ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students won one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), held in Malaysia from 30 July to 5 August 2025.

Muhammad Tayyab Bukhari from Beaconhouse School, Abbottabad, won a gold medal, while two students from Siddeeq Public School and College Islamabad, Ammar Asad Warraich and Rawah Javed, secured silver and bronze medals respectively. Tatheer Aima Naqvi from Chenab College, Jhang, also won a bronze medal.

Organised under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), INSO-2025 featured participants from 19 countries, including China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, among others.

The Pakistani team, mentored by esteemed professors from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), was carefully selected and rigorously trained to represent the country at this prestigious global forum.

The team was accompanied by Dr Sajjad Tahir (PIEAS) and Dr Muhammad Maqsood (Directorate of Education, PAEC) as team leaders.

Published in Dawn, August 7th, 2025