ISLAMABAD
\nPakistani high-altitude climber Sohail Sakhi from Hunza has successfully summited Kanchenjunga (8,586 metres), the world\u2019s third-highest mountain, adding another feather to Pakistan\u2019s cap in the world of mountaineering. Sohail reached the summit of the Nepali peak at 12:12 AM local time on Wednesday as part of the rope-fixing team, a technically demanding and crucial role in any high-altitude expedition. The achievement has further cemented Pakistan\u2019s growing reputation in the global mountaineering community.
\nA seasoned high-altitude climber, Sohail has an impressive record of scaling some of the world\u2019s most formidable peaks, having previously summited K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II \u2014 all without the use of supplemental oxygen. Beyond his climbing achievements, Sohail is equally committed to community development, actively running initiatives aimed at empowering the youth of Hunza through adventure, leadership and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Pakistani high-altitude climber Sohail Sakhi from Hunza has successfully summited Kanchenjunga (8,586 metres), the world\u2019s third-highest mountain, adding another feather to Pakistan\u2019s cap in the world of mountaineering. Sohail reached the summit of the Nepali peak at 12:12 AM local time on Wednesday as part of the rope-fixing team, a technically demanding and crucial […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-547608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n