Dr. Waqas Anwar, currently the Member Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity at the Planning Commission of Pakistan, is responsible for formulating Annual and Five-Year National Plans, focusing on infrastructure sectors such as Transport and Communication, Water Resource, Water Supply, Sanitation, and Housing. His role spans the entire project lifecycle, from preparation and appraisal to approval, implementation, and completion.

Joining the Planning Commission in September 2022, Dr. Anwar brings a remarkable professional background from both military and civil services. With experience in implementing diverse infrastructure projects, he has also played a crucial role in Belt and Road Initiative projects, particularly in challenging environments of Sub-continent and Western Africa under the United Nations. Notably, he served as a senior project manager for the Western Route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), contributing to significant projects like N-85, M-8, and M-14.

Dr. Anwar, a qualified research scholar with two Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering and Civil Engineering, has received two military awards for his meritorious services to the country, presented by the Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army.