Aamir Liaquat Hussain

{{Short description|Pakistani TV host and politician (1971–2022)}}

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{{Infobox officeholder

| name = Aamir Liaquat Hussain

| image =

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| office = Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan

| term_start = 13 August 2018

| term_end = 9 June 2022

| constituency = NA-249 (Karachi-XI)

| term_start1 = 21 November 2002

| term_end1 = 5 July 2007

| constituency1 = NA-245 (Karachi-XVI)

| successor1 = Farooq Sattar

| office2 = Minister of State for Religious Affairs

| term_start2 = 5 September 2004

| term_end2 = 5 July 2007

| president2 = Pervez Musharraf

| primeminister2 = Shaukat Aziz

| birth_date = {{Birth date|1971|07|05|df=y}}

| birth_place = Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|06|09|1971|07|05|df=y}}

| death_place = Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

| spouse = {{marriage|Syeda Bushra Iqbal||2020|end=div}}{{cite news|url= https://www.geo.tv/latest/327393-amir-liaquat-hussains-ex-wife-says-he-divorced-her-over-the-phone|title= Aamir Liaquat Hussain's ex-wife says he divorced her over the phone|work=Geo News}}
{{marriage|Syeda Tuba Aamir|2018|2022|end=div}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/06/28/poll-drive-aamir-liaquat-admits-second-marriage/|title=Poll drive: Aamir Liaquat admits second marriage|work=Pakistan Today|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324002128/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/06/28/poll-drive-aamir-liaquat-admits-second-marriage/|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/398193-tuba-anwar-announces-khula-from-aamir-liaquat|title=Tuba Anwar announces khula from Aamir Liaquat|date=9 February 2022|access-date=10 February 2022|work=Geo News}}{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/aamir-liauqat-caught-in-second-marriage-controversy-ahead-of-polls/|title=Aamir Liauqat caught in second marriage controversy ahead of polls|date=23 June 2018}}
{{marriage|Syeda Dania Shah|2022|2022}}.{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/10-Feb-2022/aamir-liaquat-shares-first-video-with-his-third-wife-dania-shah|title=Aamir Liaquat shares first video with his third wife Dania Shah|date=10 February 2022|work=Daily Pakistan (newspaper)}}{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/398274-amir-liaquat-ties-the-knot-for-third-time|title=Amir Liaquat ties the knot for third time|date=10 February 2022|work=Geo News}}{{cite web | url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/955958-syeda-dania-shah-seeks-divorce-from | title=Syeda Dania Shah seeks divorce from Aamir Liaquat }}

| party = PTI (2018-2021)

| otherparty = MQM-L (2002-2016)

| father = Sheikh Liaquat Hussain

| children = 2

| residence = Karachi

| occupation = {{hlist|TV show host|politician|columnist}}

| website = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/20220206093512/http://aamirliaquat.com/|AamirLiaquat.com}}

| successor = Mahmood Moulvi

| predecessor = Haleem Adil Sheikh

}}

Aamir Liaquat Hussain ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|عامر لیاقت حسین}}}}; 5 July 1971 – 9 June 2022) was a Pakistani politician, columnist and television host. Hussain was a top ranking TV anchor and was listed three times in The 500 influential Muslims worldwide, and was among 100 popular personalities of Pakistan.{{Cite news |date=2022-06-09 |title=Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan's shock televangelist dies at 50 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61745508 |access-date=2024-08-01 |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2024-07-30 |title=Aamir Liaquat's widow Dania Shah announces second marriage |url=https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Jul-2024/aamir-liaquat-s-widow-dania-shah-announces-second-marriage |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The Nation |language=en-US}} He was criticized on media numerous times due to his controversial comments about superstars. He was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 to June 2022.

Previously, he was a member of the National Assembly from 2002 to 2007 and served as the Minister of State for Religious Affairs from 2004 to 2007 in the federal cabinet of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

He died on 9 June 2022 in his room at his residence due to suffocation. According to the police, his house was full of smoke stemming from a generator.

Early life and education

Hussain was born on 5 July 1971 in Karachi{{cite news|title=Educational background of state ministers|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/369652/educational-background-of-state-ministers|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=6 September 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202034050/http://www.dawn.com/news/369652/educational-background-of-state-ministers|archive-date=2 February 2017}} to Sheikh Liaquat Hussain, a politician,{{cite news|title=Dr Aamir Liaquat resigns|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/254908|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=5 July 2007|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202033053/http://www.dawn.com/news/254908|archive-date=2 February 2017}} and columnist Mahmooda Sultana.

Educational qualifications and false degrees

Hussain received Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies in 2002 from the Trinity College and University.M.A. Siddiqui [http://antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200503/P1_fake.htm "Musharraf's Blue Eyed Religious Affairs Minister Turns Out to be Dr. Fake"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215060851/http://antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200503/P1_fake.htm |date=15 December 2012 }} South Asia Tribune. {{ISSN|1684-2057}}. Retrieved 6 March 2012

In 2006, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan notified it would not recognize Hussain's BA in Islamic Studies obtained from the Trinity College and University as it was fake. In 2003, The Guardian reported this university as a scam where one could buy a degree for as low as £150 within 28 days.{{cite news|last1=Garrett|first1=Alexander|title=Get a doctorate in 28 days|url=https://www.theguardian.com/money/2003/oct/26/administration.highereducation|access-date=9 December 2017|work=The Observer|date=26 October 2003|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210015708/https://www.theguardian.com/money/2003/oct/26/administration.highereducation|archive-date=10 December 2017}} The University of Karachi announced his BA degree as fake in 2005.

Hussain declared his BA degree to the election commission of Pakistan while filing his nomination forms for the 2002 Pakistani general elections.{{cite news|title=Degree of Amir Liaquat not recognised|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/196938|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=14 June 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202032337/http://www.dawn.com/news/196938|archive-date=2 February 2017}} It was reported that Hussain had purchased his degrees from Trinity College and University to become eligible for being elected. This followed a 2002 decision to require candidates seeking to be elected for seats in the Provincial and National Assemblies of Pakistan to hold at least a bachelor's degree.{{cite news|title=Fake degree scandal roils Pakistani politics|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/958083|access-date=27 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=30 June 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202042115/http://www.dawn.com/news/958083|archive-date=2 February 2017}}

Hussain's claim to have received an MBBS degree from Liaquat Medical College Jamshoro in 1995 was also falsified based on the fact that if he did have one, he would not need to obtain the fake bachelors, masters or doctorate degrees to be nominated in the 2002 general elections. It was also noted that one cannot study at two different faculties at a same time since Hussain claimed to have both his MBBS degree in 1995 and BA in Islamic Studies from Trinity College in 1995.{{cite web |url=http://antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200505/P1_drfake.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-09-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815135241/http://antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200505/P1_drfake.htm |archive-date=15 August 2017}}

In 2012, it was reported that Hussain appeared as a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Karachi from where he graduated in 2008. He was later enrolled in Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology in 2010 from where he received his master's degree in Islamic Studies, but according to officials there, Hussain never attended a class or took any exams. The officials said that the admission form of Hussain was initially submitted with the photograph of another person and was later replaced with the photograph of Hussain. It was also reported that Hussain did not himself attend the semester exams.{{cite news|title=Will the real Amir Liaquat please stand up?|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/337526/will-the-real-amir-liaquat-please-stand-up/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=17 February 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816200121/https://tribune.com.pk/story/337526/will-the-real-amir-liaquat-please-stand-up/|archive-date=16 August 2017}}

In 2015, it was reported that Hussain had acquired a fake degree from Ashwood University. According to the Federal Investigation Agency, his profile was noted in Axact's main server. Hussain confessed that he purchased the fake degree from Ashwood University for $1136.{{cite news|title=Aamir Liaquat allegedly confesses obtaining fake degree|url=http://arynews.tv/en/aamir-liaquat-confesses-obtaining-fake-degree-from-axact|access-date=26 January 2017|publisher=ARY News|date=6 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907032211/http://arynews.tv/en/aamir-liaquat-confesses-obtaining-fake-degree-from-axact|archive-date=7 September 2017}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/271370-more-than-1-100-pakistanis-paid-for-axact-degrees |title=More than 1,100 Pakistanis paid for Axact degrees |last=Cheema |first=Umar |date=2018-01-22 |work=The News International |access-date=2018-01-23 |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123091456/https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/271370-more-than-1-100-pakistanis-paid-for-axact-degrees |archive-date=23 January 2018}}

Political career

= MQM =

Hussain was elected as the Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan for the first time in the 2002 Pakistani general election on the ticket of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement from NA-249 (Karachi-XI) constituency{{Cite web |last=Dawn.com |date=2022-06-09 |title=No stranger to fame and notoriety — Aamir Liaquat Hussain |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1693943 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}} and was appointed Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Zakat and Ushar Division in September 2004 in the Shaukat Aziz cabinet.{{cite news|title=Portfolios of ministers of state|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/396567|access-date=29 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=5 September 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202052052/http://www.dawn.com/news/396567|archive-date=2 February 2017}} As the junior minister of Religious Affairs, Hussain asked religious scholars from Pakistan to issue a 'Fatwa' regarding suicide bombings in May 2005.{{cite news|title=Suicide attacks are haram, clerics decree|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-5-2005_pg1_4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051216083937/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-5-2005_pg1_4|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2005|work=Daily Times|access-date=19 July 2012|date=18 May 2005}} In June 2005, he was attacked by enraged youths during his visit to Jamia Binoria. Police however denied that any incident of manhandling of Hussain had taken place and said that the crowd only chanted slogans.[http://archives.dawn.com/2005/06/25/top5.htm Minister mobbed, manhandled] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120701125807/http://archives.dawn.com/2005/06/25/top5.htm |date=1 July 2012 }}. Dawn. Retrieved 3 March 2012.{{cite news|title=PM concerned over attack on minister|url=http://archives.dawn.com/2005/06/27/nat16.htm|work=Dawn|access-date=19 July 2012|date=26 June 2005|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121070408/http://archives.dawn.com/2005/06/27/nat16.htm|archive-date=21 January 2013}} Hussain was the minister of state for Religious Affairs until July 2007, when his party asked him to resign from his position as Minister, and from his seat as a member of the National Assembly.{{cite news|title=Amir Liaquat resigns as minister; quits assembly|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/651259-amir-liaquat-resigns-as-minister;-quits-assembly|access-date=29 January 2017|work=The News|date=5 July 2007|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202045459/https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/651259-amir-liaquat-resigns-as-minister;-quits-assembly|archive-date=2 February 2017}} According to an official statement, the party was unhappy with statements made by Hussain against Salman Rushdie.{{cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/254908/dr-aamir-liaquat-resigns|title=Dr Aamir Liaquat resigns|date=5 July 2007|work=Dawn|access-date=10 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310171016/http://www.dawn.com/news/254908/dr-aamir-liaquat-resigns|archive-date=10 March 2014}} In 2007, he resigned from politics. Later in 2008, MQM also expelled him from the party.{{cite news|title=MQM expels Aamir Liaquat|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/939059|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=11 September 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202032526/http://www.dawn.com/news/939059|archive-date=2 February 2017}}

He was the founder of the Memhooda Sultana Foundation. From 2013 to 2015, an annual publication The 500 Most Influential Muslims by Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan included Hussain in their list.{{cite news|title=For the third time: Aamir Liaquat among 500 influential Muslims|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/966965/for-the-third-time-dr-aamir-liaquat-among-500-influential-muslims/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=4 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202032932/http://tribune.com.pk/story/966965/for-the-third-time-dr-aamir-liaquat-among-500-influential-muslims/|archive-date=2 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Dr Amir Liaquat included among 500 most influential Muslim personalities|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/634554-dr-amir-liaquat-included-among-500-most-influential-muslim-personalities|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=29 November 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202033034/https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/634554-dr-amir-liaquat-included-among-500-most-influential-muslim-personalities|archive-date=2 February 2017}} In August 2016, after the attack on media houses by MQM workers and the arrest of MQM leaders, Hussain was also taken into custody by Sindh Rangers.{{cite news|url=http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/08/dr-amir-liaquat-hussain-detained/|title=Aamir Liaquat detained|publisher=Samaa TV|date=22 August 2016|access-date=2016-08-23|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823165554/http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/08/dr-amir-liaquat-hussain-detained/|archive-date=23 August 2016}}

In February 2017, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan instructed the authorities to put the name of Hussain on the Exit Control List, after Hussain was charged with facilitation of hate speech but police failed to produce Hussain in court hearings.{{cite news|title=Farooq Sattar, Amir Liaquat should be put on Exit Control List, suggests ATC|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1317319/farooq-sattar-amir-liaquat-should-be-put-on-exit-control-list-suggests-atc|access-date=27 February 2017|work=Dawn|date=27 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227184000/https://www.dawn.com/news/1317319/farooq-sattar-amir-liaquat-should-be-put-on-exit-control-list-suggests-atc|archive-date=27 February 2017}}

= PTI =

Hussain joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in March 2018.{{cite news|title=Imran Khan welcomes Amir Liaquat Hussain into PTI|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1396267/imran-khan-welcomes-amir-liaquat-hussain-into-pti|access-date=19 March 2018|work=Dawn|date=19 March 2018}}

He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a PTI candidate for constituency NA-245 (Karachi East-IV) in the 2018 Pakistani general election.{{cite news |title=Twitterati 'saddened' as Amir Liaquat reportedly wins from NA-245 |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/26/twitterati-saddened-as-amir-liaquat-reportedly-wins-from-na-245/ |access-date=3 August 2018 |work=Pakistan Today}}

On 4 October 2021, he resigned from his National Assembly of Pakistan's seat and left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.{{Cite web|title=I have had enough: Aamir Liaquat on resigning from PTI {{!}} SAMAA|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2021/10/i-have-had-enough-aamir-liaquat-on-resigning-from-pti/|access-date=2021-10-07|website=Samaa TV|date=4 October 2021 |language=en-US |last1=Desk |first1=Web }}{{Cite web|title=PTI's Aamir Liaquat resigns as MNA|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/897531-pti-mna-aamir-liaquat-resigns-says-i-am-helpless-mna-of-karachi|access-date=2021-10-07|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}

= Return to MQM =

On 6 April 2022, Hussain tweeted “I am extremely embarrassed [for betraying] MQM leader Altaf Hussain. I am unable to even look into his eyes.” hinting towards his return to MQM.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Amir Liaquat apologises to opposition leaders |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/914956/amir-liaquat-apologises-to-opposition-leaders/ |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Amir Liaquat tenders apology to Opposition leaders |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/409969-amir-liaquat-tenders-apology-to-opposition-leaders |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=www.geo.tv |language=en}} On many occasions, Aamir Liaquat had hailed Altaf Hussain as his “leader” and even advocated for resumption of government-level talks with Altaf to end his self-imposed exile.{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2022-06-10 |title=Let bygones be bygones: Altaf Hussain on Aamir Liaquat |url=https://www.aaj.tv/news/30288741 |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=Aaj.tv |language=en}}

TV career

Hussain was a radio broadcaster on FM101. He is also known for hosting Ramadan transmissions; for Suhur and Iftar, for many years. He started his television career at Pakistan Television Corporation but was fired shortly thereafter.{{cite news|title=My degrees are not fake|url=http://antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200506/Dawn_Magazine_May1.htm|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=1 May 2005|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021214420/http://www.antisystemic.org/satribune/www.satribune.com/archives/200506/Dawn_Magazine_May1.htm|archive-date=21 October 2007}} He joined Geo TV as founding member in 2001 where he hosted religious program Aalim Online. In 2010, Hussain left Geo TV{{cite news|title=Renowned TV anchor Amir Liaquat leaves Bol TV|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/renowned-tv-anchor-amir-liaquat-leaves-bol-tv/|access-date=16 August 2017|work=Daily Pakistan|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815132638/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/renowned-tv-anchor-amir-liaquat-leaves-bol-tv/|archive-date=15 August 2017}} and joined ARY Digital Network as managing director of ARY Qtv and as executive director of ARY Digital. He hosted religious program Aalim Aur Aalam there.{{cite news|title=Saint or Hypocrite? Technology Can Confirm the Real Aamir Liaquat|url=http://newslinemagazine.com/saint-or-hypocrite-technology-can-confirm-the-real-aamir-liaquat/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Newsline|date=17 August 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202064821/http://newslinemagazine.com/saint-or-hypocrite-technology-can-confirm-the-real-aamir-liaquat/|archive-date=2 February 2017}} He then hosted Pehchan Ramazan in 2012,{{cite news|title='Pehchan Ramazan' breaks all records of popularity|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-126266-Pehchan-Ramazan-breaks-all-records-of-popularity|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621085119/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-126266-Pehchan-Ramazan-breaks-all-records-of-popularity|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2015|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=21 June 2015}} after rejoining Geo TV,{{cite news|title=Dr Amir Liaquat returns to Geo screen on public demand|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/623569-dr-amir-liaquat-returns-to-geo-screen-on-public-demand|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=7 July 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202031922/https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/623569-dr-amir-liaquat-returns-to-geo-screen-on-public-demand|archive-date=2 February 2017}} and Amaan Ramazan in 2013.{{cite news|title=Aamir Liaquat presented Ramazan as symbol of peace: CNN|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/632161-aamir-liaquat-presented-ramazan-as-symbol-of-peace-cnn|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=2 August 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226234434/https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/632161-aamir-liaquat-presented-ramazan-as-symbol-of-peace-cnn|archive-date=26 December 2017}}{{cite news|title=Abandoned babies given away on Pakistani TV programme|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23529448|access-date=26 January 2017|work=BBC News|date=2 August 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505111923/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23529448|archive-date=5 May 2017}} In January 2014, he became the vice president of Geo TV, and hosted game show Inaam Ghar.{{cite news|title=Geo's exciting family show 'Inaam Ghar' kicks off tonight|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-134564-Geos-exciting-family-show-Inaam-Ghar-kicks-off-tonight|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182202/http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-134564-Geos-exciting-family-show-Inaam-Ghar-kicks-off-tonight|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 February 2014|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=18 January 2014}}

In June 2014, he joined Express Media Group as president{{cite news|title=Supporting military: Ramazan transmission dedicated to army|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/724927/supporting-military-ramazan-transmission-dedicated-to-army/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720002953/http://tribune.com.pk/story/724927/supporting-military-ramazan-transmission-dedicated-to-army/|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 July 2014|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=21 June 2014}} and Group Editor of religious content on Daily Express,{{cite news|title=Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain joins Express|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/724916/dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain-joins-express/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621033221/http://tribune.com.pk/story/724916/dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain-joins-express/|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2014|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=21 June 2014}} and hosted Pakistan Ramazan.{{cite news|title=Supporting military: Ramazan transmission dedicated to army|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/724927/supporting-military-ramazan-transmission-dedicated-to-army/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717095252/http://tribune.com.pk/story/724927/supporting-military-ramazan-transmission-dedicated-to-army/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2014|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=17 July 2014}}{{cite news|title=Dr Aamir urges govt to ensure Dr Aafia's release|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/732599/dr-aamir-urges-govt-to-ensure-dr-aafias-release/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=8 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202032945/http://tribune.com.pk/story/732599/dr-aamir-urges-govt-to-ensure-dr-aafias-release/|archive-date=2 February 2017}} Hussain then rejoined Geo TV and hosted Subh-e-Pakistan from November 2014,{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/641736-geo-tv's-morning-show-'subhe-pakistan'-launches-today|title=Geo TV's morning show 'Subhe Pakistan' launches today|access-date=8 July 2017|work=The News|date=19 November 2014}} and also became president of Geo Entertainment in November 2015.{{cite news|title=Media superstar Dr Amir Liaquat becomes Geo Entertainment president|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/71154-media-superstar-dr-amir-liaquat-becomes-geo-entertainment-president|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The News|date=3 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201235118/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/71154-media-superstar-dr-amir-liaquat-becomes-geo-entertainment-president|archive-date=1 February 2017}} He then joined BOL media group in 2016, and started hosting current affairs talk show Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga. There, he hosted Ramazan Mein BOL in 2017,{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/game-on-aamir-liaqat-claims-his-ramzan-show-will-offer-3-airplanes-as-prizes/|title=Game On! Aamir Liaqat claims his Ramzan show will offer 3 Airplanes as prizes|date=12 May 2017|access-date=19 May 2017|work=Daily Pakistan|author=Dawood Rehman|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512204521/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/game-on-aamir-liaqat-claims-his-ramzan-show-will-offer-3-airplanes-as-prizes/|archive-date=12 May 2017}} during which he also started hosting a game show; Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga.{{cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177784|title=Meera's cringeworthy exchange sends the wrong message about daughters-in-law|access-date=8 July 2017|date=12 June 2017|work=Dawn Images|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615094205/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177784|archive-date=15 June 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/nadia-khan-and-sanam-baloch-take-jabs-at-aamir-liaquat/|title=Nadia Khan and Sanam Baloch take jabs at Aamir Liaquat!|access-date=8 July 2017|date=22 June 2017|work=Daily Pakistan|author=Eeshah Omer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622131241/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/nadia-khan-and-sanam-baloch-take-jabs-at-aamir-liaquat/|archive-date=22 June 2017}} He left BOL in November 2017.{{cite news|title=Aamir Liaquat leaves Bol TV citing monetary dispute|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1371342|access-date=19 November 2017|work=Dawn|date=18 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119033835/https://www.dawn.com/news/1371342|archive-date=19 November 2017}}{{cite news|title=BOL's response to Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain's Resignation via Twitter|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1371342|access-date=21 November 2017|publisher=BOL|date=18 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119042634/https://www.dawn.com/news/1371342|archive-date=19 November 2017}} In 2019, he joined Pakistan Television Corporation.{{cite news|title=PTI's Aamir Liaquat to host Ramzan show on state TV|url=https://www.samaa.tv/news/2019/04/ptis-aamir-liaquat-to-host-ramzan-show-on-state-tv/|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=28 April 2019|date=24 April 2019}}

In January 2016, it was reported that Hussain would make Pakistani film debut in an upcoming film of Syed Noor, alongside Saima Noor as lead cast.{{cite news|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1174565|title=Did you know? Aamir Liaquat is set to be a movie star|date=2 January 2016|work=Dawn Images|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019113001/http://images.dawn.com/news/1174565|archive-date=19 October 2016}} In April 2019, he announced that he will play Burhan Wani in Ayub Khoso's upcoming film, based on the Kashmir issue.{{cite news|title=Aamir Liaquat to play Burhan Wani in debut film|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2019/04/aamir-liaquat-to-play-burhan-wani-in-debut-film/|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=28 April 2019|date=26 April 2019}} In April 2020, he started hosting a game show called "Jeeway Pakistan" which airs on Express TV.{{cite news|title=Jeeway Pakistan, Aamir Liaquat Game Show Live on Express TV|url=https://pakistanijournal.com/jeeway-pakistan-aamir-liaquat-game-show-live-on-express-tv/|publisher=Pakistani Journal|date=25 April 2020}}

Controversies

In 2008, Hussain in his TV special, Khatmay Nabuwat, criticised the Ahmadi Community founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. The guest scholars in the show declared that anyone associated with the Ahmadi group deserve to get murdered on account of blasphemy.{{cite news|last=Azhar|first=Mobeen|title=The rise of Pakistan's televangelists|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18729683|publisher=BBC World Service|access-date=18 July 2012|date=13 July 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717013255/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18729683|archive-date=17 July 2012}}{{cite web|title=Is Pakistan's TV evangelism sprouting a dangerous creed of intolerance?|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/07/15/226423.html|publisher=Al Arabia News|access-date=18 July 2012|date=15 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718002151/http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/07/15/226423.html|archive-date=18 July 2012}} Within two days, two prominent people from the Ahmadi community were killed, one of them being a physician and another being a community leader.{{cite web|url=http://www.humanrights.asia/news/urgent-appeals/AHRC-UAC-203-2008|title=Pakistan: Two persons murdered after an anchor person proposed the widespread lynching of Ahmadi sect followers|work=Asian Human Rights Commission|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603203809/http://www.humanrights.asia/news/urgent-appeals/AHRC-UAC-203-2008|archive-date=3 June 2011}}{{cite web|last=Idris|first=Kunwar|title=Not in the name of faith|url=http://archives.dawn.com/archives/28889|work=Dawn|date=21 September 2008|access-date=18 July 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128151655/http://archives.dawn.com/archives/28889|archive-date=28 November 2012}}{{cite web|last=Azhar|first=Mobeen|title=Shades of bigotry|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/732017|work=DAWN|access-date=18 July 2012|date=6 July 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031034839/https://www.dawn.com/news/732017|archive-date=31 October 2017}}

In 2010, Hussain claimed in his TV show that the recent losses in cricket matches of Pakistani Cricket team were due to their new shoe soles being green. With green being the color of Pakistani flag and the Dome of Muhammad's tomb, the green soles were supposedly disrespectful towards Islam, and apparently the team was being divinely punished. Hussain claimed that this was a matter of faith. He was subsequently criticised for his views in the media.{{cite web|last=Paracha|first=Nadeem|title=Evergreen logic|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/813142|work=Dawn|access-date=19 July 2012|date=4 February 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229031907/http://www.dawn.com/news/813142|archive-date=29 December 2016}}{{cite web|title=TV host sees red; blames green soles for Pak defeat|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=59&contentid=201002012010020102061272579536a|publisher=Mumbaimirror.com|access-date=19 July 2012|date=1 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129051401/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=59&contentid=201002012010020102061272579536a|archive-date=29 January 2013}}{{cite news|title=Pak cricket team's drubbing blamed on green colour of soles|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Pak-cricket-teams-drubbing-blamed-on-green-colour-of-soles/articleshow/5520637.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=19 July 2012|date=31 January 2010}}

In 2011, a compilation of behind-the-scenes footage videos were leaked online, showing Hussain using various profanities on the set of his show. In the same video, he is also shown taking a rape related question lightly, mocking his religious guests, spontaneously singing Indian tunes and referring to Bollywood rape scenes.{{cite web|last=Chaudhry|first=Kashif|title=Saint or Hypocrite? Technology Can Confirm the Real Aamir Liaquat|url=http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2011/08/saint-or-hypocrite-technology-can-confirm-the-real-aamir-liaquat/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129185239/http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2011/08/saint-or-hypocrite-technology-can-confirm-the-real-aamir-liaquat/|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2013|publisher=newslinemagazine.com|access-date=18 July 2012|date=17 August 2011}}Ahmed, Akbar S. and Hassan, Leena. [http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2011/08/dishonourable-conduct-a-summary-of-the-infamous-aamir-liaquat-video/ Dishonourable Conduct: A Summary of the Infamous Aamir Liaquat Video] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119063837/http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2011/08/dishonourable-conduct-a-summary-of-the-infamous-aamir-liaquat-video/ |date=19 November 2011 }} Newsline. Retrieved 1 March 2012Fulton, George. [http://tribune.com.pk/story/233544/delusion-denial-and-dr-liaquat/ Delusion, denial and 'Dr' Liaquat] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521000437/http://tribune.com.pk/story/233544/delusion-denial-and-dr-liaquat/ |date=21 May 2012 }} The Express Tribune. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2012 In his defence, Hussain accused the Geo TV of creating the alleged fake video in order to tarnish his credibility, and stated that the video must have been edited and dubbed by "masters of synchronization". However, The New York Times reported that Hussain himself said "It was my lighter side".{{cite news|last1=Walsh|first1=Declan|title=A Star Televangelist in Pakistan Divides, Then Repents|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/01/world/asia/a-star-televangelist-in-pakistan-divides-then-repents.html|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The New York Times|date=31 August 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102122348/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/01/world/asia/a-star-televangelist-in-pakistan-divides-then-repents.html?pagewanted=all|archive-date=2 January 2013}}

In 2013, Hussain was criticised for giving out abandoned infants to parents who wanted to adopt babies in Amaan Ramazan transmission.{{cite news|title=Pakistani TV Game Show Awards Contestants Abandoned Babies As Prizes During Ramadan Ratings Wars|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/pakistani-tv-game-show-awards-contestants-abandoned-babies-prizes-during-ramadan-ratings-wars|access-date=26 January 2017|work=IBT|date=25 July 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224101629/http://www.ibtimes.com/pakistani-tv-game-show-awards-contestants-abandoned-babies-prizes-during-ramadan-ratings-wars|archive-date=24 December 2014}}{{cite news|title="People love me", says Amir Liaquat Hussain|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1033606|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=2 August 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202033950/http://www.dawn.com/news/1033606|archive-date=2 February 2017}} The parents were chosen after background checks were done by the Chhipa association beforehand, and then the baby was handed over to them during the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-24546-Aamir-Liaquat-presented-Ramazan-as-symbol-of-peace-CNN|title=Aamir Liaquat presented Ramazan as symbol of peace: CNN|date=2 August 2013|work=The News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102223857/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-24546-Aamir-Liaquat-presented-Ramazan-as-symbol-of-peace-CNN|archive-date=2 January 2014}} Child welfare advocates expressed concern that the lack of confidentiality could expose the children and their families to teasing and stigma in the future.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23529448|title=Abandoned babies given away on Pakistani TV programme|work=BBC News|date=2 August 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505111923/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23529448|archive-date=5 May 2017}}

In 2014, a religious cleric in a TV show hosted by Hussain declared Ahmadis the enemies of Islam and Hussain responded by nodding his head in affirmation while the audience burst into applause. The guest cleric went on to use further derogatory language against the Ahmadis for some minutes while the TV show host clapped in appreciation{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1154052|title=Geo apologises for hate speech against Ahmadis in Amir Liaquat's show|work=Dawn|date=30 December 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105011221/http://www.dawn.com/news/1154052|archive-date=5 January 2015}} Within five days of the show, an Ahmadi man, Luqman Ahmad Shehzad, was gunned down in Gujranwala.{{cite web |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/pakistan-ahmadis-idINL6N0UB09O20141227 |title=Man from Ahmadi religious minority killed in Pakistan after Muslim leader calls them "enemy" |date=28 December 2014 |work=Reuters|access-date=28 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228200242/http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/27/pakistan-ahmadis-idINL6N0UB09O20141227 |archive-date=28 December 2014}} This was the second time that Hussain's show had been linked to attacks on Ahmadis.{{cite web |url=http://newsweekpakistan.com/ahmadi-farmer-gunned-down-in-gujranwala/ |title=Ahmadi Farmer Gunned Down in Gujranwala |date=28 December 2014 |work=Newsweek |access-date=28 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228193212/http://newsweekpakistan.com/ahmadi-farmer-gunned-down-in-gujranwala/ |archive-date=28 December 2014}}

In June 2016, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) barred Hussain from hosting his Ramadan show Inaam Ghar for three days on Geo Entertainment, which showed a reenactment by the show's host of a girl committing suicide.{{cite news|last1=Khan|first1=Raza|title=Pemra bans Aamir Liaquat's show Inam Ghar for three days|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1267598|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=28 June 2016|ref=The regulatory authority had issued a show cause notice after the 6 June episode, which showed a reenactment by the show's host of a girl committing suicide, stated the Pemra statement.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202031644/http://www.dawn.com/news/1267598|archive-date=2 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=PEMRA bans Aamir Liaquat's 'Inam Ghar' for three days|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/06/27/pemra-bans-aamir-liaquats-inam-ghar-for-three-days/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Pakistan Today|date=27 June 2016|ref=Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday ordered suspension of Geo Entertainment's program 'Inam Ghar' for three days and asked the host Aamir Liaquat to tender an apology for committing a violation of code of conduct during the program.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202024531/http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/06/27/pemra-bans-aamir-liaquats-inam-ghar-for-three-days/|archive-date=2 February 2017}}

In January 2017, a social activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir filed a complaint with PEMRA alleging Hussain of running a "malicious, defamatory and life endangering campaign" against him.{{cite news|title=Lawyer moves Pemra against TV host for making blasphemy allegations|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1309821|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=21 January 2017|ref=Lawyer Jibran Nasir on Friday filed a complaint with Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (Pemra) alleging TV presenter Aamir Liaquat Hussain of running a defamatory and life threatening campaign against him, local media outlets reported on Saturday.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125074510/http://www.dawn.com/news/1309821|archive-date=25 January 2017}}{{cite news|title=Jibran Nasir moves PEMRA against Amir Liaquat over blasphemy allegations|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1302735/jibran-nasir-moves-pemra-amir-liaquat-blasphemy-allegations/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=21 January 2017|ref=Social activist Jibran Nasir has filed an official complaint with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) against TV anchor Amir Liaquat Hussain for 'maligning' him.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123143344/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1302735/jibran-nasir-moves-pemra-amir-liaquat-blasphemy-allegations/|archive-date=23 January 2017}} The same month, Hussain also claimed that Om Puri was murdered.{{cite news|title=Pakistani Journalist Goes Nuts, Says PM Modi, Ajit Doval Are Behind Om Puri's Death.|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/pakistani-journalist-aamir-liaquat-goes-nuts-says-pm-modi-ajit-doval-are-behind-om-puri-s-death-269104.html|access-date=27 January 2017|work=The Times of India|date=9 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118235405/http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/pakistani-journalist-aamir-liaquat-goes-nuts-says-pm-modi-ajit-doval-are-behind-om-puri-s-death-269104.html|archive-date=18 January 2017}} Following which the PEMRA banned Hussain and his programme Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga on BOL News for preaching hate.{{cite news|title=Pemra bans Amir Liaquat's 'Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga' on Bol News|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1310854|access-date=26 January 2017|work=Dawn|date=26 January 2017|ref=The Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (Pemra) on Thursday banned Amir Liaquat's programme 'Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga' on Bol News with immediate effect. Pemra said it had received hundreds of complaints with regard to Liaquat's "hate speech".|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126114649/http://www.dawn.com/news/1310854|archive-date=26 January 2017}}{{cite news|title=PEMRA bans Amir Liaquat over hate speech|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1307682/pemra-bans-amir-liaquat-hate-speech/|access-date=26 January 2017|work=The Express Tribune|date=26 January 2017|ref=During several weeks it has been monitored that Amir Liaquat host of the programme Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga, in the episodes broadcast on BOL News during 2–24 January 2017, has willfully and repeatedly made statements and allegations which tantamount to hate speech, derogatory remarks, incitement to violence against citizens and casting accusation of being anti-state and anti-Islam, on various individuals.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126101355/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1307682/pemra-bans-amir-liaquat-hate-speech/|archive-date=26 January 2017}}

In March 2017, Amnesty International slammed the Government of Pakistan for not taking action against Hussain for endangering the lives of journalists, and bloggers, and social activists and urged Interior Minister of Pakistani Nisar Ali Khan to take immediate steps.{{cite news|title=Amnesty Intl slams Pak govt for inaction on hateful content aired on TV|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1317772|access-date=1 March 2017|work=Dawn|date=1 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301180200/https://www.dawn.com/news/1317772|archive-date=1 March 2017}} Later in the month, PEMRA issued a notification against Hussain, directing him to apologise on air to the viewers for hate speech.{{cite news|title=Pemra tells Amir Liaquat to apologise on air for 'hate speech'|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1323184|access-date=28 March 2017|work=Dawn|date=28 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328004120/https://www.dawn.com/news/1323184|archive-date=28 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Pakistan TV's Aamir Liaquat Hussain must apologise for 'hate speech'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39406034|access-date=28 March 2017|work=BBC News|date=28 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328150412/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39406034|archive-date=28 March 2017}}

On 12 December 2017, it was announced that Hussain will be returning to television through 24 News HD, however, on 13 December, he was banned by PEMRA from all forms of media over hate speech allegations.{{cite news|title=IHC bars Aamir Liaqat from making TV appearances over hate speech allegations|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/12/13/ihc-bars-aamir-liaqat-from-making-tv-appearances-over-hate-speech-allegations/|access-date=13 December 2017|date=13 December 2017|work=Pakistan Today|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215053524/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/12/13/ihc-bars-aamir-liaqat-from-making-tv-appearances-over-hate-speech-allegations/|archive-date=15 December 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Imran|first1=Mohammad|title=Islamabad High Court bars Amir Liaquat from appearing on TV till further notice|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1376364|access-date=13 December 2017|work=Dawn|date=13 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214052317/https://www.dawn.com/news/1376364|archive-date=14 December 2017}} The ban was lifted by the Supreme Court on 7 February 2018.{{cite news|title=SC lifts ban on Aamir Liaquat|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/02/07/sc-l|access-date=8 February 2018|date=7 February 2018|work=Pakistan Today}}

On 26 May 2018, PEMRA again banned Hussain after creating controversy related to religious organization Jamiat Ahle Hadith and Zakir Naik.{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1410133|title=Pemra bans Dr Amir Liaquat for 30 days over 'unwarranted drama' on religious matters|last=Dawn.com|date=26 May 2018}}

In May 2020, Hussain apologised for his comments on the deaths of Indian actors Sridevi and Irrfan Khan.{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1185184/aamir-liaquats-joke-about-sri-devi-and-irrfan-was-an-extremely-callous-act-says-adnan-siddiqui|title=Aamir Liaquat's joke about Sri Devi and Irrfan was an extremely callous act, says Adnan Siddiqui|date=2 May 2020}}

In May 2021, Hussain was once again a subject of controversy over his performance of "Nagin Dance" (Dance moves mimicking snake) during his evening special Ramazan transmission.{{Cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Apr-2021/aamir-liaquat-hussain-hits-back-at-trolls-after-nagin-dance-meme-fest|title = Aamir Liaquat Hussain hits back at trolls after Nagin dance meme-fest|date = 23 April 2021}}

Personal life

Hussain had married thrice. He had two children with his first wife, Syeda Bushra Aamir.{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/dr-aamir-liaquats-wife-rushed-to-hospital-after-second-marriage-controversy-surfaced/|title=Aamir Liaquat's wife rushed to hospital after second marriage scandal surfaces|work=Daily Pakistan Global |date=25 June 2018}} In June 2018, he confirmed his second marriage to Syeda Tuba Anwar.{{cite news |title=Poll drive: Aamir Liaquat admits second marriage |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/06/28/poll-drive-aamir-liaquat-admits-second-marriage/ |access-date=18 November 2018 |work=Pakistan Today}} This marriage lasted for around three years, In February 2022 Amir married 18 year old Syeda Dania Shah.{{Cite news|date=2022-02-10|title=Dr Aamir Liaquat announces third marriage with Dania Shah|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2342909/dr-aamir-liaquat-announces-third-marriage-with-dania-shah|access-date=2022-02-10|work=The Express Tribune (newspaper)|language=en}} In May 2022, his third wife Syeda Dania Shah filed for divorce, after three months of marriage.{{cite news |title=Amir Liaquat's third wife files divorce suit |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/956149-amir-liaquat-s-third-wife-files-divorce-suit |access-date=11 May 2022 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}

=Death=

Aamir Liaquat Hussain died on 9 June 2022 in Karachi.{{cite news |last1=Ali |first1=Imtiaz |title=MNA Aamir Liaquat passes away in Karachi: police |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1693940/mna-aamir-liaquat-passes-away-in-karachi-police |access-date=9 June 2022 |work=DAWN.COM |date=9 June 2022 |language=en}} According to a servant, he heard Liaquat screaming in pain from his locked room.

After enquiring and receiving no reply from him, the servant broke down the door and found him lying on the floor unresponsive. He was immediately rushed to Agha Khan Hospital whilst fighting for his life where doctors pronounced him dead confirming that he had already died prior to arrival there. Police suspected that the cause of death was suffocating due to gases from a household generator, however the official cause of death has not been confirmed yet. Foul play has also not been ruled out in respect of his death.{{Cite web |title=PTI MNA Amir Liaquat passes away in Karachi |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/964669-pti-mna-amir-liaquat-shifted-to-hospital-in-critical-condition |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}} His funeral prayer was held on Friday June 10, 2022 and led by his son Ahmed Aamir.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-10 |title=Aamir Liaquat was laid to rest amid tears and tributes |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/10-Jun-2022/aamir-liaquat-s-funeral-prayers-offered-in-karachi |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Daily Pakistan Global |language=en}} He was laid to rest at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard{{Cite web |title=Amid tears and tributes, Aamir Liaquat laid to rest at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/421593-amid-tears-and-tributes-aamir-liaquat-laid-to-rest-at-abdullah-shah-ghazi-graveyard |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=www.geo.tv |language=en}} without an autopsy since his family opposed it despite insistence by the police.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-18 |title=Court orders Aamir Liaquat's autopsy |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2362150/court-orders-aamir-liaquats-autopsy |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}

On 18 June 2022, a local court ordered his exhumation for postmortem examination as a result of petition filed by a civilian.{{Cite web |last=Baloch |first=Shafi |date=2022-06-18 |title=Court orders Aamir Liaquat Hussain's post-mortem |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1695457 |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}

On 16 August 2022 the same local court annulled its previous order and Amir Liaquat's autopsy was never performed.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-16 |title=Court annuls decision to conduct Aamir Liaquat's post-mortem |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2371446/court-annuls-decision-to-conduct-aamir-liaquats-post-mortem |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}

Later in December 2022, FIA arrested his third wife, Dania Shah, for the misconduct of leaking his private data on social media.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-16 |title=FIA arrests Aamir Liaquat Hussain's third wife, Dania Shah |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2391323/fia-arrests-aamir-liaquat-hussains-third-wife-dania-shah |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}

Publications

Hussain's publications include:[https://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n90671275/ Aamir Liaquat Hussain's profile] on WorldCat

  • Merī āvāz sāre zamāne kī ṣadā hai, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|میری آواز سارے زمانے کی صدا ہے}}}},1989, 64 p. Patriotic poetry.
  • Islam and terrorism : an historical and theological enquiry, ، 2002, 142 p.
  • Hamārī mān̲ K̲h̲adīja tul Kubrá, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ہماری ماں خدیجہ الکبری}}}}، 2009, 900 p. On the life and eminence of Khadījah, d. ca. 619, first wife of Muhammad, d. 632.
  • Lāʼūḍ ispīkar, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|لاؤڈ سپیکر}}}}، 2009, 2 volumes. Collection of articles on social and political conditions of Pakistan; published from 2005 to 2008 in Daily Jang, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  • Ās̲ār-i qiyāmat, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq| آثار قیامت}}}}، 2010, 2 volumes. On the Judgment Day in Islam.

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