Sajid Sadpara ascends Broad Peak

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara on Wednesday successfully ascended Broad Peak (8,047-metre high) without the aid of extra oxygen or assistance, Alpine Club of Pakistan  (ACP) said.

“With this notable accomplishment, Sajid has now summited eight 8,000-meter peaks without using oxygen, including all five peaks of Pakistan’s above 8,000-meter,” Karrar Haidri Secretary ACP said in a statement.

Located in Gilgit-Baltistan adjacent to K2, Broad Peak is the world’s 12th highest mountain.