On Thursday, Naila Kiani achieved a momentous feat by becoming the first Pakistani woman to summit all 8,000-metre peaks in Pakistan, with her successful ascent of Broad Peak, standing at an impressive 8,047 metres as the 12th highest peak in the world.
Having now conquered a total of 14 8,000-metre peaks worldwide, Naila’s accomplishment is truly remarkable. She reached the summit of Broad Peak at 2:03 am on Thursday, as confirmed by Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP).
Among her remarkable achievements, Naila has scaled prominent peaks such as Mount Everest, K2, Lhotse, Annapurna, Gasherbrum 1 and 2, and Nanga Parbat.
In recognition of her extraordinary feat of successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest in May, she was honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan.
Dr. Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan, also expressed his admiration and praise for Naila Kiani following her impressive accomplishment. Her dedication, skill, and perseverance have undoubtedly left an indelible mark in Pakistan’s mountaineering history and serve as an inspiration for aspiring mountaineers and women across the nation.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) July 20, 2023
