What is the name of first Pakistani to climb K2?

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Pakistan is home to some of the world’s tallest mountain peaks, including K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. It also has the world second highest peak, K2, which only a few Pakistanis have successfully submitted so far. Unfortunately, mountaineering is not widely recognized as a sport in Pakistan, which is why it lacks a large fan base. Despite limited recognition of mountaineering in Pakistan, many climbers have achieved remarkable feats, driven by passion or interest in the sport.

What is the name of first Pakistani to climb K2?

Either due to lack of fund and required resources or lack of interest, no Pakistani had successfully climbed K2 until the mid-1970s, despite it being located within the country. It was Ashraf Aman, who made the first effort and got successful. He was the first Pakistani to reach the summit of K2 in 1977.

Who is Ashraf Aman?

Born in 1938, Ashraf Aman is a mountaineer, adventurer, and engineer. He is one of the few leading mountaineers in the country who not only helped create a fan base for the sport but also contributed to its development over the years. His achievement not only made history but also inspired future generations of Pakistani mountaineers.

Awards and Recognition

Some of the prominent awards and recognition that Ashraf Aman received, not limited to, are;

• In 1962, he submitted Nanga Parbat in an expedition with Germans and received the Himalayan Tiger award
• In 1980, he got membership of International Karakorum Project and received award of R.G.S London Fellowship
• In 1982, he got Pride of Performance Award for his 1977 successful summit of K2
• In 1999, he got Gold Medal UND DEI CENTO in Milan

Current Work and Activities

At present he is running a tourism based company with the name of “Adventure Tours Pakistan”. He is also holding the position of Vice-President at the Alpine Club of Pakistan.

Ashraf Aman’s historic achievement not only placed him among the elite mountaineers but also paved the way for others in Pakistan to explore the majestic peaks of the Karakoram Range.

Source: The above answer is based on the information given by

• Pakistan Sports Board
• Wikipedia

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