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Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PM hails mountaineer Naila for her remarkable feat
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday commended Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani for her remarkable achievement in scaling Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak at 8,586 metres. Kiani's ascent of Kanchenjunga on Friday has made her the first Pakistani woman to summit 12 of the world's 14 peaks towering above 8,000 metres, a significant milestone confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP), which organises various global expeditions. Prime Minister Sharif praised Kiani's success, calling it an inspiration and highlighting the growing presence of Pakistani women in challenging sports like mountaineering. 'Pakistanis are making their country proud in every field of sports. It is particularly encouraging to see Pakistani women making records in such a difficult and demanding sport,' he added. Kiani's remarkable achievements include summiting some of the most formidable peaks in the world, including Mount Makalu (8,485m), Broad Peak (8,047m), Annapurna (8,091m), K2 (8,611m), Lhotse (8,516m), Gasherbrum I (8,068m), Gasherbrum II (8,035m), Nanga Parbat (8,125m), Mount Everest (8,849m), Manaslu (8,156m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m). With this latest feat, Kiani is now on the verge of joining an exclusive group of just 17 women worldwide who have conquered all 14 eight-thousanders. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Naila Kiani summits Kanchenjunga
Naila Kiani became the first Pakistan female mountaineer to set foot on the Kanchenjunga peak, the world's third highest mountain, as she continued to her journey to scale all the 8,000 metres high mountains, commonly known as the 'Eight Thousandars'. The 8,586-metre high Kanchenjunga peak is the 12th Eight Thousandar, summited by Kiani. With two more, she would join the 17 elite women mountaineers in the world who have conquered all the 14 Eight Thousandars. She now sets her sight on Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. In just under three years, she became the first Pakistani woman to summit 11 of the 14 Eight Thousandars – K2 (8,611m); Everest (8,848m); Lhotse (8,516m); Makalu (8,485m); Annapurna I (8,091m); besides Broad Peak, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Gasherbrum I and II, and Nanga Parbat. In 2023 alone, she achieved the extraordinary feat of summiting seven 8,000-meter peaks within just six months, placing her in the company of only a handful of climbers worldwide to have accomplished such a milestone in a single climbing season. Kiani, a former banker and mother of two, is not just a climber but an environment activist, who inspires a generation of Pakistani women to dream beyond the boundaries placed before them. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable climbing. Previously, she led environmental campaigns, such as a high-altitude clean-up at K2, and a recovery mission for Pakistani porter Muhammad Hassan Shigri, bringing closure to his grieving family, according to The BARD Foundation, which supports Kiani's expeditions. "Naila represents the very spirit we aim to nurture at BARD: resilience, courage, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to summit world's third highest peak
Naila Kiani makes history as the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m) – the world's third-highest mountain situated in Nepal, and completing 12 of the world's 14 highest peaks, her team announced on Instagram on Friday. In a joint post with Prime Minister's Youth Programme, Kiani announced her latest success. With this climb, she is two summits away from joining an elite group of just 17 women in the world to have completed all 14 eight-thousanders. View this post on Instagram 'This summit is not just a personal milestone,' Kiani said in a statement during her descent. 'It's a message to every girl and woman in Pakistan and beyond: you are stronger than you think.' Naila Kiani becomes second Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest The expedition was supported by the BARD Foundation, an initiative of Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood aimed at supporting Pakistani talent. 'Her courage, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence embody everything we believe in,' the foundation wrote in an accompanying post. Kiyani is based in Dubai and is a former banker-turned-professional mountaineer. In an earlier interview with Business Recorder, she had mentioned her intent to scale all of the world's highest peaks. In an earlier post detailing her journey, she said, 'Climbing Kanchenjunga has been an incredibly difficult expedition and a harsh reminder of how hard it is to climb mountains over 8,000m.' In 2023 alone, Naila scaled seven of the 14 highest mountains in the world.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Lens Magazine Features Joe Kiani, Willow Laboratories Founder and Nutu Visionary, on Cover of Latest Issue Following LSI USA ‘25 Keynote
DANA POINT, Calif., May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lens, LSI's executive-focused medtech magazine, proudly unveils Volume 2, Edition 3, featuring Joe Kiani, Founder and Executive Chairman of Willow Laboratories and visionary of the digital-health platform Nutu, as its cover story. Kiani, a trailblazing figure in health technology, shares exclusive insights into the future of patient monitoring, the evolution of medical device innovation and the critical role of patient safety initiatives globally. In the powerful discussion, Joe Kiani and the Audacity to Care: Reflections on Principle, Persistence, and Patient-Centered Innovation, Kiani shares the journey that began in a garage with a $40,000 loan and now shapes standards of care for hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. The profile charts his early pulse-oximetry breakthroughs at Masimo, his bold crusades against entrenched purchasing monopolies, and his latest mission to out-innovate diabetes through Willow Labs. He also opens up about founding the Patient Safety Movement Foundation and leading the charge toward eliminating preventable deaths in hospitals worldwide. "We have a real responsibility and an opportunity to change people's lives for the better," said Kiani. "And it's not easy. But it's everything." The in-depth feature also spotlights Nutu, Willow Labs' science-backed "nudge" platform that empowers people with pre-diabetes to reverse disease progression through personalized, data-driven coaching. Kiani also shares his vision for the future, where technology and compassion merge to save lives. "Sometimes the unintended consequences of what we do are greater than the consequences we planned. But if you keep your compass set on doing what's right for patients, good things can happen," Kiani adds. "Joe Kiani embodies the spirit of innovation and impact that The Lens seeks to celebrate," said Scott Pantel, CEO of LSI. "His unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes makes him one of the most influential voices in our industry today." The latest issue of The Lens is available for subscribers in print and digitally. To become a subscriber and access the full cover story, visit Marquee Keynote at LSI USA '25 Building on the cover collaboration, LSI was honored to host Joe Kiani to deliver the opening keynote address at LSI USA '25, March 17-21, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Kiani's appearance opened a week that drew more than 1,600 executives, 450 emerging startup companies, 350 active investors from venture capital, private equity, family offices, accelerators, and angel groups, and key decision makers from multinational corporations including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Intuitive and more. Kiani's remarks underscored the summit's 2025 theme of preventive and personalized care. "Landing Joe was mission-critical for our 2025 program," said Scott Pantel, CEO of LSI and Publisher of The Lens. "His career embodies the audacity and patient-first ethos we work to amplify. From Masimo's garage-born breakthroughs to Willow's prevention-focused playbook, Joe speaks to the heart of why this community convenes with us each spring." About The Lens Magazine Built by medtech insiders, for medtech executives, The Lens magazine is LSI's most refined industry coverage. Each monthly edition of The Lens features data-driven industry insights, in-depth executive profiles, and exclusive market analyses for global medtech leaders. Individual and team-wide subscriptions can be started at About LSI USA With a vision to create a new platform for connection and exposure — one that matched the pace, ambition, and quality of the executives driving medtech forward — LSI launched its first Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, California in 2020. To date, LSI has hosted nine summits and welcomed more than 10,000 global executives from 54 countries. Attendees of LSI USA include C-Suite executives, strategic acquirers, capital providers, and policy leaders, from companies including 3M, Abbott, Allergan, Boston Scientific, Cardinal Health, Cleveland Clinic, Danaher, Deloitte, Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare, Goldman Sachs, Hologic, Integra Lifesciences, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, Olympus, Siemens Healthineers, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Terumo, Varian, and Zimmer Biomet. On March 16 – 20th 2026, LSI USA will return to the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The Summit will feature four days of curated 1:1 meetings, panel and keynote talks, emerging company pitches and technology showcases. Register today at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Henry Peck, Chief Business Officerinfo@ 714-847-3540 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Lens Magazine Features Joe Kiani, Willow Laboratories Founder and Nutu Visionary, on Cover of Latest Issue Following LSI USA ‘25 Keynote
DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Lens, LSI's executive-focused medtech magazine, proudly unveils Volume 2, Edition 3, featuring Joe Kiani, Founder and Executive Chairman of Willow Laboratories and visionary of the digital-health platform Nutu, as its cover story. Kiani, a trailblazing figure in health technology, shares exclusive insights into the future of patient monitoring, the evolution of medical device innovation and the critical role of patient safety initiatives globally. In the powerful discussion, Joe Kiani and the Audacity to Care: Reflections on Principle, Persistence, and Patient-Centered Innovation, Kiani shares the journey that began in a garage with a $40,000 loan and now shapes standards of care for hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. The profile charts his early pulse-oximetry breakthroughs at Masimo, his bold crusades against entrenched purchasing monopolies, and his latest mission to out-innovate diabetes through Willow Labs. He also opens up about founding the Patient Safety Movement Foundation and leading the charge toward eliminating preventable deaths in hospitals worldwide. 'We have a real responsibility and an opportunity to change people's lives for the better,' said Kiani. 'And it's not easy. But it's everything.' The in-depth feature also spotlights Nutu, Willow Labs' science-backed 'nudge' platform that empowers people with pre-diabetes to reverse disease progression through personalized, data-driven coaching. Kiani also shares his vision for the future, where technology and compassion merge to save lives. 'Sometimes the unintended consequences of what we do are greater than the consequences we planned. But if you keep your compass set on doing what's right for patients, good things can happen,' Kiani adds. "Joe Kiani embodies the spirit of innovation and impact that The Lens seeks to celebrate," said Scott Pantel, CEO of LSI. "His unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes makes him one of the most influential voices in our industry today." The latest issue of The Lens is available for subscribers in print and digitally. To become a subscriber and access the full cover story, visit Marquee Keynote at LSI USA '25 Building on the cover collaboration, LSI was honored to host Joe Kiani to deliver the opening keynote address at LSI USA '25, March 17-21, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Kiani's appearance opened a week that drew more than 1,600 executives, 450 emerging startup companies, 350 active investors from venture capital, private equity, family offices, accelerators, and angel groups, and key decision makers from multinational corporations including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Intuitive and more. Kiani's remarks underscored the summit's 2025 theme of preventive and personalized care. 'Landing Joe was mission-critical for our 2025 program,' said Scott Pantel, CEO of LSI and Publisher of The Lens. 'His career embodies the audacity and patient-first ethos we work to amplify. From Masimo's garage-born breakthroughs to Willow's prevention-focused playbook, Joe speaks to the heart of why this community convenes with us each spring.' About The Lens Magazine Built by medtech insiders, for medtech executives, The Lens magazine is LSI's most refined industry coverage. Each monthly edition of The Lens features data-driven industry insights, in-depth executive profiles, and exclusive market analyses for global medtech leaders. Individual and team-wide subscriptions can be started at About LSI USA With a vision to create a new platform for connection and exposure — one that matched the pace, ambition, and quality of the executives driving medtech forward — LSI launched its first Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, California in 2020. To date, LSI has hosted nine summits and welcomed more than 10,000 global executives from 54 countries. Attendees of LSI USA include C-Suite executives, strategic acquirers, capital providers, and policy leaders, from companies including 3M, Abbott, Allergan, Boston Scientific, Cardinal Health, Cleveland Clinic, Danaher, Deloitte, Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare, Goldman Sachs, Hologic, Integra Lifesciences, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, Olympus, Siemens Healthineers, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Terumo, Varian, and Zimmer Biomet. On March 16 – 20 th 2026, LSI USA will return to the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The Summit will feature four days of curated 1:1 meetings, panel and keynote talks, emerging company pitches and technology showcases. Register today at
