Anwari was the leader of Hezb-e-Harakat, Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan, and was under treatment in India. Sources have said Mr. Anwari was suffering from cancer and died as he was he undergoing treatment in India. Born in 1956 in northern Parwan province of Afghanistan. Mr. Anwari has served in numerous governmental posts, including the provincial governor of Kabul and western Herat province. He also played key role in the government following the collapse of the communist regime in 1992. Click here to read more (external link).