Dr. Tariq Mukhtar got B.Sc. Hons., M. Sc. Hons. and Ph. D. degrees in Plant Pathology. Then he did Post Doctorate from University of Reading, UK. He served Plant Protection Department for 15 years and rendered consultancy services to farmers. During this period he was also been associated with Pest Warning/Pest Forecasting of major insect pests and diseases and assured quality of pesticides. Since 2006, he served the University in the capacity of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. He is involved in teaching post graduate courses and supervising M. Phil and Ph. D. students. He produced many M. Phil. and Ph. D. students.

He has completed and is running many research projects funded by renowned funding agencies. Ha participated and presented research papers in scores of international and national conferences. He published about 100 papers in renowned national and international journals. He is serving different journals as editor, associate and section editor. He is life member of eight learned academic societies.

He served and is serving as technical advisor (Plant Pathology) in selection boards of various research organizations and universities. He is a permanent member Academic Council of the university, Faculty Board and Board of Studies of different Departments of Plant Pathology in various universities.

Applied and basic research in Plant Pathology; Identification of plant pathogenic fungi, bacteria and nematodes by using conventional, biochemical and molecular approaches; Managing diseases of various crops particularly vegetables using Integrated Management Practices by using numerous disease management practices including resistance, cultural practices, and chemical and non-chemical methods of disease control.