In a distinguished academic and professional interaction, Lt Gen Arshad Naseem, Surgeon General of the Directorate General Medical Services (DGMS‑IS) and Vice Chancellor of the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), visited the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
During his call on Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif, Rector NUST, the esteemed guest was presented with Dr. Latif’s recently launched book, Pakistan’s Search for Peace with Afghanistan: Statecraft, Policy and Strategy. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan’s Afghan policy, examining historical challenges and proposing innovative approaches for sustainable peace and regional cooperation.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of both leaders to advancing scholarship and dialogue on peace, policy, and leadership. It also underscored the importance of collaboration between Pakistan’s premier academic institutions — NUST and NUMS — in fostering research and thought leadership that addresses pressing national and regional challenges.
By presenting the book to Lt Gen Arshad Naseem, Dr. Zahid Latif highlighted the role of academia in shaping informed discourse on statecraft and diplomacy, reinforcing the need for evidence‑based approaches to policy and peacebuilding in South Asia.
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