Maj Gen Tariq Qaddus, HI (M), (Retd) was commissioned in an Infantry Regiment and later joined the Intelligence Corps. He had an illustrious career during which he gained extensive experience in administration, management and intelligence both at home and abroad in very testing and demanding environments.

He is a graduate of Command and Staff College Quetta, National Defence University Pakistan, National Defence University Washington DC USA, Defence Intelligence Agency University USA and Joint Intelligence School UK. He is also an Alumnus of Kings College London and University of Chicago, USA. He holds master’s degrees in War and Strategic Studies and International Counter Terrorism from College of International Security Affairs, NDU Washington DC, USA.

He has served on important assignments and contributed extensively at national level to the formulation of polices and implementation of relevant strategies. During his career, he served on a variety of Command and Staff appointments that provided him with rich experience of handling very sensitive operational and administrative issues.

He is extensively travelled and enjoys golfing, hiking, swimming and reading.