Asim Hussain | |
|---|---|
عاصم حسین | |
 Hussain addressing a public gathering in 2012 | |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 2009 -2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 November 1953 Karachi, Federal Capital Territory, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistan  Canada |
| Political party | Pakistan People's Party |
| Relatives | Ziauddin Ahmad (grandfather) |
| Education | Cadet College Petaro |
| Alma mater | Dow Medical College |
| Known for | Chairman of Dr. Ziauddin Group of Hospitals |
| Awards | Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2005)
Nishan-i-Imtiaz (2013) |
| Website | drasimhussain |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Years of service | 1990–1995 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Asim Hussain, SI, NI (born 28 November 1953) is a Pakistani-Canadian, active in the fields of health, education, and Pakistani politics. He is chairman of Ziauddin Group of Hospitals in Karachi, and former Advisor of Prime Minister for Ministry of Oil and Natural Resources, Pakistan.[1][2] He was a member of the Senate of Pakistan as part of Pakistan Peoples Party from 2009 to 2015.[3]
In recognition of his services to the nation in the fields of education and health care he was conferred with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 2005[4][5] and 2013,[6][7] respectively.
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Early life
Hussain was born in Karachi on 28 November 1953. After receiving early education at Karachi Grammar School, Cadet College Petaro, Dow Medical College, he went to Europe for further studies.[8]
Career
Hussain served as the Chairman of National Reconstruction Bureau with the status of Federal Minister from May 2008 until November 2009.[8][9] He was the Advisor to the Prime Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources/Federal Minister from November 2008 until August 2009.[10] He was the Honorary Personal Physician to the President of Pakistan from 12 December 2009. He was the Advisor/Federal Minister Petroleum & Natural Resource from May 2011 until May 2013.[11][12]
On 27 August 2015, Hussain was detained by the authorities in an ongoing operation within the city of Karachi launched by the Pakistani Army.[13]
He was appointed as the Chairman of Sindh Higher Education in 2014. In 2018, he was re-appointed for a second term,[14] which ended in 2022.[15]
Personal life
Hussain ran a travel agency and invested in some property, but did not have the needed Canadian credentials to work as a doctor.[16] He is the grandson of Sir Ziauddin Ahmad.[8]
References
- ^ "Dr.Asim Hussain | Advisor of Prime Minister for Ministry of Oil and Natural Resources. @ Pakistan Herald". 2012-04-18. Archived from the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Zardari takes notice of health ministry dispute". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "KARACHI: 22 get Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance". DAWN.COM. 2005-03-24. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "130 nationals, foreigners to get civil awards". DAWN.COM. 2004-08-14. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "President decorates civil, military personnel for awards on Pakistan Day | Business Recorder". 2014-09-11. Archived from the original on 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "President grants different awards to citizens, foreigners - thenews.com.pk". 2013-03-25. Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ a b c "Chancellor Ziauddin University | Message of Excellence". Ziauddin University. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal condoles death of Dr Asim Hussian's mother". 24 News HD. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "The Curious Case of Dr Asim". Newsline. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "TAG ARCHIVES: DR ASIM HUSSAIN". Pakistan Today. 7 March 2019.
- ^ Siddiqui, Kazi Zulkader. "Asim Hussain, 695/Ayub". Petaro.
- ^ Ali, Imtiaz (2015-08-26). "Dr Asim Hussain reportedly detained by security personnel in Karachi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Dr Asim Hussain declines to work as SHEC chairman for third term". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Dr Tariq Rafi appointed Sindh HEC interim chairman". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Canadian doctor Asim Hussain detained in Pakistan for 'political reasons,' supporters say - World - CBC News". 2016-08-15. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
External links
- Asim Hussain on Facebook
- Asim Hussain on Twitter
- Official University Page
- Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
This page was last edited on 12 September 2023, at 04:22