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In 2002 Pakistan, [[Pervez Musharraf]] had made it compulsory for contestants of elections for seats in the Provincial and National Assembly of Pakistan to hold at least a Bachelors degree. Hussain submitted to the election commission his BA degree in Islamic Studies issued by a now known [[degree mill]], [[Trinity College and University]] (based in Spain but incorporated in Dover, Delaware (USA)), while filing his nomination forms for October 2002 general elections. He also claimed to hold a PhD from the same university. However, in 2005 the University of Karachi declared his degree not recognized.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?96981 | title=Dr. Aamir Liaqat's masters, PhD degrees are fake | accessdate=August 15, 2011}}</ref> In 13 June 2006, the Higher Education Commission, also revealed that the degree of Aamir Liaquat Hussain was not recognised.
In 2002 Pakistan, [[Pervez Musharraf]] had made it compulsory for contestants of elections for seats in the Provincial and National Assembly of Pakistan to hold at least a Bachelors degree. Hussain submitted to the election commission his BA degree in Islamic Studies issued by a now known [[degree mill]], [[Trinity College and University]] (based in Spain but incorporated in Dover, Delaware (USA)), while filing his nomination forms for October 2002 general elections. He also claimed to hold a PhD from the same university. However, in 2005 the University of Karachi declared his degree not recognized.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?96981 | title=Dr. Aamir Liaqat's masters, PhD degrees are fake | accessdate=August 15, 2011}}</ref> In 13 June 2006, the Higher Education Commission, also revealed that the degree of Aamir Liaquat Hussain was not recognised.

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=== Leaked Behind The Scenes Video ===
=== Leaked Behind The Scenes Video ===

Revision as of 23:32, 18 August 2011

Aamir Liaquat Hussain
ARY
Personal details
BornJuly 5, 1971
Karachi
NationalityPakistani
Political partyMuttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) (expelled)
SpouseBushra Aamir
ChildrenAhmed, Dua
ResidenceKARACHI
OccupationFormer politician
ProfessionAnchorperson
Websitewww.aamirliaquat.com

Aamir Liaquat Hussain (Urdu: عامر لیاقت حسین) is a politician and broadcaster from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Aamir Liaquat Hussain is also former State Minister for Religious Affairs, and an anchor of popular TV programme Aalim Online on Geo TV. On August 6, 2010, he officially joined ARY Digital Network as Executive of ARY's Religious TV channel QTV (ARY)[1][2] Aamir Liaquat Hussain was born on July 5, 1971 at Karachi.[3] Aamir Liaquat Hussain contested 2002 general election under the supervision of Pervez Musharraf, and the platform of his affiliated party Muttahida Qaumi Movement.

Professional career

He had been attached to print media over 12 years as editor and as columnist in different newspapers. In the beginning of his career he also worked in radio. As host he did his first program on Geo television network, the program Aalim Online became symbol of spreading interfaith harmony among sects. He joined ARY Network in 2010 as Executive Director and Managing Director of QTV. He is now hosting the program Aalim Aur Aalam.

Achievements

In 2005 when Aamir Liaquat Hussain was Minister of State, he made all ulemas to give a collective fatwa against suicidal attacks.This fatwa was given by Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman with the support of 300 religious scholars. Behind this valuable fatwa, Aamir Liaquat Husain efforts were pretty much there. [needs citation]

In 2008 The King Of Saudi Arab, Shah Abdullah invited him in interfatith conference which was held in Makkah and Spain, where Aamir Liaquat represented Pakistan. [4][5]

2005 attack

In 2005 he was attacked during his visit to Jamia Binoria. He escaped the attack unharmed.

MQM politician

Minister of Religious Affairs

Hussain was formerly the Minister of State for Religious Affairs.

During the Lal Masjid crisis, Hussain was said to be "soft" on the militants, though he clearly said he disagreed with the militants' ideology. [6] He was also extremely critical of the British Government regarding the knighthood of Salman Rushdie.[7]

On July, 4th, 2007 Aamir Liaquat Hussain resigned from his position as Minister of State for Religious Affairs and his membership to the National Assembly after grave and severe differences with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). According to the party official statement, the party was unhappy with the statements given by Aamir on Lal Masjid and Salman Rushdie.[8]

Aamir Liaquat Hussain resigned according to himself for personal reasons and according to a source in the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Aamir Liaquat Hussain was going to be head of a TV station.[9]

Expulsion

On 7 September 2008, Hussain hosted two religious clerics on his TV Show Aalim Online (including a guest from anti-Ahmadiyya movement Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nubuwwat). During the show the Ahmadiyya beliefs and leaders (including the founder of Ahmadiyya movement Mirza Ghulam Ahmad) were criticized very harshly. One of the guest he was hosting said that Ahmadis are liable to be killed.[10] A few days later, two Ahmadis were shot dead in Nawabshah, Sindh. The MQM blamed his TV show for inciting the violence.[11] On 10th, September, 2008 Muttahida Qaumi Movement officially cancelled the basic membership of Aamir Liaquat Hussain, citing ideological differences.[12]

Controversies

Fake Education Credentials

In 2002 Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf had made it compulsory for contestants of elections for seats in the Provincial and National Assembly of Pakistan to hold at least a Bachelors degree. Hussain submitted to the election commission his BA degree in Islamic Studies issued by a now known degree mill, Trinity College and University (based in Spain but incorporated in Dover, Delaware (USA)), while filing his nomination forms for October 2002 general elections. He also claimed to hold a PhD from the same university. However, in 2005 the University of Karachi declared his degree not recognized.[13] In 13 June 2006, the Higher Education Commission, also revealed that the degree of Aamir Liaquat Hussain was not recognised.

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Leaked Behind The Scenes Video

On 14th August 2011, a controversial video of behind the scenes from Aalim Online with Aamir Liaqat using vulgar language at difference instances of his show recordings hit the social media websites[14] on Kalam TV, Facebook and Youtube.[15] The video quickly became viral attracting thousands of views in hours. The video prompted Liaquat to talk about the viral phenomenon the next day in his program and on Twitter, calling the video a fake,[16] a campaign against him by GEO TV responding to better TV ratings[17] for The ARY Digital TV Channel and people who don't want to promote love for the Prophet Mohammed,[18] to malign his credibility. Hussain also claimed[19] that the alleged GEO TV campaign was supported by those who do not believe in the Finality of the Prophethood, a reference to the persecuted Ahmadiya minority he had earlier criticised. A remix of the video satirising the contrast between Hussain's public, on-air public piety and off-the-record utterances was created soon after the original video was released. [20]

See also

References

  1. ^ Aamir Liaquat; the former minister of state. Dawn.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  2. ^ Aamir Liaquat Hussain, anchor person. Geo.tv. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  3. ^ Liaquat's Date of Birth. Dawn.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  4. ^ Bain-ul-Mazaahib Conference 17th – 19th June 2008
  5. ^ Raabta Alaalam AlIslami Confrence in Makkah 4th – 6th June 2008
  6. ^ Point of view on Lal Mosque. Dawn.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  7. ^ Amir Wasim and Azfarul Ashfaque. "Aamir Liaquat resigns"
  8. ^ Interview on Capital Talk, June 28, 2007
  9. ^ Archive | Your Source of News on the World Wide Web. Dawn.Com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  10. ^ Aalim Online on Khatm-e-Nabuwwat – 7th September 2008 – P-c. Vidpk.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  11. ^ Leading News Resource of Pakistan. Daily Times (2008-09-11). Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  12. ^ Expelled. Dawn.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-19.
  13. ^ "Dr. Aamir Liaqat's masters, PhD degrees are fake". Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  14. ^ "Dr. Aamir Liaquat's Video".
  15. ^ Staff, Reporter. "Amir Liaquat Hussain Behind The Camera". Kalam TV. Kalam TV. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  16. ^ @AamirLiaquat. "Hussain, "Fake video"". Hussain, "Fake video". Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  17. ^ "GEO TV campaign against Hussain". GEO TV campaign against Hussain. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  18. ^ "Tweet: conspiracy". Tweet: conspiracy.
  19. ^ "Tweet: Ahmediya-fuelled conspiracy". Tweet: Ahmediya-fuelled conspiracy. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  20. ^ "Aalim Online Badchodaboy Remix". Aalim Online Badchodaboy Remix. badchodaboy. Retrieved 16 August 2011.

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