To mobilise and engage alumni of Pakistani origin through a dynamic, high-trust platform for knowledge sharing, initiative building, advocacy and cross cultural collaboration, in partnership with public, private and civil society institutions aligned with national and diaspora priorities.
PGAN is a platform bringing together graduates of leading international universities who share a common bond with Pakistan. We aim to harness the intellectual, social, and financial capital of alumni with a Pakistani heritage for the advancement of our national priorities.
To empower a global network of intellectuals with Pakistani roots to drive transformative change for Pakistan and its diaspora.
The principles that guide everything we do
Uphold transparency, accountability and ethical conduct across all initiatives.
Embrace diversity of thought, background, geography, gender and sector to ensure equitable participation and a shared sense of purpose.
Prioritize meaningful, measurable contributions that advance public good, national cohesion, global relevance and long-term prosperity for Pakistan.
Maintain a strictly apolitical stance while fostering robust, evidence-based dialogue and collaborative problem-solving in the national interest.
Encourage bold thinking and innovation to address evolving challenges in governance, society and global engagement.
We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to creating an inclusive platform that represents voices from all backgrounds and communities.
PGAN Committees guide governance, coordination, collaboration, ensuring effective leadership and smooth execution of initiatives.
For financial audits, risk register and mitigation.
For Elections, vetting and governance reviews.
For budgets, funding and sustainability.
Code of Conduct, conflict of interest, whistleblower & data privacy.
Asif Ullah Khan brings over 15 years of leadership across social innovation, public policy and community-driven programmes. His career is defined by connecting grassroots realities to system-wide change with experience working with communities, advising senior leadership and building inclusive platforms that scale impact.
PGAN is his ideation, following the successful Oxford National Dialogue on Pakistan’s Permacrisis. An Oxford alumnus, Asif served as an elected Student Trustee of the Oxford University Student Union. He continues to channel this experience into PGAN’s mission by bridging Pakistan’s brightest alumni with Pakistan’s most pressing needs.
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Representative Universities
PGAN Global Members