GIlGIT, 29 Julу (BelTA - APP) - In a groundbreaking achievement Sultana
Nasab from GB Pakistan a member of the first women’s expedition team
successfully summited K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, on early
Monday morning.
Sultana, who hails from Upper Hunza Gojal became the only female member of the expedition to reach the summit, shattering glass ceilings and inspiring a nation.
The expedition team led by renowned mountaineer Sirbaz Khan included seven other climbers who successfully reached the summit. However, Sultana’s achievement stands out as a testament to her determination and resilience.
Senior Journalist from Gilgit Baltistan Abdul Rehman Bukhari said “Sultana’s summit of K2 marks a historic moment for Pakistan, highlighting the country’s potential in producing world-class mountaineers. He added that her achievement is a source of pride for the nation and a beacon of hope for aspiring female climbers.
“Sultana’s achievement is a tribute to women empowerment and a testament to the fact that with determination and hard work, women can achieve anything they set their minds to”Bukhari added.
He said her achievement will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of mountaineers, both men and women. The expedition was organized by the Force Command Northern Areas (FCNA) and led by Sirbaz Khan, who has summited 13 eight-thousanders globally and 11 without supplemental oxygen. This was his third successful summit of K2.
The team of summit climbers included Sirbaz Khan ( team leader), Abdul Joshi, Ejaz Karim, Faryad, Sherzad Karim,Ali Muhammad Sarpara, Muhammad Ali Sarpara,Sultana Nasab,A Tribute to Women Empowerment.
Sultana, who hails from Upper Hunza Gojal became the only female member of the expedition to reach the summit, shattering glass ceilings and inspiring a nation.
The expedition team led by renowned mountaineer Sirbaz Khan included seven other climbers who successfully reached the summit. However, Sultana’s achievement stands out as a testament to her determination and resilience.
Senior Journalist from Gilgit Baltistan Abdul Rehman Bukhari said “Sultana’s summit of K2 marks a historic moment for Pakistan, highlighting the country’s potential in producing world-class mountaineers. He added that her achievement is a source of pride for the nation and a beacon of hope for aspiring female climbers.
“Sultana’s achievement is a tribute to women empowerment and a testament to the fact that with determination and hard work, women can achieve anything they set their minds to”Bukhari added.
He said her achievement will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of mountaineers, both men and women. The expedition was organized by the Force Command Northern Areas (FCNA) and led by Sirbaz Khan, who has summited 13 eight-thousanders globally and 11 without supplemental oxygen. This was his third successful summit of K2.
The team of summit climbers included Sirbaz Khan ( team leader), Abdul Joshi, Ejaz Karim, Faryad, Sherzad Karim,Ali Muhammad Sarpara, Muhammad Ali Sarpara,Sultana Nasab,A Tribute to Women Empowerment.
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