About Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network
For more than 65 years, thousands of Pakistanis have participated in U.S. Government (USG) sponsored exchange programs to enhance people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the United States. Upon their return to Pakistan, many U.S. exchange alumni have made significant contributions to Pakistan's government, business, culture and civil society. The Department of State; the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad; and the U.S. Consulates in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar are committed to supporting alumni initiatives in Pakistan after alumni return from their exchange programs.
In 2008, U.S. Embassy Islamabad launched the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), an association of
U.S. exchange alumni who are committed to making meaningful contributions to Pakistan though
community service, conferences, mentoring future generations, and reaching out to inspire and
recruit new exchange participants.All Pakistanis who have successfully completed
U.S. federal government-sponsored exchange programs are eligible to become members of PUAN.
The network is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy and the United States Educational Foundational in Pakistan (USEFP). The network is one of the largest and most active USG exchange alumni networks in the world, with more than 39,000 registered members and 14 local chapters throughout Pakistan. Active alumni chapters are located in the following cities/regions:
- Gilgit
- Baltistan
- North AJK
- South AJK
- Islamabad
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
- Central Punjab
- North Punjab
- South Punjab
- Jamshoro
- Sukkur
- Karachi
- Quetta
- Gwadar
U.S. Embassy Islamabad has responsibility for the AJK, GB and Islamabad chapters. U.S. Consulate 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. U.S. Consulate Peshawar covers the KP chapter.
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ASG-Alumni Small Grants (up to PKR 1,000,000/-)
The Alumni Small Grants program is jointly administered by the U.S. Mission Pakistan and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). So far PUAN has awarded over 250 grants for projects that helped increase mutual understanding, community engagement, and invested in people by funding programs that support improving educational opportunities.
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Chapter Activities
Funding is available for the members through chapter leadership for alumni engagement activities.
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Job Portal
Jobs are available from various American and Pakistani companies. Sign up to see the open vacancies.
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Chapter Reunions
Every chapter organizes an annual reunion for its members. Chapter reunions provide excellent opportunities. All eligible PUAN members are welcome.
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Regional Travel
PUAN provides funds for alumni travel to select U.S. State Department events and conferences in the region.