Board of Directors Formally Appoints Nadeem Khan as PTCL CEO
Karachi: The Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has confirmed Nadeem Khan as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), formalizing his appointment after he assumed charge on an interim basis earlier this month.
Nadeem Khan’s telecommunications career spans more than two decades with PTCL and Ufone, in addition to over seven years of international assignments with Millicom International Cellular.
Extensive Leadership Experience in Telecom and Finance
He joined Ufone as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2003, a position he held for a decade. In 2017, he was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer for PTCL and Ufone, where he led the company’s financial strategy through a period of significant transformation, including the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan.
Nadeem also serves on the Board of U Microfinance Bank. He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). He currently serves as a Member of the Accounting Standards Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
Focus on Fiber Expansion and Digital Transformation
In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Nadeem Khan will lead PTCL’s efforts to expand and modernize its wireline network, with a strong focus on fiberization and the rollout of next-generation digital services across Pakistan.
He will also oversee initiatives aimed at strengthening PTCL’s leadership in the business-to-business (B2B) segment.
As Pakistan’s largest integrated ICT company, PTCL continues to invest in broadband infrastructure, fiber networks, data centers and submarine cable systems to reinforce its position as the backbone of the country’s digital economy.
Permanent Appointment Takes Effect
Nadeem Khan initially assumed the role of PTCL Chief Executive Officer for a 14-day period effective July 2, 2026. His confirmation by the Board of Directors now makes him the company’s permanent Chief Executive Officer.