Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir has officially taken charge as the 19th Vice Chancellor of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. His appointment was approved by the Chief Minister based on the recommendations of the Search Committee, as conveyed through a notification issued by the Higher Education Department. Dr. Shahid Munir will serve as Vice Chancellor for a four-year term. The formal handing over of charge took place on 23rd September 2024, with the Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nasir Hayyat, officially transferring the responsibilities. Deans, heads of academic and administrative departments, and faculty members, warmly welcomed Dr. Shahid Munir.

On this occasion, Dr. Shahid Munir expressed his pride in being chosen to lead Pakistan's oldest engineering university. He pledged to utilize all his skills to enhance the academic environment at UET while strengthening the UET Financially. He further emphasized that serving the UET community in the areas of research and development, providing educational facilities to students, and promoting a research-driven culture would be among his top priorities. Meanwhile, the Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nasir Hayyat, congratulated Dr. Shahid Munir on assuming his new role.