Rashid Khan, President & CEO of Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding, has been nominated for “The CEO of the Year” Award by the World Communication Awards (WCA) 2009.

Rashid Khan is the only Pakistani to have been short listed for CEO of the Year Award, winners of which will be announced in November this year after a vigorous voting process. A forum that aims to bring together over 500 influencers and decision-makers, CEOs and senior executives from the communications industry, WCA recognizes the best industry players every year for their contribution.

Commenting on the recognition, the company spokesperson said, “We are extremely humbled to represent Pakistan positively on international forums and it is extremely inspiring to see our very own CEO being ranked with the best of the best. Such a prestigious global acknowledgement from the WCA for Mr. Rashid Khan’s leadership brings a great sense of pride and accomplishment among the individuals and teams working at Mobilink.”