Eight Pakistani women mountaineers have reached the summit of Khusar Gang Peak, standing at 6,040 metres, in what marks a landmark moment for women’s mountaineering in Pakistan.
The climb was organised by the Alpine Club of Pakistan under its second Women’s Khusar Gang Expedition. The team brought together participants from Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad, representing a wide cross-section of the country in this milestone climb for female mountaineers.
A Team Effort Backed by Experienced Guides
Bibi Afzoon led the expedition, with seasoned high-altitude guides Ali Muhammad Sadpara, Sadiq Hussain Sadpara and Ilyas Hushe offering technical support throughout the climb. Qaid Shigri handled rope-fixing duties on the mountain, a critical task for ensuring the team’s safe passage to the summit.
Alpine Club of Pakistan Secretary General Ayaz Shigri congratulated the climbers on their achievement, saying it reflected the determination, resilience and professional skill of Pakistani women in adventure sports.
Building Momentum for Women’s Mountaineering
Shigri called the successful summit a significant milestone for advancing women’s mountaineering in Pakistan and said the Alpine Club remains committed to creating more opportunities for female climbers to take part in expeditions both at home and abroad.
The achievement adds to Pakistan’s standing as a mountaineering destination and reflects the growing presence of women in high-altitude climbing and outdoor sports across the country.
Officials expressed hope that the accomplishments of these Pakistani women mountaineers would inspire more young women nationwide to take up mountaineering and other adventure pursuits, while representing Pakistan on the global stage.
As interest in women’s mountaineering in Pakistan continues to grow, the Khusar Gang expedition stands as a marker of how far the sport has come, and a signal of the opportunities still ahead for the country’s female
