Eight Pakistani women mountaineers have successfully climbed the 6,000-metre Khast Gang Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Shigar district, marking a significant achievement for women in mountaineering and adventure sports in Pakistan.
The team, comprising climbers from multiple provinces, completed the ascent after navigating snow-covered terrain, freezing temperatures and challenging weather conditions. Their successful expedition has drawn praise from across the country for promoting women’s participation in high-altitude climbing.
Climbers Represented Provinces Across Pakistan
The expedition included Maria Khan from Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Malaika Khilji from Balochistan, Bisma Hassan from Islamabad, Sadia Maqbool from Punjab, photographer Aiqa Ghazi, Zeeb Batool from Gilgit-Baltistan and other team members.
Maria Khan’s participation has been particularly celebrated in Hazara Division, where residents congratulated her on the achievement and praised her for representing the region on a national platform.
Challenging Climb Completed Successfully
The climbers reached the summit after overcoming steep, snow-covered routes, icy winds and high-altitude conditions.
The expedition highlighted the growing presence of Pakistani women in adventure sports and demonstrated their ability to undertake demanding mountaineering expeditions.
Achievement Praised Nationwide
The successful ascent has been widely welcomed by mountaineering enthusiasts and local communities.
Residents of Hazara Division and other parts of Pakistan congratulated the team, describing the climb as an inspiring achievement that showcases the determination, resilience and capabilities of Pakistani women in challenging outdoor pursuits.
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