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Express Tribune
18-05-2025
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Sirbaz is now among a select group of around 70 climbers globally to have summited all 14 peaks.
Listen to article Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to summit all of the world's 8,000-metre peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Sirbaz Khan, who hails from Hunza Valley, reached the top of Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres) on Sunday, completing a years-long campaign across the world's highest and most dangerous mountains. While he had previously climbed all 14 peaks by 2024, two of his earlier summits had been made using bottled oxygen. In April 2025, he re-climbed Annapurna, and now Kangchenjunga, both without artificial oxygen, to accomplish the feat under pure alpine style. Sirbaz Khan is now among a select group of around 70 climbers globally to have summited all 14 peaks. Fewer than 25 have done so entirely without supplemental oxygen, a demanding feat that involves climbing in the so-called "death zone", where oxygen levels are critically low. His journey began in 2017 with a successful ascent of Nanga Parbat (8,126m), one of the world's most treacherous mountains. He went on to climb K2 in 2018, Lhotse in 2019 — becoming the first Pakistani to summit it — and Broad Peak without oxygen that same year. In subsequent years, Sirbaz Khan added Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, Gasherbrum I and II, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma to his record, often as the first Pakistani to do so. Earlier, Sajid Ali Sadpara successfully scaled Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh-highest mountain at 8,167 metres, without the use of supplemental oxygen.
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
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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
11-05-2025
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Sajid Sadpara climbs world's 7th highest peak without oxygen
Listen to article Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara has successfully scaled Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh-highest mountain at 8,167 metres, without the use of supplemental oxygen. Sajid Sadpara achieved the feat with the support of Seven Summit Treks Nepal and Sabroso Pakistan, while technical climbing equipment was provided by Kailas. Dhaulagiri, located in north-central Nepal, is one of the most challenging 8,000-metre peaks in the world due to its steep terrain and unpredictable weather. Sajid Sadpara has previously summited multiple 8,000m peaks, often climbing without oxygen — a testament to his high-altitude endurance and technical skill. His achievement was widely celebrated in Pakistan's mountaineering circles and by international climbing organisations. Sadpara is the son of the late climber Muhammad Ali Sadpara. He died during a winter ascent of K2 in 2021. Sajid Sadpara said he is now working to fulfil his father's dream of conquering all 14 of the world's highest mountains without the aid of supplemental oxygen. He has already climbed K2 twice — once without oxygen — and continues to be involved in high-altitude rescue missions, including on K2.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
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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.
