What is the name of first Pakistani woman to climb K2?

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From household to politics and sports, Pakistan has always provided equal opportunities of growth and success to its women. The country has a long history of women’s role in its creation, development and success. Pakistani women have not only participated in every social, political and sports activity but also have made a change. They have made records and felt their country proud of themselves. One such aspect is mountaineering sports where too, Pakistani women are second to none. 

What is the name of first Pakistani woman to climb K2?

The world’s second tallest mountain peak, K2 is located in Pakistan. Climbing it is a daring task which needs both courage and aspiration. Despite being located within the country, only a few Pakistanis have successfully summited K2. Especially, the number of Pakistani women who have successfully summited K2 is very small and that is why it is a matter of great honor and achievement to have her name on that list.

In the list of Pakistani women mountaineers who summited K2 peak, the name of Samina Khayal Baig lies at top. She is the first Pakistani woman who successfully climbed K2 and made history.

Samina Khyal Baig Expedition for K2

Samina Khyal Baig, the first Pakistani women mountaineer who successfully climbed K2, achieved the goal in July 2022, at the age of 31 years.

Who is Samina Baig?

Born in 1990, in Gilgit Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan, Samina Khyal Baig is a Pakistani women mountaineer. She had started mountains climbing when she was only four years old. She is the first woman from Pakistan who has successfully climbed all the Seven Summits. Her success story didn’t end here. Below is a list of some of her great achievements;

• Climbed Mount Everest in 2013
• Climbed all Seven Summits in 2014
• Climbed K2 in 2022
• Climbed Nanga Parbat – The Killer Peak in 2023

Recognition

She first climbed Chaskin Sar peak in 2010, which has a height of above 6,000 meters. In honor of her courage and achievement, the peak was renamed after her. Now it is called Samina Peak.

She was appointed as brand ambassador by Special Communication Organization (SCO) a telecom operator in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir region.

Samina Baig was named as Pakistan’s National Goodwill Ambassador in February 2018, by United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Samina Khyal Baig’s journey from a young girl with a passion for climbing to becoming the first Pakistani woman to summit K2 is a testament to her resilience, courage, and determination. Her achievements not only place her among the world’s elite mountaineers but also serve as an inspiration for countless women in Pakistan and beyond, encouraging them to break barriers and chase their dreams. As she continues to scale new heights, Samina’s legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations of adventurers, reminding us all that with passion and perseverance, no peak is too high to conquer.

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

• The Express Tribune
• Dawn News Paper
• Pakistan Sports Board
• Wikipedia

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