Lt Gen (r) Zahid Latif takes charge as the new NUST rector.
Famous Pakistani academic and former lieutenant general of the Pakistan Army, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif, has officially taken charge as rector of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
Mr. Latif is a graduate of several prestigious institutions, including National Defence University, Command and Staff College, and Peking University, with multiple master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in diplomacy, as he specialises in military diplomacy, peace and conflict resolution, and South Asian politics.
He wrote multiple research papers, contributing to global prosperity and stability.
With an impressive academic background, Dr. Zahid brings a wealth of experience in research, development, and higher education at one of the top institutions in the country.
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Dr. Zahid’s career spans both academia and the military, having served as a senior faculty member at leading universities both in Pakistan and internationally.
In his glittery career, he served as Federal Secretary of Defence Production and gained significant expertise in advanced technologies and the global defence industry.
Beyond his administrative and military roles, Dr. Zahid is a senior fellow at the prestigious Chinese think tank, Taihe Institute.
His academic work has been published in numerous research journals, and he has a lifelong passion for advancing education.
The NUST academic community welcomed Dr. Latif’s appointment in the hope that he will improve NUST’s standing as a leading institution in higher education.
With his extensive experience in research and global collaborations, Dr. Zahid is expected to drive further initiatives aimed at enhancing research, innovation, and international partnerships at the National University of Sciences & Technology.
