Shaukat Khanum National Science and Engineering Fair 2019, was concluded in Lahore on a positive note. As many as 214 participants of 38 institutions from all across Pakistan presented 80 science projects in the categories of Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Translational Medical Science, Plant Sciences, Engineering Mechanics & Energy, Systems Software, Embedded Systems, and Sustainable Materials & Designs.

The grand winners who will represent Pakistan have been selected from these categories to participate at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held in USA, from May 10 to 15, 2020 at Anaheim, California. This fair is the only event in Pakistan that is affiliated to the Regeneron ISEF.

In Pakistan, the program involves over 10,000 students annually. Competitions are initially held at the provincial levels; from where students are shortlisted to participate in the Regeneron ISEF affiliated Shaukat Khanum National Science and Engineering Fair. Every year 3 to 5 projects (5 to 8 students) are selected to participate at the international fair.

The initiative was launched in Pakistan in 2004, with the aim of promoting students' interest in science and research. In the past few years projects designed by Pakistani students have won many positions at international competitions. Since 2006, there have been 14 positions won by Pakistani students at Regeneron ISEF.