{
  "id": 18734309,
  "title": "HEC Honors 23 Pakistani Students for International Science Olympiad Achievements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/hec-honors-23-pakistani-students-for-international-science-olympiad",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:33:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/07/hec-honors-23-pakistani-students-for-international-science-olympiad-achievements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has recognized 23 Pakistani students for their exceptional performances at the 2026 International Science Olympiads. These students earned a total of seven medals and various other distinctions across disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence.\n\nAmong the recipients, Hassan Atif Cheema emerged victorious with a silver medal in the International Biology Olympiad. This marked Pakistan's inaugural participation in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI). The outstanding achievements were lauded at a ceremony organized by the STEM Careers Programme, where HEC Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, the chief guest, distributed cash prizes and certificates to the winners.\n\nProf. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar emphasized the significance of these accomplishments, acknowledging the vital roles of parents, teachers, and mentors from PIEAS, COMSATS Lahore, NIBGE-C, and ICCBS at the University of Karachi. He reiterated the government's and HEC's unwavering dedication to nurturing scientific talent and fostering the development of future scientists, researchers, and innovators.",
  "summary": "The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has honored 23 Pakistani students for their achievements at the 2026 International Science Olympiads (ISOs), … Read More The post HEC Honors 23 Pakistani Students for International Science Olympiad Achievements appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}