Sirbaz Khan first Pakistani to summit all 14 world’s highest peaks

In an incredible display of courage and determination, Sirbaz Khan has become the first Pakistani mountaineer to conquer all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8,000 metres after his latest feat at the Shishapangma peak (8,027m) in Tibet, Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said.

 “This extraordinary accomplishment demonstrates his unwavering passion and dedication to the sport of mountaineering,” Secretary of ACP Karrar Haidri said in a statement.

In mountaineering, summiting all 14 ‘eightthousanders’ is considered the biggest trophy, with only a handful of climbers being able to accomplish the feat till date.
In a statement, Imagine Nepal, Sirbaz Khan’s summit organiser, said 11 climbers reached the summit at 4:06pm local time on Thursday.

Five group members, including Mr Khan, completed the summit of all 14 8,000ers, with MingmaG doing so without supplemental oxygen,the organisers added.

Sirbaz has faced the most extreme conditions, from the perilous heights of Mount Everest to the mighty K2. Faced with freezing temperatures, treacherous avalanches, oxygen-depleted altitudes, and the constant threat of crevasses, he has repeatedly demonstrated his resilience and strength.

“His success not only represents personal triumph, but also serves as an inspiration to mountaineers worldwide.

“Sirbaz Khan’s journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and meticulous preparation, cementing his place in mountaineering history,” Haidri added.

Renowned Pakistani alpinist Naila Kiani confirmed Mr Khan`s accomplishment on Friday. `History has been made, she wrote in a Facebook post.

Sirbaz who belongs to Aliabad area of Hunza valley in Gilgit-Balitstan had previously climbed 13 mountains out of 14 higher than 8000 metres in the world and now he would became the first Pakistani to summit 14 out 14 peaks.

It is pertinent to mention here that Shishapangma was the 14th-highest mountain in the world, at 8,027 metres i.e. 26,335 ft above sea level and located entirely within Tibet. In 1964, it became the final eight-thousander to be climbed.

 In the world of mountaineering, it was considered a great honour to climb all the mountains above 8,000 metres and this feat had been achieved by 41 mountaineers from all over the world so far.

Sirbaz climbed Nanga Parbat in October 2017, K2 in July 2018, Lhotse in May 2019, Broad peak in July 2019, Manaslu in September 2019, Annapurna in April 2021, Mount Everest in May 2021, Gasherbrum II in July 2021, Dhaulagiri I in October 2021,  Kangchenjunga in May 2022, Makalu in July 2022, Gasherbrum I in August, 2022 and Cho Oyu in October 2023.

NNI News Service