Who is the youngest mountaineer in Pakistan?

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Pakistan is full of talent and gifted people who have made records and achievements in every aspect of life. From cricket to tennis and mountaineering, Pakistanis have made records and felt their country proud.

Mountaineering, a sport that has no big fan base in the country, still has many Pakistanis who have made big achievements in the sport. From the first woman in the Muslim world to the youngest person ever summiting the 14 tallest peaks in the world, Pakistan is not short of any talent.

Who is the youngest mountaineer in Pakistan?

Pakistani people are big fans of cricket, soccer (football), hockey, and other similar games. Mountaineering is hardly seen as a sport, but still, many Pakistanis have it as a passion of their lives and have made big achievements.

According to Dawn, The Express Tribune, and Al Jazeera reports, to this date, Shehroze Kashif is the youngest mountaineer in Pakistan. He earned this title by summiting all 14 of the world’s tallest peaks, with heights above eight thousand meters. He became the youngest mountaineer in Pakistan by climbing the last over 8000 meters peak, Shishapangma, in October 2024.

Who is Shehroze Kashif – The Youngest Mountaineer from Pakistan?

Born in March 2002, Shehroze Kashif belongs to Lahore, Pakistan. He started climbing at the age of 17 when he successfully climbed Broad Peak, for which he was called ‘The Broad Boy’. Below is a list of his achievements in mountaineering:

• Broad Peak: 14 July 2019
• Mount Everest: 11 May 2021
• K2: 27 July 2021
• Manaslu: 25 September 2021
• Kangchenjunga: 5 May 2022
• Lhotse: 16 May 2022
• Makalu: 28 May 2022
• Nanga Parbat: 5 July 2022
• Gasherbrum II: 8 August 2022
• Gasherbrum I: 12 August 2022
• Annapurna: 16 April 2023
• Dhaulagiri: 17 May 2023
• Manaslu: 17 May 2023
• Cho Oyu: 6 October 2023
• Shishapangma: 9 October 2024

Recognition

 After summiting Mount Everest, the Punjab Sports Board made him the youth ambassador of Punjab, Pakistan. He is also called the ‘Broad Boy’ for summiting Broad Peak at a very young age.

Who is the youngest Pakistani to summit K2?

According to the Guinness World Records, Shehroze Kashif is the youngest Pakistani to summit Mount Everest and K2. He summited K2 on 27 July 2021, at the age of 19 years and 138 days.

In the realm of mountaineering, Pakistan has proven to be a land brimming with incredible talent and determination. Shehroze Kashif’s journey stands as a testament to the spirit and tenacity of Pakistani climbers. It shows that Pakistan has amazing and determined mountaineers. Starting as ‘The Broad Boy’ and becoming the youngest to climb the world’s 14 tallest mountains, Shehroze’s story inspires many. His achievements make Pakistan proud and motivate young people to follow their dreams. His success teaches us that with hard work and dedication, we can overcome any challenge.

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

• Guinness World Records, Youngest person to climb Everest and K2
• Al Jazeera, ‘Challenge your limit’: Pakistani teenager who summited K2
• Dawn, Shehroze Kashif becomes youngest Pakistani to summit world’s 8,000m peaks
• The Express Tribune, Shehroze Kashif sets record as youngest Pakistani to summit top 14 peaks
• ShehrozeKashif.Com
• Wikipedia, Shehroze Kashif

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