Karachi: PTCL CEO Nadeem Khan has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), formalising his appointment after he assumed the role in an interim capacity on July 2, 2026.

Khan brings more than two decades of experience with PTCL and Ufone, alongside over seven years of international experience with Millicom International Cellular. He joined Ufone as Chief Financial Officer in 2003 and held the position for a decade before becoming Group Chief Financial Officer of PTCL and Ufone in 2017.

As Group CFO, Khan led the company’s financial strategy during a period of significant transformation, including the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. He also serves on the Board of U Microfinance Bank.

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A Chartered Accountant, Khan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also serves as a member of the Accounting Standards Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

As Chief Executive Officer, Khan will lead PTCL’s efforts to expand and modernise its wireline network, accelerate fibre deployment and roll out next-generation digital services across Pakistan. He will also focus on strengthening the company’s leadership in the business-to-business (B2B) segment.

PTCL said it will continue investing in broadband, fibre infrastructure, data centres and submarine cable systems to reinforce its position as Pakistan’s largest integrated ICT company and support the country’s digital economy.

Khan initially assumed charge as PTCL’s Chief Executive Officer for 14 days on July 2, 2026. The board’s decision confirms his appointment on a permanent basis.