By Rafiq Vayani
ISLAMABAD: Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain, Managing Director of Imtiaz Enterprises, and President of the America Pakistan Business Development Forum, has successfully completed the prestigious PUAN Masterclass 2026 on E-Commerce & Digital Trade: Building Pakistan-U.S. Economic Partnerships. Reflecting on the achievement, he emphasized that “an entrepreneur never stops learning curiosity is the engine of innovation,” highlighting the importance of continuous learning, digital transformation, and international collaboration in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain expressed his sincere gratitude to Google for Education, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), Tech Valley Pakistan, USEFP, the U.S. Embassy Pakistan, trainers, mentors, and fellow participants for providing a transformative platform that promotes entrepreneurship, leadership, and stronger Pakistan-U.S. economic ties. During the program, he also had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with senior representatives of the U.S. Mission, including Mr. Andrew (Andy) Halus, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim; Mr. David Moyer, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs; Mr. Jay Kim, Economic Officer; Ms. Katherine (Katie) Smith, Public Diplomacy Officer; and Ms. Marta M. Aparicio, Public Diplomacy Officer. He noted that such initiatives play a vital role in advancing digital trade, innovation, and bilateral economic partnerships between Pakistan and the United States.