Wednesday 4 November 2015

Dr Liaqat Malik | #DrLiaqatMalik: The Rise and Rise of Dr. Liaqat Malik DM Digital Network

Dr Liaqat Malik DM Digital
Risk taking is an integral part of entrepreneurship; the key to success being the ability to mine for opportunities and take calculated risks. This is what we learn from the remarkable life story of a social entrepreneur par excellence, Dr. Liaqat Malik of Manchester | #DrliaqatMalikManchester.

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Upon migration to the UK along with his family, he successfully completed extensive studies in law, which he then utilized to develop a thriving legal practice in Manchester and abroad for 15 years. Always guided by a strong sense of giving back to community, he used his skills and expertise in immigration law and public law to provide assistance to fellow Pakistanis. He capitalized on lucrative business opportunities and forayed into diverse sectors such as education, social media and TV, creating a slew of opportunities for minority ethnic communities in Manchester along the way.

One of his most significant achievements is the creation of DM Digital in 2005. This TV network is now a leading broadcasting company in the international arena, with a viewership of over 40 million people spread across 180 countries in regions as diverse as Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania. The network has channels covering a range of genres including entertainment, current affairs, religious content, sports, live TV and children’s programs that appeal to various ethnic communities with roots in South Asia.


What sets Dr. Liaqat Malik | #DrliaqatMalik,  apart is his innovative streak which is most evident in the fact he takes a personal interest in creating plans for existing as well as future ventures. He has successfully used his legal expertise and experience to build effective leadership and management practices that are proving to be inspirational for the South Asian community in Manchester and elsewhere in UK.