News: WEF names Hina as Young Global Leader
Name of Newspaper: The Nation
Date of Publication: Thursday, 13 March, 2008
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ISLAMABAD - The World Economic Forum on Wednesday nominated Hina Rabbani Khar as the Young Global Leader for 2008.

Munizae Jahangir, a film producer and media professional, has also been bestowed with this honour.

A press release says that selection of Hina Rabbani Khar, former Minister of State for Economic Affairs, was made possible for her work in proviqing leadership role model for the Pakistani youth. Ms Khar was also instrumental in promoting the competitiveness agenda in the country. She has been working closely with the Competitiveness Support Fund to improve Pakistan's global competitiveness.

This honour is bestowed each year by the World Economic Forum to recogruze and acknowledge the top 200-300 young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.