Islamabad: A display of excellent performances by four teams of talented Pakistani students was witnessed in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) held in United States, 43rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Estonia, 23rd International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Singapore and 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Argentina.
The teams representing Pakistan bagged One Silver, Four Bronze Medals and Two Honorable Mentions in the International Science Olympiads 2012, unique competitions organized to unearth and encourage young brilliant students from across the world, a press release issued on Sunday by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan said.
According to the details, United States hosted the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from July 21 to July 30, 2012. Around 270 students from 70 countries participated in the event. One Pakistani student out of the four grabbed Bronze Medal in the event that was led by Prof Dr. Khalid M Khan and Dr Muhammad Raza Shah of HEJ Research Institute, Karachi. The award winner is Mr. Armughan Ahmad Khan from Lahore Grammar School Lahore.
Estonia hosted the 43rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) from July 15 to July 24, 2012. A total of 400 students from 88 countries took part in the event. Mr. Muhammad Taimoor Iftikhar (Bronze Medal) from Rangers Public School & College Mandi Bahauddin won the Bronze Medal for Pakistan in the Olympiad. The IPhO team was headed by Dr Shahid Qamar and Dr Aftab Rafiq of PIEAS, Islamabad.
23rd International Biology Olympiad (IBO) was hosted by Singapore from July 8 to July 15, 2012. About 236 students from 59 countries participated in the event. Two students of the three won Bronze Medals while one got Honorable Mention in the event. The bronze medalists include Ms. Hafsa Shahab from Lahore Grammar School Islamabad, Mr. Usama Tahir from Lahore Grammar School Lahore while Mr. Hassan Mirza (Honorable Mention) from Lahore Grammar School Lahore. The team was led by Dr Zahid Mukhtar.
Argentina hosted the 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) from July 8 to July 16, 2012. About 600 students from 100 countries took part in the event. Waqar Ali Syed of Beacon House School Karachi won Silver Medal and Ms. Huma Sibghat from Hamza Army Public School & College Rawalpindi won Honorable Mention. The IMO team was led by Dr Ahmed Mahmood Qureshi from Government College University Lahore and Prof Dr Barbu Berceanu.