Dr. M. Zahid Latif Takes Up Position as NUST Rector

Dr. M. Zahid Latif Takes Up Position as NUST Rector

Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif, a renowned scholar, became the rector of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). Dr. Zahid holds four master’s degrees, an MPhil with distinction, a doctorate from the esteemed Peking University in China, and a wealth of research and development expertise. He has also taught at some of the top universities both domestically and internationally.

In addition, he is a former Federal Secretary of Defence Production and retired three-star general with practical knowledge in both the domestic and international defence sectors and cutting-edge technology.

Additionally, Dr. Zahid has the privilege of giving talks at academic institutions and think tanks in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is currently a senior fellow at the esteemed Chinese think-tank Taihe Institute and was previously a senior research fellow at Beijing Foreign Studies University in China. His lifelong focus is education, and his papers have been published in a number of scholarly journals.

The academic community has embraced the innovative educationist in his new position as Rector of NUST. With his broad background, he is well-positioned to develop research, innovation, and international partnerships in addition to solidifying NUST’s standing as a leader in higher education.