Sirbaz Khan: First Pakistani to Conquer All 14 Peaks

News Desk

Peshawar: Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan, hailing from Hunza, is currently at the base camp of Shishapangma in China, preparing to raise the green flag for the first time on this final highest eight-thousander. If successful, he will become the first Pakistani to summit all 14 eight-thousanders in the world.

Khan, who is from the Aliabad area of Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, has previously conquered 13 out of the 14 mountains that exceed 8,000 meters. Shishapangma, standing at 8,027 meters (26,335 feet) above sea level, is the 14th-highest mountain globally and is located entirely within Tibet. It was the last eight-thousander to be summited, with its first ascent occurring in 1964.

Climbing all mountains above 8,000 meters is considered a significant honor in the mountaineering community, and only 41 climbers from around the world have achieved this feat to date.

Sirbaz Khan’s impressive climbing journey includes summiting Nanga Parbat in October 2017, K2 in July 2018, Lhotse in May 2019, Broad Peak in July 2019, Manaslu in September 2019, Annapurna in April 2021, Mount Everest in May 2021, Gasherbrum II in July 2021, Dhaulagiri I in October 2021, Kangchenjunga in May 2022, Makalu in July 2022, Gasherbrum I in August 2022, and Cho Oyu in October 2023.

In a heartfelt message, Sirbaz dedicated his upcoming achievement to the late Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara.

Starting his climbing career in 2016, Sirbaz is recognized for his focus and talent. In 2019, he made history as the first Pakistani to summit Lhotse (8,516m) in Nepal without the use of supplementary oxygen.

Beyond his climbing achievements, Sirbaz actively participates in various volunteer services organized by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan, embodying the spirit of volunteerism.

As he embarks on this monumental journey to complete all 14 peaks, the world watches with eager anticipation.