Pakistani mountaineers Sirbaz Khan and Abid Baig have successfully scaled Tirich Mir, the tallest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range at 7,708 meters, and hoisted the national flag on its summit.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority organized the expedition — the first official initiative of its kind — under directives from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who has declared 2025–26 as the “Year of Tirich Mir.”
While two climbers reached the top, five other team members, including Tourism Authority Director Umar Khan, were forced to halt at 7,300 meters due to extreme weather.
Chief Minister Gandapur congratulated the climbers, noting that the government has waived royalty fees for two years to promote adventure tourism in Chitral and surrounding areas.
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Speaking after the achievement, Sirbaz Khan said the successful summit fulfilled a long-standing dream and marked a milestone as Pakistani mountaineers have now conquered the highest peaks of the Hindu Kush, Himalayas, and Karakoram ranges. He added that the expedition would attract global adventurers and boost tourism in northern Pakistan.
