnerships, expanding exchange opportunities, or strengthening collaboration between

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Ahmad Highlights Power of U.S. Exchange Programs at Freedom 250 Speaker Series
On May 11, the Public Diplomacy Section Islamabad hosted a special session under the Freedom

PUAN Reconnect Explores AI, Innovation, and U.S.-Pakistan Technology Collaboration
The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the United

Freedom 250: Mian Ahmed Zameer’s Journey of Creative Leadership and Cultural Collaboration
Mian Ahmed Zameer, an alumnus of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 2024, demonstrates how

Opportunity to Join PUAN-USEFP as IT Developer-Data Analyst
The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), jointly administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP)

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter April 18-30, 2026
Dear PUAN Tribe, Check out the latest edition of the PUAN Fortnightly Newsletter for exciting



