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A home for 35,000+ alumni of U.S. exchange programs: chapters across Pakistan, stories, events, grants and videos, managed by the network in WordPress.

Client
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network
Administered by
U.S. Embassy Islamabad & USEFP
Platform
WordPress + Elementor
Year
2023
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11Chapters
35,667Alumni
255PUAN Grants
445Interns
11Masterclasses
23Conferences

Overview

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is a community of alumni from U.S. exchange programs dedicated to making a positive impact in Pakistan and around the world. Members of the network engage in community service, provide mentorship, and inspire future exchange participants. This network is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

A collage of PUAN chapter activities across Pakistan

What we built

01

A home for every chapter

Every regional chapter, from Gilgit to Gwadar, has its own page under one Chapters menu.

02

Stories and newsletters

Alumni stories, career openings and the PUAN Voices newsletter publish straight from WordPress.

03

Programs in one place

PUAN Grants, internships, masterclasses, conferences and interest groups each get a section.

04

Video library

Conference highlights, #PUANTalks and PUAN Perspectives play from the homepage.

05

Live social feeds

Facebook, Flickr and Twitter feeds keep the homepage current between posts.

06

Clear ways to join

Sign up, How to Register and alumni login sit at the top and middle of every visit.

Design system

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network seal
Alumni red#B22234
Alumni navy#3C3B6E
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White#FFFFFF

Open Sans

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Homepage

HomeAbout UsFAQsExchange ProgramsContact UsLoginNewsletter
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORKBlogChapters ▾PUAN GrantsInterest GroupsNational Events ▾Videos
Speakers on stage at a PUAN conferenceSign upLearn More
11Chapters
35,667Alumni
255PUAN Grants
445Interns
11Masterclasses
23Conferences

What is PUAN?

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is a community of alumni from U.S. exchange programs dedicated to making a positive impact in Pakistan and around the world. Members of the network engage in community service, provide mentorship, and inspire future exchange participants. This network is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

Chapter’s Geographical FormationLocal Chapters Composition
Learn More
A collage of PUAN chapter activities

Videos

PUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | HighlightsPUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | Highlights
PUAN MIPC: From Creativity to CommercePUAN MIPC: From Creativity to Commerce
#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism
‹›

Our Stories

See More Post
Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry

Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry

From documenting overlooked social realities to pioneering Super Intelligence (SI) in television production, Nida Fatima Zaidi has spent nearly two decades using storytelling to inform, inspire, and challenge conventional narratives.

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 31, 2026
PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 30, 2026
From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition

From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 26, 2026
Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position

Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 26, 2026
American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier

American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 23, 2026

Connect to expand your network, and grow with fellow alumni.

How to Register

Our Chapters

GilgitBaltistanNorth AJKSouth AJKIslamabadKhyber PakhtunkhwaNorth PunjabCentral PunjabSouth PunjabSukkurJamshoroKarachiQuettaGwadar

National Events

Mastering the Business Life Cycle - MasterclassJune, 2025

Mastering the Business Life Cycle - Masterclass

PUAN Grants Program 2025June - September, 2025

PUAN Grants Program 2025

PUAN Regional Reunions 2025January - September 2025

PUAN Regional Reunions 2025

National Internship Program 2025June - August 2025

National Internship Program 2025

Facebook Feed

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

Flicker Feed

Twitter Feed

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

PUAN Community Guidelines

Career

Sitemap

U.S. Embassy Islamabad

U.S. Consulate General Karachi

U.S. Consulate General Lahore

American Spaces

International Exchange Alumni

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan

@2026 Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. All rights reserved.

Our stories

Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry
October 31, 2026Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry
PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026
October 30, 2026PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026
From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition
October 26, 2026From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition
Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position
October 26, 2026Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position
American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier
October 23, 2026American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier

National events

Mastering the Business Life Cycle - Masterclass poster
June, 2025Mastering the Business Life Cycle - Masterclass
PUAN Grants Program 2025 poster
June - September, 2025PUAN Grants Program 2025
PUAN Regional Reunions 2025 poster
January - September 2025PUAN Regional Reunions 2025
National Internship Program 2025 poster
June - August 2025National Internship Program 2025
Alumni at a PUAN national event
Alumni at a PUAN national event
Alumni at a PUAN national event
Alumni at a PUAN national event

Videos

PUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | Highlights
PUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | Highlights
PUAN MIPC: From Creativity to Commerce
PUAN MIPC: From Creativity to Commerce
#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism
#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism
#PUANTalks | Arieb Azhar: My Life, Music and Culture
#PUANTalks | Arieb Azhar: My Life, Music and Culture
#PUANTalks | Ali Shabbar: Designing AI to Interpret Sign Language
#PUANTalks | Ali Shabbar: Designing AI to Interpret Sign Language
PUAN Perspectives: Interfaith Harmony
PUAN Perspectives: Interfaith Harmony

Chapters

GilgitBaltistanNorth AJKSouth AJKIslamabadKhyber PakhtunkhwaNorth PunjabCentral PunjabSouth PunjabSukkurJamshoroKarachiQuettaGwadar

Footer

The footer links the U.S. Embassy, both consulates, American Spaces, International Exchange Alumni and USEFP, beside the community guidelines, careers and every social channel.

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

PUAN Community Guidelines

Career

Sitemap

U.S. Embassy Islamabad

U.S. Consulate General Karachi

U.S. Consulate General Lahore

American Spaces

International Exchange Alumni

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan

@2026 Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. All rights reserved.

Responsive

HomeAbout UsFAQsExchange ProgramsContact UsLoginNewsletter
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORKBlogChapters ▾PUAN GrantsInterest GroupsNational Events ▾Videos
Speakers on stage at a PUAN conferenceSign upLearn More
11Chapters
35,667Alumni
255PUAN Grants
445Interns
11Masterclasses
23Conferences

What is PUAN?

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is a community of alumni from U.S. exchange programs dedicated to making a positive impact in Pakistan and around the world. Members of the network engage in community service, provide mentorship, and inspire future exchange participants. This network is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

Chapter’s Geographical FormationLocal Chapters Composition
Learn More
A collage of PUAN chapter activities

Videos

PUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | HighlightsPUAN Economic Policy Challenge 2026 | Conference | Highlights
PUAN MIPC: From Creativity to CommercePUAN MIPC: From Creativity to Commerce
#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism#PUANTalks | Syed Ali Hameed: Violent Extremism
‹›

Our Stories

See More Post
Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry

Freedom 250: Nida Fatima Zaidi is Pioneering SI-Powered Storytelling in Pakistan’s Television Industry

From documenting overlooked social realities to pioneering Super Intelligence (SI) in television production, Nida Fatima Zaidi has spent nearly two decades using storytelling to inform, inspire, and challenge conventional narratives.

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 31, 2026
PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 30, 2026
From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition

From U.S. Exchange to Artistic Excellence: Shahkaar Fankaar Opens with Minaa Haroon’s Kal Exhibition

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 26, 2026
Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position

Career Opportunity: PUAN Invites Applications for Finance Assistant Position

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 26, 2026
American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier

American Film Showcase Highlights U.S. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Frontier

Read MoreShehneela Mazhar · October 23, 2026

Connect to expand your network, and grow with fellow alumni.

How to Register

Our Chapters

GilgitBaltistanNorth AJKSouth AJKIslamabadKhyber PakhtunkhwaNorth PunjabCentral PunjabSouth PunjabSukkurJamshoroKarachiQuettaGwadar

National Events

Mastering the Business Life Cycle - MasterclassJune, 2025

Mastering the Business Life Cycle - Masterclass

PUAN Grants Program 2025June - September, 2025

PUAN Grants Program 2025

PUAN Regional Reunions 2025January - September 2025

PUAN Regional Reunions 2025

National Internship Program 2025June - August 2025

National Internship Program 2025

Facebook Feed

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

Flicker Feed

Twitter Feed

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

PUAN Voices: Fortnightly Newsletter October 03-31, 2026

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

PUAN Community Guidelines

Career

Sitemap

U.S. Embassy Islamabad

U.S. Consulate General Karachi

U.S. Consulate General Lahore

American Spaces

International Exchange Alumni

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan

@2026 Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. All rights reserved.
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni NetworkPAKISTAN-U.S. ALUMNI
NETWORK

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network

11Chapters
35,667Alumni
255PUAN Grants
445Interns
11Masterclasses
23Conferences

What is PUAN?

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is a community of alumni from U.S. exchange programs dedicated to making a positive impact in Pakistan and around the world.

Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network

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