Karachi, July 4, 2025: In a remarkable display of endurance and mountaineering prowess, five Pakistani climbers have successfully summited Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters)—the world’s ninth-highest and one of its most dangerous peaks—within the last 24 hours. Two of the climbers reached the summit without supplemental oxygen, underscoring the scale of their achievement.
According to confirmations from the Alpine Club of Pakistan and other mountaineering sources, the climbers who reached the top of the “Killer Mountain” are Ashraf Sadpara, Sohail Sakhi, Dr Rana Hassan Javed, Ali Hassan, and Sherzad Karim.
Among the group, Ashraf Sadpara marked a major milestone by completing all five of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter peaks: K2 (which he has climbed three times), Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, and now Nanga Parbat. Sadpara is the son of late climbing legend Ali Raza Sadpara, and summited early Friday morning without using supplemental oxygen.
“This morning, the renowned Pakistani climber Ashraf Sadpara successfully summited the mighty Nanga Parbat,” said Ayaz Ahmed Shigri of the Alpine Club. “With this, Ashraf joins the elite club of mountaineers who have climbed all five of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter giants. His spirit and skill continue to elevate Pakistan’s legacy in high-altitude climbing.”
Sohail Sakhi, an accomplished climber from Hunza, summited the mountain without oxygen or Sherpa support at 11:00 am local time. His expedition company, Moving Mountains, hailed his solo effort as a “monumental achievement,” noting that Sakhi had previously climbed Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II (both without oxygen), and K2, securing his place among Pakistan’s mountaineering elite.
Dr Rana Hassan Javed, a plastic surgeon from Rawalpindi, also reached the summit as part of an eight-member international team. This was his second successful 8,000-meter climb following his summit of Gasherbrum II in 2024. Fellow climber Naila Kiani praised his dedication, noting his impressive ability to balance a demanding medical career with his mountaineering passion.
Climber Ali Hassan, a high-altitude porter from the Hushe Valley, accompanied Dr Rana to the top on Thursday, while Sherzad Karim, also from Hunza, summited at 1:00 pm on Friday.
All climbers are now descending, with expedition teams closely monitoring their safe return from the mountain, known for its treacherous terrain, sudden weather changes, and high fatality rate.
Nanga Parbat remains one of the most formidable challenges in global mountaineering. These latest summits—especially those without oxygen—are being celebrated as a major milestone in Pakistan’s climbing history.
