Naila Kiani, a mountaineer from Pakistan, has successfully reached the summit of Gasherbrum-I (G1), the eleventh-highest mountain in the world. She succeeds in becoming the first indigenous woman to reach the top of G1, Gasherbrum-II (G2), and K2 on her first attempt. Naila was a member of an expedition that began its ascent to the summit of G1.
Naila is a banker by trade and an avid mountaineer; she represents strong, capable, and resilient female athletes. Her second challenge of the year came after she reached the peak of K2 on July 22. The female mountaineer has encouraged gender equality in the sports world and inspired women all throughout the country with her spectacular climbs.
congratulating Naila on breaking yet another record, “Naila epitomises the spirit of Pakistan’s greats, the work ethic, the willingness to give of herself and of her heart, and the love of triumph,” said Razak Dawood, Chairman of the BARD Foundation. She makes our nation great, writes her name in history, and inspires many more young girls with every successful climb. After climbing K2, Naila accomplished the incredible achievement of ascending Gasherbrum I, which motivates the Foundation to keep giving young athletes opportunities to succeed in sports and athletics. The accomplishment of Naila demonstrates the perseverance that women have in achieving anything they set their minds to.
