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Islamabad
\nCelebrated academician Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif assumed the office of Rector National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). Holding a Doctorate from the prestigious Peking University, China, an MPhil degree with distinction, and four master\u2019s degrees, Dr Zahid brings with him extensive experience of research & development and has been on the faculty of some of the leading higher education institutions at home and abroad.
\nHe is also a retired three-star general and erstwhile Federal Secretary Defence Production with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and domestic as well as international defence industries.
\nDr Zahid also holds the honour of delivering lectures at the universities and think tanks across USA, UK, and China.
\nHe is also a former Senior Research Fellow of Beijing Foreign Studies University, China, and is currently a Senior Fellow with the prestigious Chinese think-tank Taihe Institute. His writings have appeared in various research journals and his lifelong passion revolves around education.
\nWith his appointment as Rector NUST, the academic fraternity has welcomed the visionary educationist to his new role, who, with his diverse experience, is poised to not only further enhance NUST\u2019s position as a leader in higher education but also drive initiatives towards the advancement of research, innovation and global collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Islamabad Celebrated academician Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif assumed the office of Rector National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). 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