ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary Planning, Development & Reform Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui visited the main campus of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) on Thursday. NUST Rector Lieutenant General Naweed Zaman, greeted the guest upon his arrival. Ensuing was a detailed presentation on NUST, particularly focusing on international achievements, array of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, state-of-the-art research facilities, R&D projects, etc. In his remarks, the federal secretary acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of NUST administration to facilitate students and faculty members in their pursuit of academic excellence. He also expressed keen interest in opening up new and better avenues for collaboration and joint research projects between NUST and the government. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui visited the Medical Device Development Center (MDDC) of NUST as well. Published in Daily Times, February 9th2018.