Five Pakistani climbers summit Nanga Parbat
- Sara Habib
- July 7, 2025
- 9:54 am
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- Current Affairs
Nanga Parbat Triumph has become a proud chapter in Pakistan’s climbing history. Within 24 hours, five Pakistani mountaineers reached the summit of this dangerous 8,126-meter mountain. Two of them did it without oxygen support, which is extremely rare and risky.
Historic Achievement by Five Climbers
According to Alpine Club of Pakistan, five climbers—Ashraf Sadpara, Sohail Sakhi, Dr Rana Hassan Javed, Ali Hassan, and Shehzad Karim—stood on top of the “Killer Mountain.” The name suits the mountain due to its deadly weather and difficulty.
Ashraf Sadpara achieved something unique. He has now climbed all five of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter peaks, including K2 (three times), Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II.
Ashraf Sadpara’s Unmatched Feat
Early Friday, Ashraf summited Nanga Parbat, completing his five-peak goal. He is the son of the late Ali Raza Sadpara, a legend in the climbing world. His passion and strength show that great skills run in the family.
Ayaz Ahmed Shigri of the Alpine Club said Ashraf’s journey proves his spirit and bravery. His name now shines among the world’s best climbers.
Sakhi’s Solo Oxygen-Free Climb
Sohail Sakhi from Hunza reached the summit at 11 am without any oxygen or Sherpa support. His company, Moving Mountains, confirmed this bold act. Sakhi has also climbed K2, Gasherbrum I, and II—again, without oxygen.
His courage is now part of Pakistan’s mountaineering glory. Few climbers in the world have dared to climb Nanga Parbat in this way.
Medical Professional on the Peak
Dr Rana Hassan Javed, a plastic surgeon from Rawalpindi, climbed the peak with an eight-member team. It was his second 8,000-meter summit after Gasherbrum II in 2024.
Fellow climber Naila Kiani praised him. She said he balances his profession and climbing passion with pure dedication.
High-Altitude Heroes From Hunza and Hushe
Ali Hassan, a porter from Hushe Valley, climbed with Dr Rana. Sherzad Karim from Hunza summited later at 1 pm. Their strong will and high-altitude skills prove that local climbers are true heroes.
All climbers are now safely descending, with close monitoring from their expedition teams.
