Looking for fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and new opportunities? The newest edition of the PUAN Fortnightly Newsletter has arrived! Your go-to update from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network, this issue features a carefully curated mix of professional, academic, and engagement opportunities tailored for our alumni community. Stay connected, grow your network, and explore what’s next delivered directly to your inbox every two weeks.
Stepping into the 2026 Together
As we step into the new year, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) celebrates the power of connection, collaboration, and collective impact. With renewed energy and purpose, we look forward to new opportunities, bold ideas, and a stronger alumni community working together to create positive change in the year ahead.
PUAN 2025 Highlights: A Year in Review
2025 marked another impactful year for the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), bringing together a community of over 45,000 U.S. Government exchange alumni across 14 chapters nationwide. Through learning, collaboration, and service, PUAN continued to strengthen people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the United States. Key highlights included a five-day business masterclass in Karachi equipping alumni with practical leadership and entrepreneurship skills, and a national conference in Islamabad on U.S.–Pakistan collaboration in energy and mineral resources, engaging 150 participants in policy dialogue, technical sessions, and institutional exposure visits.
The PUAN Grants Program supported 12 alumni-led projects addressing critical issues such as entrepreneurship, ethical technology use, women’s rights, youth education, and cultural heritage, while the first National Grants Seminar showcased exchange-inspired community impact. Under the MIASGs program, a capacity-building initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa strengthened e-commerce and communication skills, indirectly benefiting over 1,500 entrepreneurs. PUAN also invested in the next generation through the Summer Internship Program 2025, where 40% of interns secured job offers, and reinforced alumni bonds through 13 chapter reunions across the country. Together, these milestones reflect a year of innovation, engagement, and lasting impact, captured in our PUAN 2025 Highlights video.
Get Ready: PUAN Grants Announcement Coming Soon
Get ready to turn your ideas into action! As we prepare to announce the next round of the PUAN Grants Program, we encourage alumni to start brainstorming innovative ways to give back and uplift their communities. Whether your passion lies in education, entrepreneurship, technology, social inclusion, or community development, this is your opportunity to transform exchange-inspired ideas into meaningful impact. Stay tuned for the official announcement and get ready to lead change where it matters most.
Fulbright 2027 on the Radar
The countdown to the 2027 Fulbright Program announcement has begun! If you’re planning to apply for the scholarship, now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with the application process and work on the requirements. Funded by the U.S. government, the Fulbright Program offers Pakistanis an opportunity to study or conduct research in the United States while fostering mutual understanding. Stay tuned for updates!
Accepting Applications for Tech Girls 2026
The Applications for Tech Girls 2026 are now open. Till January 20th at 12PM ET, you can submit your application to be a part of the next cohort of TechGirls! For more information and to find the application form, head over to techgirlsglobal.org.
Lincoln Corners Pakistan
Lincoln Corners are partnerships between the U.S. Embassy and local institutions across Pakistan, serving as American-style cultural and information centers. They are multi-media resource hubs offering access to reliable information about the U.S., English language learning, and a venue for cultural programs and open dialogue. PUAN members are strongly encouraged to utilize these centers for networking, hosting alumni events, accessing eLibraryUSA research databases, and connecting with local communities. We encourage all PUAN alumni to actively make use of these Corners! They are ideal venues for networking, hosting alumni-led activities, conducting training sessions, accessing eLibraryUSA research databases, and engaging with local communities through meaningful programs. Visit the website of Lincoln Corners to find the Corner nearest you and explore collaboration possibilities.
Join Our PUAN Facebook Groups
Don’t miss out on what’s happening right in your area! The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is powered by 14 chapters across the country, and your local chapter is the best way to network, collaborate, and connect with fellow alumni in your city or region. Each of these chapters maintains a dedicated closed Facebook group, serving as your go-to space for local event announcements, chapter-specific project discussions, and instant networking opportunities. We encourage you to find and join your respective chapter’s closed group today. Simply search for your chapter name on Facebook and request to join or simply click here. Let’s build a stronger, more engaged local network together!
Send Us Your Recent Publications
At PUAN, we are continually inspired by the incredible work that U.S. exchange alumni have been doing. The dedication and contributions of our alumni are making a significant impact, and we are proud to have you all as part of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). We would love to hear about your recent accomplishments. If you have published an op-ed, journal article, news piece, or any other work in the past three months, please let us know by filling out this quick questionnaire. Additionally, we encourage you to keep us informed of your future publications by emailing us at info@puan.pk. Your continued support and engagement are vital to the success of PUAN, and we are grateful for your contributions. Please note that the compilation of alumni publications is a recurring activity. Therefore, we kindly request that you avoid submitting the same information more than once.
