Ashraf Sadpara holds flag of SNGPL sports activities. — Reporter
KARACHI: 5 Pakistani mountaineers conquered the treacherous 8,126-meter Nanga Parbat inside final 24 hours, with two climbers reaching the feat with out supplemental oxygen. Amongst them, Ashraf Sadpara reached the milestone of summiting all 5 of the nation’s 8,000-meter peaks.
Sadpara and Sakhi achieved their climbs with out synthetic oxygen, a uncommon feat on one of many world’s most harmful peaks.
Ashraf Sadpara, son of the late legendary climber Ali Raza Sadpara, summitted Nanga Parbat early Friday morning, marking his closing ascent of Pakistan’s 5 8,000-meter peaks—K2 [three times], Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, and now Nanga Parbat.
“This morning, the renowned Pakistani climber Ashraf Sadpara successfully summited the mighty Nanga Parbat. With this achievement, Ashraf has now summited all five of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter peaks, including K2, which he has climbed three times—a testament to his unmatched determination, skill, and spirit of adventure.
We are incredibly proud of your contribution to Pakistan’s mountaineering legacy,” stated Ayaz Ahmed Shigri of Alpine Membership of Pakistan.
Sohail Sakhi, a climber from Hunza, reached the summit at 11am [local time] with out supplemental oxygen or Sherpa help. Expedition firm Shifting Mountains confirmed his achievement.
Sohail Sakhi, a climber from Hunza. — Reporter
“This isn’t just a climb — it’s a monumental achievement in Pakistani mountaineering. Taking on the Killer Mountain without support and succeeding is the mark of a true legend. Sohail has previously summited Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II [both without oxygen], and K2. With this Nanga Parbat ascent, he solidifies his place among the mountaineering elite,” they stated in a press release.
Dr Rana Hassan Javed, a Rawalpindi-based plastic surgeon, summited Nanga Parbat as a part of an eight-member worldwide workforce. This marks his second 8,000-meter peak after Gasherbrum II in 2024. Fellow climber Naila Kiani acknowledged his accomplishment, saying: “Dr Hassan Rana summited Nanga Parbat, this is his second 8,000er. Last year he summited Gasherbrum II. He balances his profession as a doctor and his passion for mountaineering with incredible dedication.”
Ali Hassan, a high-altitude porter from Hushe Valley, additionally reached the summit together with Dr Rana on Thursday whereas Sherzad Karim, additionally from Hunza, summited at 1pm [local time] on Friday
Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth-highest peak, is infamous for its excessive climate and excessive fatality price. All climbers are actually descending, with expedition groups monitoring their protected return.
