Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to summit 11 peaks over 8,000 meters, including Mount Makalu.

Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani becomes the first woman from the country to summit 11 peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mount Makalu, the world's 5th highest peak at 8,485 meters. Kiani, an aerospace engineer and mother of two, is also the sole female climber from Pakistan to reach 10 eight-thousanders. She has previously summited renowned peaks like Mount Everest, Nanga Parbat, and K2.

May 05, 2024
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