Asim Hussain

Asim Hussain
عاصم حسین
Hussain addressing a public gathering in 2012
Member of the Senate of Pakistan
In office
2009 -2015
Personal details
Born (1953-11-28) 28 November 1953 (age 70)
Karachi, Federal Capital Territory, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistan
 Canada
Political partyPakistan People's Party
RelativesZiauddin Ahmad (grandfather)
EducationCadet College Petaro
Alma materDow Medical College
Known forChairman of Dr. Ziauddin Group of Hospitals
AwardsSitara-i-Imtiaz (2005)
Nishan-i-Imtiaz (2013)
Websitedrasimhussain.com
Military service
AllegiancePakistan
Years of service1990–1995
RankLieutenant

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.

  1. ^ "Dr.Asim Hussain | Advisor of Prime Minister for Ministry of Oil and Natural Resources. @ Pakistan Herald". 18 April 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Zardari takes notice of health ministry dispute". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 19 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  4. ^ "KARACHI: 22 get Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance". DAWN.COM. 24 March 2005. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  5. ^ "130 nationals, foreigners to get civil awards". DAWN.COM. 14 August 2004. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  6. ^ "President decorates civil, military personnel for awards on Pakistan Day | Business Recorder". 11 September 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  7. ^ "President grants different awards to citizens, foreigners - thenews.com.pk". 25 March 2013. Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2022.