PROFILE
Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif HI(M) is a unique blend of an academician and a practitioner. His educational credentials include four Master’s degrees, an MPhil with the Chancellor’s Gold Medal, and a Doctorate from Peking University, Beijing, China. He is also a retired three-star general and former Federal Secretary (Defence Production) with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and domestic as well as international defence industries. Dr Zahid has taught postgraduate and doctoral courses in Pakistani universities and China. He also holds the honour of delivering lectures at the universities and think tanks across USA, UK, and China.
MESSAGE
Allah has bestowed this great honour upon me to lead NUST as its Rector. As we embrace the future with a shared vision, our primary focus shall remain on equipping the next generation with world-class knowledge. Simultaneously, we shall emphasise internationalisation, interdisciplinary collaboration and foster cutting-edge research and innovation that align with national growth and collective progress.
STRATEGIC VISION
Vision
NUST aspires to be a comprehensive university providing a higher education experience grounded in thought leadership, co-creation of knowledge, and sustainability.
Mission
NUST is committed to being a university that stimulates intellectual curiosity, behavioral progression, and environmental stewardship. We nurture future leaders, job creators, and lifelong learners, with the ability to foster partnerships, and intercultural competence to impact their communities and beyond. Through adherence to our core values, we create an ecosystem that promotes research, innovation, and productivity
