Shafaqna Pakistan: A team of Pakistani students has secured three medals at the 3rd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2026) held in Jeddah, APP reported on Saturday.
The International Nuclear Science Olympiad is a major global competition for secondary-school students, aimed at promoting excellence in nuclear science while fostering international cooperation in nuclear technology. This year’s event was held in Jeddah from August 2 to 8, bringing together 120 students and experts from 19 countries.
The Pakistani delegation won one gold and two silver medals during the week-long competition, according to APP.
Team Pakistan was selected and trained by the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), which prepared the students for the international competition.
The gold medal was bagged by Pakistani student Muhammad Ali, who was representing the Government College University (GCU) in Lahore. Muhammad Usman from F.G. Sir Syed College in Rawalpindi and Seerat Fatima Bhatti from Karachi’s Nixor College secured silver medals for Pakistan.
Syed Shuja Haider from Sundar STEM School in Lahore also represented Pakistan at the competition, the state media said.
The students were selected for the Olympiad through the Pakistan Nuclear Science Olympiad (PANSO), an initiative of PAEC aimed at identifying and nurturing young scientific talent for participation in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad.
After being selected, the students received specialized training and guidance by PIES faculty members and experts, APP said, who effectively prepared them for the academic and competitive requirements of the international Olympiad.
“The team’s outstanding achievement reflects Pakistan’s continued commitment to developing young scientific talent and encouraging students to pursue education and professional careers in nuclear science and technology,” the PAEC said in a statement.
It added that Pakistan has been selected to host the fourth International Nuclear Science Olympiad in 2027.
Source: Dunya News
