Prize distribution ceremony of Pakistan’s largest mathematics Olympiad ISMO, was held here at Marriott Hotel Islamabad on Tuesday. Young students of class 5, 6, 7 & 8 were given the prizes of more than one million rupees. Chief Guest, Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Mr. Zahid Hamid distributed the certificates, plaques and cash awards among the top position holders.
In his welcome address, the Chairman, PakTurk International Educational CAG Educational Foundation said that in order to arouse interest for the all important subject of mathematics, PakTurk International Schools & Colleges have been organizing Inter Schools Mathematics Olympiads (ISMO) for the last 9 years. Mr. TOSUR said, “It is a fact that there are not enough chances for our students to exhibit their talent to the world. There is an immense need of such programs for our brilliant youth. This unique competition provides a great chance for the students to show their incredible potential and win handsome prizes.”
The competition was open for the students of government Schools as well as those of private schools and for both genders. The cash prizes for the top three positions were Rs. 50,000, 40,000 and 30,000 respectively for class 5, 6, 7 and class 8 categories. The total prize money of the event was more than Rs. 1 million.
This year PakTurk International Schools & Colleges organized 9th edition of Inter Schools Mathematics Olympiads (ISMO). More than 11000 students from all four provinces and capital of Pakistan participated in the mega educational competition. The competition was held in 9 cities at 22 venues simultaneously. The every year increasing number of the participating students showed the credibility and transparency of the event.
According to the results following students got positions:
9TH NATIONAL ISMO PRIZE WINNERS
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Class 5 Category
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1st
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MUJTABA OMAR
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Siddeeq Public School Rawalpindi
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2nd
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KHIZER AHSAN
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BEACONHOUSE SCHOOL SYSTEM SIALKOT
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3rd
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MUHAMMAD TALHA
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EMS High School Islamabad
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Class 6 Category
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1st
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DANIYAL ALI
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IIUI School I-8 Campus Islamabad
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2nd
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MUHAMMAD SHAYAN
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AL-HADI ACADEMY Karachi
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3rd
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ZARGHAM AHMAD
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APS Warsak Road Peshawar
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Class 7 Category
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1st
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OMAR MAHMUD
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KARACHI GRAMMAR SCHOOL
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2nd
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PAAYAL RAMESH
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DAWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL Karachi
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3rd
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SHAAF NADEEM
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Siddeeq Public School Rawalpindi
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Class 8 Category
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1st
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M.ASHHAD ALAM
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BVS PARSI HIGH SCHOOL Karachi
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2nd
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ZAINAB IKRAM
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LAHORE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
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3rd
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AYESHA SAJID
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Siddeeq Public School Rawalpindi
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Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Mr. Zahid Hamid was the Chief Guest of this mega Educational event. High government officials, prominent businessmen, students, teachers, heads of educational institutions, educationists and parents of the winning students also attended the prize distribution ceremony, held here in Marriott Hotel Islamabad. Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation, Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibopoto and Vice Chancellor of Islamia University Bahawalpur, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar gave away some of the prizes to the position holders.
In his address, Mr. Zahid Hamid expressed his pleasure over this step taken by PakTurk International Schools & Colleges. He said that such events provide our youth the chance to show their talent to the world. He further said that the friendship between Pakistan and Turkey is beyond the time and borders. “I strongly believe in the motto of PakTurk Schools; “TWO COUNTRIES, ONE NATION”, Mr. Hamid said. The minister congratulated the students, their parents and teachers for their performance and lauded the administration of PakTurk Schools for organizing such an event for the students.
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