Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi from Hunza has achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain peak at 8,586 metres.
Sohail reached the summit at around 12:15 am Nepal time after facing extremely difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain. This remarkable achievement adds another feather to his cap as one of Pakistan’s leading high-altitude climbers.
Before this success, Sohail Sakhi had already climbed several of the world’s highest peaks, including K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. He also served as a member of the rope-fixing team during the Kangchenjunga expedition, playing a key role in making the climb possible for others.
His latest victory has brought pride to Pakistan and highlighted the growing strength of Pakistani climbers on the global stage. Mountaineering experts say such achievements help put Pakistan on the map of world-class adventure sports.
People from Gilgit-Baltistan, especially Hunza, have congratulated Sohail Sakhi for his extraordinary determination and courage. His success story is inspiring many young Pakistanis to pursue mountaineering and adventure sports.
Sohail Sakhi’s remarkable journey proves that with passion and hard work, Pakistani climbers can conquer some of the toughest mountains in the world.
