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Seth Abid Hussain

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Seth Abid Hussain
Born1933
Died (aged 88)
Other namesThe King of Gold
OccupationBusinessman[2]

Seth Abid Hussain (1933 – 8 January 2021) was a Pakistani gold merchant, billionaire, and philanthropist. He gained prominence in Pakistan's business community and was known for his involvement in the gold trade, earning him the nickname "The King of Gold" in the country.[3]

Hussain's net worth in 2017 was estimated to be around 3 billion USD.[3] He was also involved in various philanthropic activities, notably founding the Hamza Foundation Academy for the Deaf in Lahore.

References

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  1. ^ "Seth Abid's son, four others killed". Dawn.com. 3 November 2006.
  2. ^ "Imran Khan expresses sorrow over demise of renowned businessman Seth Abid". Radio.gov.pk.
  3. ^ a b "The king of gold: Saith Abid — One man's journey from extreme poverty to becoming Pakistan's richest person | Political Economy | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 August 2022.