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3 days ago
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Pakistani students clinch medal haul at International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia
ISLAMABAD: A team of Pakistani students has secured four medals at the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2025), marking a significant achievement for the country in global science education, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Wednesday. Held in Malaysia from July 30 to August 5 under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the competition brought together young science talents from 19 countries, including China, Japan, Singapore, Turkiye, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani team was trained by top faculty from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), one of the country's premier institutions for nuclear and engineering education. 'Pakistani students secured one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze medals at the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2025), held in Malaysia from July 30 to August 5,' APP reported. The team's standout performers included Muhammad Tayyab Bukhari from Beaconhouse School Abbottabad, who won the gold medal, and Ammar Asad Warraich from Siddique Public School Islamabad, who claimed silver. Two other members, Rawah Javed and Tatheer Aima Naqvi, students of Siddique Public School Islamabad and Chenab College Jhang, respectively, earned bronze medals. The team was led by Dr. Sajjad Tahir of PIEAS and Dr. Muhammad Maqsood from the Directorate of Education at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), who 'played an instrumental role in preparing the students for the competition,' APP reported. Organizers described the Olympiad as a platform to promote excellence in nuclear science and foster international collaboration among future scientists. 'This achievement underscores Pakistan's growing prominence in the field of nuclear science and technology education,' the APP report said. The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, which operates under the umbrella of Pakistan's strategic nuclear and civil energy programs, has invested heavily in science outreach programs. It continues 'to provide young students with the platforms and mentorship needed to excel internationally, not just in nuclear research, but also in its applications across agriculture, medicine, industry, and education,' APP said.
Arab News
07-04-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Pakistani university, COMSTECH join hands to boost science cooperation among OIC states
ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and a leading Pakistani engineering institute on Sunday signed an agreement to boost cooperation in science, technology and innovation among OIC states, state-run media reported. Established by the OIC in 1981 and headquartered in Islamabad, COMSTECH continues to serve as a cornerstone of the OIC's mission to promote scientific excellence and technological innovation, focusing on sustainable development, poverty reduction, and improvement in quality of life across member states. State broadcaster Radio Pakistan said the agreement between COMSTECH and the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) seeks to enhance joint research, capacity building and knowledge exchange. 'Under the partnership, COMSTECH and PIEAS will jointly launch educational and scientific programs, organize international conferences, workshops, and training sessions and facilitate faculty and student exchange programs,' Radio Pakistan said. The MoU was signed by Professor Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, COMSTECH's coordinator general and Dr. Naseem Irfan, PIEAS rector, during a ceremony on Sunday attended by senior officials and representatives from both institutions. Another feature of the agreement is the launch of the Jabir Bin Hayyan Scholarship Program, which will enable students from OIC countries to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and post-doctoral studies at PIEAS. The scholarship covers the disciplines of computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering, medical physics, nuclear medicine and other cutting-edge fields. 'The MoU also includes provisions for short-term fellowships, facilitating international academic exchanges and sabbaticals, with accommodation provided by PIEAS,' the state media said. The OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental organization in the world, after the United Nations. It consists of 57 Muslim member states spread across four continents and is considered a collective voice of Muslim countries around the world.
