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Arab News
12-05-2025
- Arab News
Pakistan's Sajid Ali Sadpara summits seventh-highest mountain without supplemental oxygen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara has successfully summited the world's seventh-highest mountain in Nepal, Dhaulagiri, without the use of supplemental oxygen, the mountaineer said recently. Sadpara is the son of legendary Pakistani climber, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who died in his quest to summit K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, in February 2021. Pakistani officials also declared Iceland's John Snorri and Chile's Juan Pablo Mohr, who were on the quest with Ali Sadpara to summit the mountain, dead. Alpine Club of Pakistan's Secretary Karrar Haidri told the Associated Press of Pakistan that Sadpara was able to achieve the feat with the support of Seven Summit Treks, a commercial adventure operator based in Nepal. 'Alhamdulilah [praise be to Allah], Dhaulagiri summit without oxygen and unsupported yesterday 10 May with the team of Seven Summit Treks,' Sadpara posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. A post shared by Sajid Ali Sadpara (@sajidalisadpara) In one of the images he uploaded with the post, Sadpara can be seen holding up the Pakistan flag as he reached the summit. Dhaulagiri is located in the Dhaulagiri mountain range of Nepal's Himalayas. It is also known as the 'White Mountain' and is considered very popular among the eight-thousanders for expeditions. It lies northwest of Pokhara, an important tourist center in Nepal. Pakistan has produced several professional climbers, both men and women, who have summited some of the world's tallest peaks. Its Gilgit-Baltistan is a sparsely populated northern region administered by the country as an autonomous territory. It is home to some of the tallest peaks in the world and a major tourist destination. Thousands of tourists and foreign climbers visit the region each year for expeditions on various peaks, paragliding and other sports activities.
Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sadpara summits 8,167m-high Dhaulagiri
Sajid Ali Sadpara —son of Muhammad Ali Sadpara — speaking to the media in Skardu. SCREENGRAB Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara successfully summited 8,167 metres high Dhaulagiri, the world's 7th highest mountain, without supplemental oxygen, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Sunday. According to ACP Secretary Karrar Haidri, this extraordinary accomplishment was made possible with the support of Seven Summit Treks Nepal and Sabroso Pakistan, with technical climbing gear proudly sponsored by Kailas. "It is a proud and historic moment for Pakistan and the global mountaineering community," he added. In Feb 2021, Sajid's father Muhammad Ali Sadpara went missing while attempting to summit the K2.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Four Pakistani mountaineers launch high-altitude missions in Nepal
Four of Pakistan's top high-altitude climbers have embarked on ambitious expeditions in Nepal, aiming to scale some of the world's tallest and most dangerous peaks this spring climbing season, including Everest, Dhaulagiri, and Kanchenjunga. Leading the charge is Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the late legendary mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who is attempting to summit Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh-highest mountain in the world. Sadpara reached base camp on April 6, completed his acclimatisation up to Camp 3, and is now awaiting a clear weather window for a summit push expected around May 9. He is adhering to Alpine style climbing — without supplementary oxygen or high-altitude porters. A successful climb would mark his ninth 8,000m+ summit under such conditions. His previous feats include K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and both Gasherbrum I and II. Meanwhile, Naila Kiani, Pakistan's most decorated female mountaineer, has begun her approach to Kanchenjunga (8,586m), the world's third-highest mountain. Her trek to base camp is expected to span a week. Kiani has already summited 11 of the 14 highest peaks on Earth and remains the only Pakistani woman to do so. Joining her on Kanchenjunga is Sirbaz Khan, who on April 7 summited Annapurna (8,091m) without oxygen. With 13 eight-thousanders under his belt, Kanchenjunga represents the final peak in his bid to become the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000m giants, mostly without oxygen. Also on the slopes is Wajidullah Nagri, who has reached Everest Base Camp as he prepares for his own summit attempt. Nagri has previously climbed five major Pakistani peaks, including K2 and Nanga Parbat. With all four climbers at pivotal points in their careers, this season could prove historic for Pakistani mountaineering on the world stage.
