The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad has achieved remarkable international recognition, with 47 of its researchers being named among the world’s top 2% scientists for 2025.
This prestigious ranking is published annually by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, a leading academic publishing company, and represents one of the most respected measures of research excellence globally. Being included in this exclusive list means these Pakistani scientists are among the most influential and impactful researchers worldwide based on their publications, citations, and overall contributions to their fields.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is NUST’s consistent upward trajectory in research excellence. The number of NUST researchers appearing in this prestigious ranking has grown dramatically over recent years, more than doubling from just 23 scientists in 2022 to 47 in 2025.
This steady increase demonstrates that NUST is not experiencing a temporary spike but rather sustained growth in research quality and global impact, positioning the university as Pakistan’s leading research institution and one of the emerging research powerhouses in the developing world.
This outstanding achievement reflects NUST’s strong institutional focus on innovation, international collaboration, and academic excellence across multiple scientific disciplines. The recognized researchers come from diverse fields including artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biomedical sciences, engineering, and other cutting-edge areas of study.
NUST has invested significantly in research infrastructure, providing modern laboratories, encouraging international partnerships, and creating an environment where faculty members can pursue groundbreaking research alongside their teaching responsibilities.
For Pakistan, having 47 scientists from a single institution recognized globally represents a significant milestone in the country’s scientific development. It demonstrates that Pakistani researchers, when provided with proper resources and supportive academic environments, can compete with the world’s best scientists and contribute meaningfully to global knowledge and innovation in critical technological and scientific fields.
