RAWALPINDI – The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila recently announced that a student team from Pakistan has received prestigious honors at the 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Solution Challenge, a premier global tech competition supported by Google and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Out of over 750 teams representing 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Team GeoGemma from the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad received the Best AI Use Award. The competition’s Top 10 finalists included teams from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
GeoGemma’s innovative solution uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence via the Gemini API to provide early warning alerts and risk assessments for areas susceptible to disasters.
Team i+1 from NUCES FAST has proudly earned a spot in the Top 10 finalists. They created an AI-driven document classifier with Gemini tools designed to make complex texts more accessible for neurodivergent users, fostering inclusion and improving access to information.
In celebration of their achievements, Dr. Asima Rabbani, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Philippines, hosted both teams at her official residence. She praised the contributions of academic mentors, institutions, and competition organizers, highlighting that these accomplishments signify Pakistan’s increasing potential in the global AI and innovation ecosystem.
