Pakistani female climbers create history scaling Khusar Gang Peak

Eight Pakistani women mountaineers have reached the summit of Khusar Gang Peak at 6,040 meters in a record achievement for women’s mountaineering in Pakistan.

The expedition was organised by the Alpine Club of Pakistan under the second Women’s Khusar Gang Expedition. Female climbers from Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad have scaled the peak, marking a new milestone for female mountaineers in the country.

The trip was under the leadership of Bibi Afzoon and Ali Muhammad Sadpara. Sadiq Hussain Sadpara and Ilyas Hushe, experienced high altitude guides, supported the expedition throughout the ascent. The fastening of the rope atop the mountain was done by Qaid Shigri.

Congratulating the successful climbers, the Secretary General of the Alpine Club of Pakistan Ayaz Shigri said the achievement proved the dedication, perseverance and professional talents of Pakistani women in adventure sports.

He said the successful summit was an important step forward for women’s mountaineering in Pakistan and the Alpine Club would continue to provide chances for female climbers to participate in national and international expeditions.

The success of Khusar Gang contributes to Pakistan’s rising reputation as a destination for mountaineering and illustrates the increased engagement of women in high-altitude climbing and outdoor sports.

Officials said they hope the success would encourage other young women from around the country to take up climbing and other adventurous pursuits while representing Pakistan on the international stage.