Aamir Liaquat Hussain
politician in Pakistan
Aamir Liaquat Hussain (Urdu: عامر لیاقت حسین; 5 July 1971 – 9 June 2022) was a Pakistani politician, columnist, and television host. One of Pakistan's most prominent television hosts, he was included in three editions of The 500 Most Influential Muslims.
Hussain served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan for Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) from 2002 to 2007 and as Minister of State for Religious Affairs from 2004 to 2007 in the cabinet of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. He again served in the National Assembly from August 2018 to June 2022 as a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Hussain died of suffocation at his home on 9 June 2022.
Early life and education
Hussain was born on 5 July 1971 in Karachi, Sindh, to Sheikh Liaquat Hussain, a politician, and columnist Mahmooda Sultana.
Education and fraudulent degrees
In 2002, Hussain stated in his nomination forms for that year's general election that he held a bachelor's degree in Islamic studies from Trinity College and University. It was later reported that Hussain had purchased the degree in order to become eligible for election to the National Assembly. The requirement stemmed from a 2002 law requiring candidates for election to hold at least a bachelor's degree. In 2003, The Guardian reported that Trinity College and University offered degrees that could be obtained within 28 days for as little as £125.
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