Sirbaz Khan becomes first Pakistani to summit all 14 world highest peaks

ISLAMABAD: Sirbaz Khan has made Pakistan proud by becoming the first Pakistani to climb all 14 peaks of 8,000 meters in the world, joining the elite ranks of high-altitude mountaineers worldwide, here on Friday.

His latest triumph came on Friday when he successfully scaled Tibet’s 8,027m peak Shishapangma without the use of supplemental oxygen.

This extraordinary achievement cements Khan’s place as one of the world’s most successful mountaineers, especially given that he climbed 11 of the 14 peaks without the aid of oxygen— A feat that speaks volumes for their skill, endurance and determination.

Hailing from the Hunza Valley, Khan began his journey in 2017 by conquering Nanga Parbat, an 8,126-metre peak known as the “Killer Mountain”. Over the years, he has climbed some of the world’s most difficult peaks, including K2, Lhotse, and Mount Everest.

His latest success on Shishapangma completed a seven-year mission, during which Khan became the first Pakistani to scale other dangerous mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Cho Oyu. Along the way, he led the Gasherbarum I and II expeditions and earned a reputation as a leader in high altitude climbing.

Sirbaz Khan ‘s journey has brought him national and international recognition, an inspiration not only to aspiring mountaineers but to all Pakistanis. Their achievements are a testament to the power of perseverance and passion to overcome extreme challenges.