Murad Sadpara dies in Broad Peak accident
Pakistani climber Murad Sadpara, who faced a tragic accident on Broad Peak, has been confirmed dead. Sadpara, a seasoned mountaineer from Skardu, was guiding a Portuguese climber when he fell at an altitude of 5,000 meters on Sunday morning. The incident occurred while returning from the summit in severe weather
Anum Uzair becomes second Pakistani woman to summit Mount Broad Peak
Pakistan’s Anum Uzair has successfully reached the summit of Mount Broad Peak, the world’s 12th-highest mountain at 8,051 meters. Achieving this milestone at 11:30 AM today, Anum becomes the second Pakistani woman to conquer this challenging peak, following Naila Kiani. This ascent marks Anum’s second successful summit of an “8000er,”
Education ministry appoints mountaineer Naila Kiani national goodwill ambassador for girls education
ISLAMABAD: Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani now serves as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Girls’ Education, appointed by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Promoting Girls’ Education Kiani, known for her record-setting achievements in mountaineering, will now focus on promoting girls’ education across Pakistan. She aims to support
Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to conquer 11 8,000m summits
Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani reached a remarkable milestone on Saturday by becoming the first Pakistani woman to conquer 11 peaks surpassing 8,000 meters. This achievement was solidified as she successfully summited Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak at 8,485 meters, located in Nepal. Kiani reached the peak around 8:50 am (PST).