The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has honored 23 Pakistani students for their achievements at the 2026 International Science Olympiads (ISOs). During the competitions, the students secured seven medals along with several other distinctions while representing Pakistan in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence.

The specific results included one silver medal, six bronze medals, five honorable mentions, one Certificate of Merit, and one Certificate of Recognition. One student, Cheema, won a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad. Additionally, the source reports that Pakistan made its first official appearance at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).

The achievements were celebrated at a ceremony organized by the STEM Careers Programme. HEC Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (S.I.) attended as the chief guest, where he congratulated the students and distributed cash prizes and certificates.

Prof. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar acknowledged the contributions of parents, teachers, and mentors from PIEAS, COMSATS Lahore, NIBGE-C, and ICCBS at the University of Karachi. The chairman reaffirmed the commitment of the HEC and the government to support the next generation of innovators, researchers, and scientists while promoting scientific talent.