Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistani woman to summit 11 peaks above 8,000 meters. Her latest feat was scaling Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak at 8,485 meters in Nepal.
Kiani reached the summit at 8:50 am (PST) and expressed gratitude to her countrymen for their support and prayers. She also thanked Sherpa Gelgen Dai from Imagine Nepal for his guidance and assistance throughout the journey.
This impressive achievement cements Kiani’s position as a trailblazer in the world of mountaineering.
Naila Kiani: A Trailblazing Mountaineer and Multifaceted Achiever
Naila Kiani’s impressive resume includes:
- First Pakistani woman to conquer all of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter peaks
- Only Pakistani woman to climb 10 eight-thousanders
But her achievements don’t stop there. As an aerospace engineer and mother of two, she has:
- Studied at the University of London
- Held a senior position as Associate Vice President at a UK-based multinational bank
Her contributions to mountaineering and social causes have earned her the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s third-highest civilian honor. Kiani’s remarkable accomplishments make her a true inspiration and role model.
