Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to summit fourth highest peak

Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to summit fourth highest peak

Pakistan

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world at 8,516 metres

LAHORE (Web Desk) - Naila Kiani became the first Pakistani woman to summit six 8,000-meter mountains after she successfully summited Mount Lhotse in Nepal on Tuesday. 

The courageous Pakistani mountaineer achieved the title two days after she summited the world's highest mountain Everest. 

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world at 8,516 metres, after Mount Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga.

Naila Kiani, a mother of two, has etched her name in the chronicles of history by successfully summiting Mount Everest this week; her remarkable achievement makes her the second woman from Pakistan to complete this extraordinary expedition.

Naila's determination and unwavering spirit drove her to conquer the world's highest peak located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, becoming the first woman climber to reach the summit in 2023. 

Prior to her triumphant Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse ascent, Naila had already conquered, Annapurna I, the tenth highest peak in the world, setting a new record. This Dubai-based banker is not only an avid mountaineer but also a trained boxer, rock climber and an enthusiast of recreational running. 

In interviews, Naila has expressed her desire to portray a positive image of Pakistan through her adventurous pursuits. 

Her passion for adventure previously led her to summit Gasherbrum-II, the world's 13th-highest mountain, in 2021, followed by an ascent of K2, the world's second-tallest mountain, in the preceding year.

Naila Kiani's incredible accomplishments serve as an inspiration to all and showcase the indomitable spirit of Pakistani mountaineering on the world stage.


 





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