Roshan Earns 'Best Private Company' at Third Annual Ethical Corporation Awards

Roshan Earns 'Best Private Company' at Third Annual Ethical Corporation Awards PR Newswire KABUL, Afghanistan, June 27, 2012 KABUL, Afghanistan, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Roshan, Afghanistan's leading total communications provider, today announced it has been named the "Best Private Company" by the Ethical Corporation for its transformative impact on the country and its people by implementing a myriad of sustainable corporate social responsibility programs. The award was announced Monday at the third annual Ethical Corporation Awards Ceremony, held in London, where many world brands competed for this prestigious award. The award recognizes Roshan's demonstrated commitment to serve as a catalyst for economic growth and actively contribute to Afghanistan's long-term development through the company's commercial operations and dedicated corporate social responsibility arm, Roshan Community. This year marked the highest number of applicants for the Ethical Corporation Awards, with more than 260 entries submitted worldwide. Roshan beat out four other finalists for the title of Best Private Company. "Social responsibility and high ethical standards have always been more than just a commitment at Roshan; they are part of our DNA," said Karim Khoja, Roshan's chief executive officer.