Islamabad: The first Pakistani woman to climb Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain on Earth, was Samina Baig Sunday.
The 8,126-metre “Killer Mountain” has a difficult ascent made worse by unstable glaciers, avalanches, and storms.
Karrar Haidri verified Kiani’s summit.
“Today on July 2, 2023, at 10:18am, Naila Kiani scaled the majestic Nanga Parbat. Which is standing tall at an inspirational height of 8,126 metres,” Haidri said on Facebook.
He added: “She did this to become the first Pakistani woman to summit Nanga Parbat. Naila is one of the world’s best climbers, having scaled seven 8,000-metre summits.
She has scaled Everest, K2, Lhotse, Annapurna, G1, and G2.
While, Naila Kiani’s determination, skills, and attitude inspire mountaineers and adventurers worldwide. She shows how to overcome apparently insurmountable hurdles.”
Haidri also posted on Samina Baig’s accomplishment.
Moreover, Samina Baig, first Pakistani woman to climb Mt Everest and Mt K2 and first to scale all seven continents”. While, Wajid Ullah Nagari and ten other international mountaineers scaled Nanga Parbat today, July 2, 2023, at 11:08am PST. Marking a major milestone in climbing history,” he said on Facebook.
Moreover, They overcame hazardous terrain, severe weather, and a plethora of challenges thanks to their undying determination, talent, and teamwork,” he said. Their victory inspires climbers and demonstrates human perseverance.”
He also listed summiteers on Baig’s “Karakorum Expeditions Pakistan-international joint expedition 2023”.
