A team of female mountaineers from different parts of Pakistan made history by scaling the 5,400-meter-high Bri La Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan.

This historic expedition of female climbers was organized on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, which included female climbers from all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad. 

The team was led by Bibi Afzon from Gilgit-Baltistan, while the team included journalists Mona Khan and Amina Shabbir from Islamabad, Maria Bangash from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zeba Batool from Gilgit-Baltistan, Bisma Hassan and Iqra Jilani from Punjab, Laraib Batool from Balochistan, Madiha Syed from Sindh, and Shahreen Khan from Islamabad.

The 4-day expedition began on September 7 from Skardu, where the women climbers conducted training and hiking exercises on Deosai Top. Renowned climbers Sajid Sadpara, Ashraf Sadpara, Fida Ali, and Sharif Sadpara guided the team.

According to the Alpine Club, the team successfully summited on September 10.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team on their success and invited them to the Prime Minister’s House. 

Alpine Club Vice President Karrar Haideri described this achievement as a manifestation of the courage, determination, and ability of women.

Pakistan’s most successful female mountaineer, Naila Kayani, also praised the achievement and said that it was heartwarming to see new girls coming into mountaineering and she was proud of them, especially the younger generation, who are pursuing their dreams without hesitation.

Sajid Sadpara said that women have shown remarkable courage, and their success is a beacon for future generations