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PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter June 30-July 10, 2026
Dear PUAN Tribe, Over the past two weeks, the Pakistan–U.S. Alumni Network has continued to showcase the strength of alumni leadership, innovation, and community impact. From the launch of several PUAN Grants initiatives to celebrating entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and alumni achievements, our network continues to create meaningful opportunities and drive

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

Community Innovation Lab Launches under PUAN Grants to Empower Youth with U.S.-Inspired Innovation and Entrepreneurship Skills
Islamabad | July 9, 2026: The Community Innovation Lab: Youth Solutions for Local Challenges Inspired

Peshawar Entrepreneurship Program Launches to Equip Young Entrepreneurs with Business Skills
The Peshawar Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) officially commenced with an Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Workshop, bringing together

Stakeholders Discuss Youth Workforce Readiness and Digital Economy Opportunities in Pishin
A Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Consultation was held in Pishin under the Youth Workforce Readiness

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter | June 16–29, 2026
Dear PUAN Tribe, Welcome to the latest edition of the PUAN Fortnightly Newsletter! This fortnight,

A Journey from Lahore to Sialkot—and Beyond to Global Markets
For Ameer Hamza Rauf, an English Works 2019 alumnus and member of the PUAN Central

Empowering Youth Through Economic Literacy and Digital Skills
As part of the Youth Economic Literacy and Digital Awareness Initiative in South Punjab, supported

PUAN Alumni Showcase Creative Talent at U.S. Embassy’s Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase
Islamabad, June 18, 2026: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted the Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase at

PUAN Interns and Mentors from Across Regions Connect for Knowledge-Sharing Meet-Up at USEFP, Islamabad
Islamabad, June 17, 2026: Interns and mentors participating in the PUAN National Internship Program 2026

Freedom 250: From Canvas to Commerce-Nomail Maryum’s Entrepreneurial Journey
For Nomail Maryum, art began as a personal passion. Today, it is the foundation of



