Background
He was born into a family of modest means, and was often troubled financially.
philanthropist business magnate
He was born into a family of modest means, and was often troubled financially.
Hussain is one of Pakistan"s wealthiest people. He started working as a clerk at the age of 19 and eventually launched his own business. Hussain"s success has invited many speculations and controversies.
These have made Hussain one of Pakistan"s most public and debated figures.
Hussain has made significant contributions towards philanthropy, be it in constructing hospitals or houses. 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.
Malik Riaz Hussain, the Chairman of Bahria Town Private
Limited., has been at the center of some controversies and allegations. The allegations are mostly that he pays to get things done his way. An excerpt from pakistanherald.com states that "National Accountability Bureau (National Association of Broadcasters) is currently looking into another application filed by a former military officer Lieutenant-Colonel (retd) Tariq Kamal, which states that the land on which Bahria town is constructed, and is further expanding, was not acquired through legal means.
lieutenant is alleged that Hussain has strong ties with Pakistan’s military which assisted him in building a huge empire.
Some claims go as far as saying that a handful of the important serving army officers, bureaucrats and lawyers are practically on Hussian’s payroll.".