Naila Kiani, a Pakistani-origin resident of Dubai and a mother of two, achieved a remarkable mountaineering feat by sending a message from the summit of Cho Oyo, standing at an impressive 26,864 feet above sea level. This achievement marks her seventh successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak in just seven months, setting a new record for both Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Originally from Pakistan, Naila expressed her excitement and humility, saying, “I am thrilled and humbled to have achieved this milestone,” and extended her gratitude to her family, friends, fellow climbers, and sponsor Bard Foundation for their support.
Naila’s achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a source of immense pride for both Pakistan and the UAE. Her record-breaking climbs serve as an inspiration to women, particularly mothers, and mountaineers worldwide, demonstrating that with determination and perseverance, extraordinary accomplishments are well within reach.
In parallel, Sirbaz Khan, another Pakistani mountaineer, also reached the summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet, China, becoming the first Pakistani to conquer 13 mountains above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet). Sirbaz accomplished this incredible feat in over 28 hours, employing a marathon alpine-style climb without supplementary oxygen.
Having achieved this milestone, Sirbaz is now only one peak away from realizing his dream of becoming the first Pakistani to conquer all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters globally. His remarkable journey includes summits of challenging peaks like Mount Lhotse, K2, Broad Peak, and Mount Everest, among others.
Sirbaz Khan’s accomplishments, like Naila’s, underscore the remarkable resilience and determination of Pakistani mountaineers, earning them recognition and respect on the global mountaineering stage.
