Pakistani students delivered a strong performance at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, winning one gold and two silver medals. Participants included delegations from China, Japan, Russia, Türkiye, Malaysia, Indonesia and the host country, Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani participants earned their places through the Pakistan Nuclear Science Olympiad (PANSO), a programme launched by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) to identify promising young students and prepare them for international-level competitions in nuclear science. Pakistan has been selected to host the fourth International Nuclear Science Olympiad in 2027. INSO is an international academic contest designed for secondary-school students with an interest in nuclear science.