Anwar Ali Hyder Explained

Anwar Ali Hyder
Office:Caretaker Federal Minister for Defense and Defense Production
Term Start:17 August 2023
Term End:4 March 2024
Primeminister:Anwaar ul Haq Kakar
Predecessor:Khawaja Asif
Successor:Khawaja Asif
Office2:Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing & Development Authority
Term Start2:June 2019
Term End2:November 2022
Nationality:Pakistani
Alma Mater:Command and Staff College, Quetta; National Defence University Islamabad; US Army War College, Pennsylvania
Profession:Military Officer, Politician
Allegiance: Pakistan
Serviceyears:1984–2019
Rank: Lieutenant General
Awards:Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) 2014

Anwar Ali Haider is a Pakistani retired military officer and politician. He served in various positions in Pakistan Army including Adjutant General in General Headquarters, President National Defense University and Director General Staff Duties in Chief of Army Staff Secretariat. After retirement, he served as Federal Minister for Minister for Defense and Defense Production in the Kakar caretaker government.

Early life and education

Lt Gen Anwar Ali Haider (Retd) was commissioned in the Frontier Force Regiment in March 1984. He is a graduate of Command and Staff College Quetta, National Defense University Islamabad and US Army War College, Pennsylvania. He did MSc War Studies from National Defense University Islamabad and MSc Strategic Studies from US Army War College, Pennsylvania.[1]

Career

Military

In his military career spanning thirty-seven years, he gained diverse experience in the areas of planning, organization, management and administration. He served as Adjutant General at General Headquarters, President National Defense University and Director General Staff Duties at Chief of Army Staff Secretariat. He commanded two infantry battalions, an infantry brigade and an infantry division. He also served as Chief of Staff, Corps, and Grade 1 Staff Officer in the Chief of General Staff Secretariat and Military Operations Directorate.[1]

Post Military

After his retirement from Pakistan Army in 2019, he served as Chairman NAPHDA from June 2019 to November 2022.[1]

Political

He is currently serving as the Federal Minister for Defense and Defense Production in the caretaker government of Kakar.[2] During his tenure, he emphasized the need to further strengthen the existing defense cooperation between Pakistan and Japan.[3] [4] [5]

Awards

He was awarded the COAS Commendation Card in 1990 and the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) in March 2014 for his distinguished service in the Pakistan Army.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://mod.gov.pk/ProfileDetail/MDkyYjMxZGYtNzE1Mi00YWNmLWJmZmYtNTlhN2NhMDMzNmY4 Profile
  2. Web site: PM allocates portfolios to federal ministers, advisers, special assistants. Munir. Hussain. August 17, 2023.
  3. Web site: Pak-Japan defence collaboration needed to be strengthened further: Anwar Ali. September 14, 2023.
  4. Web site: Defence Minister lauds PAF’s commitment to national security. 8 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Caretaker Defence Minister visits Naval Headquarters. Baseer. Ahmed. August 25, 2023.