10-18-2004, 10:41 PM
Dr. Aamer Liaquat Hussain, M.B.B.S, PHD, has the distinction of being GEO,s first newscaster & has subsequently became the channels leading anchor and host. He is a household name and his programme Aalim Online has completely revolutionized the concept of religious programming in the region. By placing scholars from different sects of Islam on the same panel, Aalim online has gone a long way in creating an environment of sectarian harmony.
Born on July 5th, 1971 in Karachi, Dr. Aamer Liaquat Hussain belongs to a family that has been prominent in politics. He studied medicine at the University of Sindh and while still a student excelled in debates, journalism, broadcasting & campus politics.
It was during his university days that Dr. Aamir Liaquat became an icon of the debating fraternity winning the âBest Debator of Asiaâ award bestowed by the International Youth Congress, United Nations. In addition he was declared âBest Debator of Pakistanâ {Eight Times}, Sindh {Thrice} & Karachi, {17 times}.
His interest in journalism flowered in the nineties when he joined âThe Daily Perchamâ as its editor. Under his stewardship the newspaper attained new heights. Dr. Aamer Liaqat worked for âRadio Asiaâ in the UAE, as program director and was the named best Urdu Newsreader by the Government of Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates.
Prior to joining Geo as a Director, Aamer Liaqat worked in the social sectors as program manager of the Teachers Resource Centre, a well known NGO devoted to education.
Aamer has the distinction of presenting a marathon National Solidarity Program which he conducted for 14 hours without a break. This was a milestone in Pakistanâs broadcast history.
Dr. Amir has a sensitive nature and his poems reflect this side of his personality. A collection of his poetry was published under the title âSarey Zamaney Ki Sada Haiâ {My voice is the voice of times}.
His thesis on âIslam and Terrorismâ earned him a doctorate from Trinity College in 2001.
Dr.Amer Liaqat was elected to the National assembly in 2002 and is a legislator of distinction.
The President of Pakistan, General Parvaiz Musharaf is a self confessed fan of Dr.Liaqat and his program Aalim Online. To quote the president
Born on July 5th, 1971 in Karachi, Dr. Aamer Liaquat Hussain belongs to a family that has been prominent in politics. He studied medicine at the University of Sindh and while still a student excelled in debates, journalism, broadcasting & campus politics.
It was during his university days that Dr. Aamir Liaquat became an icon of the debating fraternity winning the âBest Debator of Asiaâ award bestowed by the International Youth Congress, United Nations. In addition he was declared âBest Debator of Pakistanâ {Eight Times}, Sindh {Thrice} & Karachi, {17 times}.
His interest in journalism flowered in the nineties when he joined âThe Daily Perchamâ as its editor. Under his stewardship the newspaper attained new heights. Dr. Aamer Liaqat worked for âRadio Asiaâ in the UAE, as program director and was the named best Urdu Newsreader by the Government of Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates.
Prior to joining Geo as a Director, Aamer Liaqat worked in the social sectors as program manager of the Teachers Resource Centre, a well known NGO devoted to education.
Aamer has the distinction of presenting a marathon National Solidarity Program which he conducted for 14 hours without a break. This was a milestone in Pakistanâs broadcast history.
Dr. Amir has a sensitive nature and his poems reflect this side of his personality. A collection of his poetry was published under the title âSarey Zamaney Ki Sada Haiâ {My voice is the voice of times}.
His thesis on âIslam and Terrorismâ earned him a doctorate from Trinity College in 2001.
Dr.Amer Liaqat was elected to the National assembly in 2002 and is a legislator of distinction.
The President of Pakistan, General Parvaiz Musharaf is a self confessed fan of Dr.Liaqat and his program Aalim Online. To quote the president
