4 Pakistani Women Successfully Summit 7,027m Spantik Peak

Four women mountaineers from Gilgit-Baltistan have successfully summited 7,027-metre Spantik Peak without high-altitude porter support, marking a significant achievement in Pakistani mountaineering. The successful climbers are Shama Baqir and Samana Rahim from Shimshal, Zooni Aslam from Gulmit Valley in Upper Hunza, and Zaiba Batool Shigri from Shigar. They reached the summit and safely returned to Skardu, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan. Lahore's Bismah Hassan was also part of the expedition but stopped about 250 metres below the summit after facing a health issue. Romanian climber Alexandra Visan also conquered Spantik despite battling cancer. Punjab climber Ayyan Adeel reached the summit as well and became the youngest climber to do so without high-altitude porter support. The achievement came amid difficult weather and rescue challenges on the mountain. Dr Asma Mushtaq died at around 6,250 metres while descending from Spantik, and her body remains at Camp 3 as bad weather has delayed recovery efforts. A team of high-altitude porters attempted to reach Camp 3 but was forced back by heavy rain and snowfall. Another recovery attempt is expected as weather conditions improve, with Pakistan Army helicopters expected to airlift the body to Skardu. Read More: 1,500 London Bus Drivers Begin Four-Day Strike Bad weather has also delayed the recovery of American climber Sarah Mallory Geis at Broad Peak.