Malik Riaz
| Malik Riaz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 8, 1954 Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Residence | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality |
 Pakistani |
| Citizenship |
Pakistan |
| Occupation | Chairman Bahria Town |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Spouse(s) | Beena Riaz Awan |
Malik Riaz Hussain (Urdu, Punjabi: ملک ریاض حسین; born February 8, 1954), is a Pakistani business magnate, philanthropist and a real estate investor who founded and owns Bahria Town.[1][2]
Hussain is one of Pakistan's wealthiest people. He was born into a family of modest means, and was often troubled financially. He started working as a clerk at the age of 19 and eventually launched his own business.[3]
Hussain's success has invited many speculations and controversies; these have made Hussain one of Pakistan's most public and debated figures.[4] Hussain has made significant contributions towards philanthropy, be it in constructing hospitals or houses.[5][6]
Corruption charges
Malik Riaz Hussain was approached by an intermediary of Arsalan Iftikhar Chaudhry, son of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, that he had inside information and a case and it can be resolved in his favour. Malik Riaz Hussain in an official deposition produced itemised list of how he bankrolled a playboy lifestyle for the son of the country's top judge. Arsalan Iftikhar Chaudhry had allegedly promised to influence his father's rulings.[7]
References
- ↑ Bahria Town Karachi: Projects received overwhelming response. tribune.com.pk. October 5, 2013
- ↑ Housing projects: Real estate sector sees potential recovery. tribune.com.pk. November 1, 2013
- ↑ "12th Richest person of Pakistan". Pakistan Today. June 13, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
- ↑ Profile: Malik Riaz Hussain. dawn.com. June 10, 2012
- ↑ Malik Riaz offers to reconstruct homes destroyed in earthquake. geo.tv
- ↑ Javeria Nasir (March 12, 2013) Malik Riaz inks $20bn deal with US business tycoon. aaj.tv
- ↑ Pakistani chief justice's son accused of taking gifts to influence father. theguardian.com. June 12, 2012