In an outstanding display of talent and perseverance, Pakistan’s national team made history by winning four bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2025, held in Bolivia from July 27 to August 3.
The team, consisting of four exceptional students—Muhammad Aneeq, Ghulam Junaid, Muhammad Saram, and Ahmed Imran Malik—each secured a bronze medal, propelling Pakistan to 32nd place out of 86 competing nations. Impressively, Pakistan outperformed several technologically advanced countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia, according to an official press release.
This achievement marks a remarkable improvement from last year’s performance, where Pakistan ranked 46th with two bronze medals at IOI 2024 in Egypt.
The success was made possible through the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), which was tasked by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) to oversee Pakistan’s participation in the prestigious competition. To ensure nationwide representation, FBISE reached out to educational boards across Pakistan, including Cambridge-affiliated institutions, inviting students from all academic streams to compete.
A rigorous selection process was conducted, beginning with the Pakistan Olympiad in Informatics (POI), which saw 528 students from across the country register. After two competitive rounds held in 12 cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, and Islamabad, the top 25 candidates were shortlisted. Ultimately, the four highest-performing students were chosen to represent Pakistan on the global stage.
FBISE praised the transparent and merit-based selection process, attributing the victory to the hard work of the students, their mentors, and supporting institutions. The achievement highlights Pakistan’s growing prowess in computer science and the impact of STEM education initiatives in nurturing young talent.
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This milestone not only brings immense national pride but also signals Pakistan’s rising potential in the field of informatics and competitive programming on the international stage.