Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Pharmacist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani and British |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Altaf Hussain
12/08/2025
Altaf Hussain addressed MQM workers and supporters through a video link and said he was releasing party workers from their oath of allegiance to him. He stated they were free to join any political party, while he would continue the movement through social media.
11/07/2025
Reports said Altaf Hussain was hospitalised in London after falling seriously ill. The coverage noted that he has continued living in the UK and remains the central figure around whom MQM supporters organize politically.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Pakistan's Powerful but Absent Politician |
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| Known For | Founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) |
| Full Name | Altaf Hussain |
| Native Name | الطاف حسین |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Arain |
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| Native Language | Urdu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 2001 |
| Divorce Date | 2007 |
Family
| Spouse | Faiza Gabol (m. 2001, d. 2007) | ||||
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| Children | Afza Altaf | ||||
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Career
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| Exile | Self-imposed exile in the UK since 1992 | ||||||
| Legal Status | Convicted by the Anti-Terrorism Court of Pakistan in 2015 for murder, targeted killing, treason, incitement to violence, and hate speech |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Altaf Hussain manages his political party, MQM, from London. | |
| 2. His parents relocated to Pakistan from India following Partition. | |
| 3. He completed training at Karachi Adventist Hospital and a multinational pharmaceutical company in Karachi, Pakistan. | |
| 4. He faced arrest and a sentence for participating in protests against the government. | |
| 5. He established the Mujahir Qaumi Movement (MQM) in 1984 to advocate for the rights of Mujahirs. | |
| 6. By 1988, his party became Pakistan's third-largest in the General Elections. | |
| 7. He did not run for any electoral position despite his party's accomplishments. | |
| 8. He has recovered from COVID-19 three times and spent at least two months in the hospital in total due to the virus. |
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