KEY POINTS
- The 4,884‑meter Carstensz Pyramid climb capped a seven‑year journey.
- With his feat, he lifted the Pakistani flag atop all continents.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has completed the Seven Summits challenge after scaling Carstensz Pyramid, the highest peak in Oceania, becoming one of the few climbers in the world to conquer the tallest mountains on all seven continents.
Located on the remote island of New Guinea, Carstensz Pyramid marked the final summit in Asad’s seven-year journey across the globe.
With this climb, Memon joins the elite ranks of global adventurers who have conquered this legendary mountaineering milestone.
Speaking from the 4,884-meter-high summit, Memon, hailing from Larkana, shared an emotional video message: “I am standing on the highest peak of the seventh continent. The mission that began seven years ago has finally been completed. I have raised my flag and I proudly say, Pakistan Zindabad – long live Pakistan!”
His achievement not only carves his name into the annals of global mountaineering but also shines a spotlight on Pakistan’s growing presence in the world of high-altitude climbing.
The Seven Summits are the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents, representing the ultimate challenge in the world of mountaineering.
These peaks include Mount Everest in Asia, the world’s highest mountain; Aconcagua in South America, towering over the Andes; Denali in North America, known for its extreme weather conditions; Kilimanjaro in Africa, a free-standing volcanic giant; Mount Elbrus in Europe, located in the Caucasus range; Mount Vinson in Antarctica, the most remote and icy of the seven; and Carstensz Pyramid in Oceania, a sharp, rocky peak situated on the island of New Guinea.
Successfully climbing all seven is considered one of the greatest achievements in mountaineering.
From the icy heights of Antarctica to the rugged peaks of Papua, Memon’s journey has been a story of resilience, discipline, and unshakeable national pride.
Thanking his supporters, he said: “I’ve fulfilled my dream, and I request everyone to keep supporting future Pakistani climbers the same way you supported me.”
