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Sheikha Asma conquers Nanga Parbat summit
Qatari mountaineering legend Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani has reached the summit of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, adding yet another remarkable achievement to her extraordinary record. At 8,126 meters, Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest peak in the world. With this latest accomplishment, Sheikha Asma has now successfully climbed 9 of the 14 mountains globally that exceed 8,000 meters in elevation. Currently in Pakistan, Sheikha Asma is focused on her next challenge—reaching the summits of Gasherbrum 1, Gasherbrum 2, and Broad Peak. (TNN) page 12