In a historic first, Pakistan has won a Gold Medal at the prestigious International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in the Philippines from July 20–27, 2025.
Abdul Raffay Paracha, a student of Siddique Public School, brought home the nation’s first-ever IBO Gold, marking a proud moment for Pakistan’s scientific and academic community.
This achievement was part of the Pakistan Gold Medal International Science Olympiad campaign, a collaborative initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and PIEAS, executed under the STEM Careers Programme.
The national team was mentored by Dr. Asma Imran and Dr. Asma Rehman from NIBGE, a PIEAS and PAEC institute.
🔬 Other highlights from Team Pakistan:
- Ms. Ayyan Aslam (GCU Lahore) – Honourable Mention
- Ms. Sadia Zulfiqar (Siddique Public School, Rawalpindi)
- Mr. Arooj Fatima (Fusion College, Shakargarh)
Over the years, Pakistan has built a robust presence at international science contests, with 140 medals won by 380+ students trained through the NSTC program led by PIEAS.
This gold medal not only celebrates the nation’s young talent but also sets a new benchmark for academic excellence in global science competitions
