Lt. Gen. Anwar Ali Hyder, HI(M), (Retd)

With nearly four decades of distinguished military service, Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder (Retd) brings consummate skills and experience in planning, organization, and administration to his present assignment.

Throughout his distinguished career with the Pakistan Army, he held prestigious command, staff, and instructional positions, culminating in the position of Principal Staff Officer to the Chief of Army Staff as Adjutant General of the Pakistan Army.

In this role, he spearheaded several important welfare initiatives and large-scale commercial projects at the Army and national level, including strategizing for the development and growth of Fauji Foundation Companies and serving as the Chairman of the Army Welfare Trust.

He made noteworthy contributions to the planning and development of Defence Housing Authorities across the country and supervised the development and management of nationwide mega housing projects such as Askari Housing Colonies.

He also had the distinct opportunity to contribute to the academic domain as President of the National Defence University and as a member of the Board of Governors of NUST, NUMS, and NUTECH.

Transitioning seamlessly into civilian leadership, Gen Hyder assumed the chairmanship of the Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority and played an important role in the interim Federal Cabinet as the caretaker Minister for Defence and Defence Production.

He also served as a member of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), where he made multifaceted contributions to national economic growth initiatives and, in the process, remained engaged with several public- and private-sector entities and multinational organizations.

His strategic prowess and commitment to excellence are complemented by his professional and academic qualifications, which include a Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and an MSc in War Studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad.

His dedication to duty and meritorious services in the Pakistan Army were duly recognized through the conferment of the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) by the President of Pakistan.