Karachi Girls Excel at International Robotics Olympiad

Three talented girls from Karachi have achieved top honours at the 2025 Sindh Nationals of the World Robotics Olympiad (WRO), earning a spot at the Global Finals in Singapore this November. The team, called “PowerPuff Innovators,” comprises three Grade VIII students  Emaan Zehra, Anaya Anas, and Ayra Rizvi aged 12 to 13 years. Competing in the Future Innovators Junior category, they clinched 1st place at the Sindh Nationals and received the prestigious Girls in STEM Award. Nationally, they ranked second overall among 51 teams from Punjab and Sindh. Hailing from Haque Academy, the PowerPuff Innovators designed an AI-powered financial literacy robot. Equipped with a smart camera system, the robot guides users to make informed purchasing decisions, promoting financial discipline and awareness. The World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) is a prestigious international robotics competition that inspires creativity, innovation, and STEM skills among young students worldwide. This year’s theme, “The Future of Robots,” challenges participants to design and build robotic solutions to real-world problems. Representing Pakistan on the global stage, the PowerPuff Innovators will be the only team from Pakistan to compete at WRO Global 2025. Their journey is an example of how STEM education is empowering the next generation of Pakistani girls to lead with innovation and confidence.