ISLAMABAD – Naila Kiani has successfully summited Mountan Kanchenjunga (8,586m), the third highest peak in the world, becoming the first Pakistani woman to scale 12 of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters.
“This is far more than just a climb—it is a monumental milestone in the history of Pakistani mountaineering and a moment of immense national pride. With just two peaks left, Naila stands on the threshold of joining a global elite of only 17 women to have conquered all 14 eight-thousanders,” the Alpine Club of Pakistan said in a press release. .
From the towering heights of Everest and K2 to the perilous slopes of Annapurna and Lhotse, her journey tells a powerful story of grit, resilience, and an unshakable will.
According to her expedition organizer, Imagine Nepal, Kiani successfully reached the summit of Kanchenjunga early Friday morning.
“Naila Kiani reached the summit of Kanchenjunga at 6:30 a.m. local time, becoming Pakistan’s leading female mountaineer with 12 eight-thousanders to her name,” confirmed Dawa Futi Sherpa, Operations Director at Imagine Nepal.
Her 8,000-meter summits so far:
Everest (8,848m)
K2 (8,611m)
Broad Peak (8,047m)
Nanga Parbat (8,125m)
Gasherbrum I (8,068m)
Gasherbrum II (8,035m)
Annapurna (8,091m)
Lhotse (8,516m)
Manaslu (8,163m)
Makalu (8,485m)
Cho Oyu (8,188m)
Kanchenjunga (8,586m)
This is not just a personal achievement—it is a symbol of empowerment for women in sports, a beacon of hope and inspiration for Pakistan, and a proud moment for every mountaineering enthusiast.
