KEY POINTS
- The climbers from Skardu highlight the growing role of Pakistani women in international mountaineering.
- Their achievement symbolizes empowerment and inspires a new generation of female climbers in Gilgit-Baltistan and beyond.
ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani sisters, Amna Hanif and Siddiqa Hanif, have successfully scaled Yulang Peak in Nepal as part of an international women’s expedition, marking a proud milestone for Pakistan in global mountaineering and women’s adventure sports.
The 12-member team, which included climbers from several countries such as the United States, summited the 5,630-metre-high peak earlier this week, overcoming harsh terrain and high-altitude conditions.
Amna and Siddiqa, who hail from Skardu in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region, continue to represent Pakistan on the international mountaineering stage, inspiring a new generation of women adventurers from the region.
The sisters’ achievement adds to the growing recognition of Pakistani women in high-altitude climbing, especially from Gilgit-Baltistan, a region known for producing some of the country’s finest climbers.
Their successful ascent of Yulang Peak reflects both their personal determination and the increasing participation of women in adventure and extreme sports across Pakistan.
This latest expedition not only strengthens Pakistan’s presence in international mountaineering but also serves as a symbol of empowerment and progress for women in the country.
