Pakistan Secures One Gold, Two Silver Medals at International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026
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Pakistan has achieved a notable success at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2026), securing one gold and two silver medals at the international competition held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Organized with the backing of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Olympiad took place from August 2 to 8 and brought together around 120 students and experts from 19 countries, including China, Japan, Russia, Türkiye, Malaysia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
Representing Pakistan, Muhammad Ali of Government College University (GCU), Lahore, won a gold medal, while Muhammad Usman and Seerat Fatima Bhatti secured silver medals. Syed Shuja Haider also represented Pakistan at the prestigious competition.
The Pakistani students were selected through the Pakistan Nuclear Science Olympiad (PANSO), an initiative of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) designed to identify, encourage and nurture young scientific talent and prepare students for participation in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad.
The International Nuclear Science Olympiad is a premier competition in nuclear science for secondary-school students. It aims to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation and a deeper understanding of nuclear science and its peaceful applications.
Pakistan’s medal haul reflects the country’s continued efforts to promote scientific education and develop young talent in nuclear science and technology. The achievement also highlights the potential of Pakistani students to compete successfully on international platforms.
In another significant development, Pakistan was announced as the host country for the fourth International Nuclear Science Olympiad in 2027.
On the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Maqsood from the PAEC Directorate of Education and Dr. Sajjad Tahir from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) received a commemorative memento marking Pakistan’s selection to host the next edition of the Olympiad.
