Sultana Nasab has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the third Pakistani woman to summit K2, also known as the “Savage Mountain.” Her successful ascent is being hailed as a groundbreaking moment for women in Pakistan.
Nasab, from upper Hunza in the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, was the sole female climber in her expedition team, which was led by renowned mountaineer Sirbaz Khan. She reached the summit on Monday, joining the ranks of Samina Baig and Naila Kiani, who are the only other Pakistani women to have previously conquered K2.
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The expedition, which was notable for being the first all-female team, included seven other climbers who also reached the summit: Sirbaz Khan, Abdul Joshi, Ejaz Karim, Faryad, Sherzad Karim, Ali Muhammad Sarpara, and Muhammad Ali Sarpara.
K2, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) on the Pakistan-China border, is slightly shorter than Everest but is known for its extreme difficulty and technical challenges, particularly the perilous “Bottleneck” section. The mountain’s reputation for danger has earned it the nickname “Savage Mountain,” with many climbers having lost their lives in attempts to reach its peak.
Nasab’s achievement highlights Pakistan’s potential to produce world-class mountaineers and marks significant progress for women in extreme sports in the country. Her success is celebrated as a testament to the growing prominence of Pakistani women in high-altitude climbing.
