Seth Abid Hussain
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Seth Abid Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 |
| Died | (aged 88) |
| Other names | The King of Gold |
| Occupation | Businessman[2] |
Seth Abid Hussain (1933 – 8 January 2021) was a Pakistani gold merchant, billionaire, and smuggler. He gained prominence in Pakistan's business community and was known for his involvement in smuggling and 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.