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 the development and growth of Fauji Foundation Companies and serving as the Chairman of Army Welfare Trust.

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

He also had the distinctive opportunity to make contributions in 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 the civilian leadership role, Gen Hyder assumed the chairmanship of 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 complimented by his professional and academic qualifications, which include a Master of Strategic Studies from US Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania and an MSc degree in War Studies from National Defence University, Islamabad. His dedication to duty and meritorious services in the Pakistan Army were duly recognized through conferment of the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) by the President of Pakistan.