Sirbaz becomes the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of world’s 8,000-meter peaks

Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks.

Khan achieved the feat on Friday when he summitted 8,027-meter Shishapangma in Tibet.

The Hunza-born climber embarked on this extraordinary journey to scale the world's 14 highest peaks in 2017, successfully summiting the notoriously challenging Nanga Parbat, standing at 8,126 meters.

Over the years, he has conquered some of the most daunting peaks, including K2 in July 2018 and Lhotse in May 2019, where he made history as the first Pakistani to reach the 8,516-meter summit.

“This extraordinary accomplishment demonstrates his unwavering passion and dedication to the sport of mountaineering,” Karrar Haidri, Secretary Alpine Club of Pakistan, said.

“Sirbaz has faced the most extreme conditions, from the perilous heights of Mount Everest to the mighty K2. Faced with freezing temperatures, treacherous avalanches, oxygen-depleted altitudes, and the constant threat of crevasses, he has repeatedly demonstrated his resilience and strength. His success not only represents personal triumph, but also serves as an inspiration to mountaineers worldwide.

“Sirbaz Khan's journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and meticulous preparation, cementing his place in mountaineering history.”

With 11 peaks conquered without supplementary oxygen, Khan's impressive mountaineering accomplishments have earned him global recognition, cementing his position as an accomplished figure in the climbing community, where his skill, perseverance and passion serve as lasting inspiration.

Here are the details of all 8-thousanders summited by Sirbaz Khan

Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters) - 2nd October 2017

K2 (8,611 meters) - 22nd July 2018

Lhotse (8,516 metres) - 14th May 2019

Broad Peak (8,051 meters) - 11th July 2019

Manaslu (8,163 meters) - 25th September 2019

Annapurna (8,091 meters) - 16th April 2021

Mount Everest (8,849 meters) - 12th May 2021

Gasherbrum II (8,035 meters) - 18th July 2021

Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) - 1st October 2021

Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters) - 7th May 2022

Makalu (8,481 meters) - 28th May 2022

Gasherbrum I (8,080 meters) - 12th August 2022

Cho Oyu (8,188 meters) - 2nd October 2023

Shishapangma (8,027 meters) - 4th October 2024