Pakistan has achieved a landmark success at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2026, held in Shanghai, China, by securing two Bronze Medals and two Honorable Mentions.
Pakistan achieves historic success at IMO 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Pakistan has achieved a landmark success at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2026, held in Shanghai, China, by securing two Bronze Medals and two Honorable Mentions.
The national team also recorded Pakistan’s highest-ever aggregate score in the history of its participation at the International Mathematical Olympiad, marking the country’s most successful performance at the world’s most prestigious mathematics competition.
Before competing at the IMO, the Pakistan team participated in a Chinese Mathematics Competition organized by the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (BIMSA) in Beijing, where the students delivered another impressive performance by securing two third-place positions.
The competition provided valuable international exposure and strengthened the team’s preparation ahead of the Olympiad.
The selection and preparation of Pakistan’s IMO team is undertaken through a collaborative national framework.
The STEM Careers Program, a joint initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), conducts the initial screening of talented students through the Pakistan National Science Talent Contest (NSTC).
Following the national selection process, the Department of Mathematics at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus serves as the National Training Center for Pakistan’s International Mathematical Olympiad Team. Selected students undergo a rigorous year-long training programme comprising four intensive residential training camps.
Two consecutive camps were organized during August and September 2025, followed by a third camp in December 2025, while the final preparatory camp was held in June 2026 immediately before the team’s departure to China.
In addition to the residential camps, faculty members of the Department of Mathematics at COMSATS University Islamabad-Lahore Campus provided continuous online mentoring, advanced problem-solving sessions, regular assignments, and academic guidance throughout the year to ensure the students remained fully engaged in their preparation.
Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, while talking to media persons said that this historic performance demonstrates that Pakistani students possess exceptional mathematical ability and can compete globally with the world’s finest young mathematicians when provided with systematic training. Recording Pakistan’s highest-ever team score at the IMO is a proud milestone for all partner institutions of COMSATS University.”
Rector COMSATS University, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar said that CUI remains committed to promoting excellence in mathematics education, strengthening STEM education, and nurturing the next generation of scientists, researchers, and innovators who will contribute to Pakistan’s scientific and technological advancement. COMSATS University has consistently ranked among the Top institutions in Mathematics in Pakistan and we are proud of our dedicated faculty.
Earlier, Chairman Higher Education Commission, Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar also praised the performance of the Pakistan contingent through a congratulatory message on social media.
