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Pakistani students shine at global science competition in Colombia
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (Alliance News): Pakistan achieved another milestone in international science competitions by winning three bronze medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
The Pakistani team secured bronze medals through Zulfiqar Ali of Government City Boys School, Dera Ghazi Khan, Ali Hamdan Alvi of FG Sir Syed College, Rawalpindi, and Daniyal Shahzad Hamid of The Science School, Rawat, Islamabad.
Two other members of the national team, Hazza Mahmood of Aitchison College, Lahore, and Abdullah Ejaz of Siddeeq Public School, Rawalpindi, received Honourable Mentions for their commendable performance.
The 56th International Physics Olympiad brought together more than 400 outstanding students from over 90 countries, providing a prestigious platform for young scientists to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and experimental skills in physics.
The students were selected through the 22nd National Science Talent Contest (NSTC), conducted under the STEM Careers Programme, a joint initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS).
Following a rigorous nationwide selection process, the students underwent intensive residential training camps at the PIEAS campus, where they received advanced theoretical and practical instruction from national and international experts.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan and Dr. Muhammad Waseem of PIEAS.
Pakistan has been participating in the International Physics Olympiad since 2001, the International Mathematical Olympiad since 2005, and the International Biology and Chemistry Olympiads since 2006.
Since the launch of the STEM Careers Programme, more than 365 Pakistani students have represented the country at International Science Olympiads, winning a total of 144 medals. Additionally, over 5,000 students have benefited from more than 256 advanced training camps organized under the programme.
The latest achievement reflects Pakistan’s growing talent in science and technology and highlights the importance of sustained investment in science education, research and international academic competitions.
