ISLAMABAD: Ahmed Uzair and Anum Uzair, a couple from Lahore, have achieved the historic feat of becoming the first Pakistani couple to summit Nepal’s Mt. Manaslu, which stands at 8,163 meters as the world’s eighth-highest peak.
The husband-wife duo successfully climbed the peak today along with three Sherpas, according to mountaineering company Seven Summit Treks, which spearheaded the climb.
Alpine Club of Pakistan Secretary Karrar Haidri stated that the couple “have created history”. They are the first Pakistani couple to summit the peak.
“Pakistan feels incredibly proud of this outstanding accomplishment by Ahmed and Anum,” he further said.
Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif, who recently summited Manaslu himself, also extended congratulations to the couple.
On Thursday, Naila Kiani and Sirbaz Khan, Pakistani climbers, successfully ascended Manaslu peak. They had started their summit attempt on Wednesday from camp 3.
Kiani has become the first Pakistani woman to conquer nine out of the 14 highest mountains in the world with her Manaslu summit. She has achieved a big milestone.
