Twenty-three Pakistani students who represented the country at the 2026 International Science Olympiads (ISOs) were honoured at a ceremony organised by the STEM Careers Programme.
The students won one Silver Medal, six Bronze Medals, five Honourable Mentions, one Certificate of Merit and one Certificate of Recognition across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.
Hassan Atif Cheema secured the Silver Medal at the International Biology Olympiad. Pakistan also made its first official participation in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (S.I) attended as Chief Guest, congratulated the students, and distributed cash prizes and certificates. He acknowledged the contributions of parents, teachers and mentors from PIEAS, COMSATS Lahore, NIBGE-C, and ICCBS, University of Karachi.
The Chairman reaffirmed the commitment of the HEC and the Government to nurture scientific talent and support the next generation of scientists, researchers and innovators.
