After becoming the first Pakistani to climb Mount Annapurna, Sirbaz Khan and Muhammad Abdul Joshi dedicated their win to Ali Sadpara. They mounted Annapurna last week in Nepal. Sadpara is a renowned climber, who went missing while climbing K2 mountain this year. He was later declared dead just a few days after his vanishing in February.
“It’s a great accomplishment. They’ve hoisted Pakistan and ACP’s flags on Annapurna for the first time. The club acknowledges their contributions,” said Secretary ACP, Karrar Haidri. Annapurna is an 8,091m high peak.
Sirbaz and Abdul Joshi were not the only climbers. They were accompanied by their manager Saad Munawar and photographer cum cyclist, Kamran Ali.
About the Climbers
Sirbaz belongs to Aliabad district of Hunza. he has climbed five mountains out of the world top 14 highest peaks. He is on a mission to summit the rest of the mountains. He began his career of climbing in 2016. It was the 6th time that Sirbaz climbed an 8000m mountain. “One step closer to my dream of raising the green flag on the top of all 14 highest peaks in the world,” Sirbaz posted on his Instagram account after climbing Annapurna.
Abdul Joshi belongs to Shimshal Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. He is 36 years old Climber. Joshi began climbing when he started working as an expedition guide for 8000m peaks. Surprisingly, this was his first time climbing an 8000m mountain. He is ambitious of climbing peaks that have never been summited.
The national heroes arrived in Islamabad on Friday. Their accomplishment made them the first Pakistani climber to summit the tenth highest mountain in the world.
GB Government\’s Efforts for the Deceased and his Family
On the other hand, the deceased national hero, Ali Sadpara will be given the civil award for his services to the people of Baltistan and bring pride to Pakistan. The cabinet had already approved this decision in February. He was also honoured during the 23rd March parade in Islamabad.
Other than that, the provincial government has also decided that they will construct an institution after him. Naming it, “Mohammad Ali Sadpara Institute for Adventure Sports, Mountaineering and Rock Climbing”.
Lastly. The Gilgit Baltistan government has also promised to take care of the deceased’s family as they will provide Rs. 3 million to the family and a suitable job to Sajid Sadpara, his son. Sadapara went on the mission on February 18th alongside John Snorri from Iceland and JP Mohr from Chile
