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[ad_1] Asif Bhatti, a Pakistani mountaineer, is reportedly stranded at Nanga Parbat due to snow blindness, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to bright sunlight reflecting off snow. The Alpine Club of Pakistan has confirmed that Bhatti is currently stuck at C4, situated between 7,500m and 8,000m on Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain globally. Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, expressed concern for Bhatti's safety, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance in light of his snow blindness at such high altitudes. Nanga Parbat, standing at a towering height of 8,126m, is notorious for its treacherous conditions, contributing to a high fatality rate among climbers. The mountain poses various challenges, including a demanding ascent, unstable glaciers, frequent avalanches, and unpredictable storms. With a harrowing history, Nanga Parbat was given the moniker "the Killer Mountain" following 31 fatalities in attempted ascents prior t...

[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan’s pride Naila Kiani climbed an 8,126-metre Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain, around 10:00 am PST Sunday. In doing so, Naila became the first-ever Pakistani woman to summit seven peaks in the world with altitudes exceeding 8000 metres. The expedition was fully sponsored by BARD Foundation. With a death probability of 21 percent, Nanga Parbat is one of the most dangerous mountains in the world and has also earned the name of “Killer Mountain”. "Given the number of lives lost during this summit, I was filled with fear, yet fully determined to accomplish my mission,” said Naila after her achievement. “It brings me immense joy to have once again brought global pride to my beloved country. All of my accomplishments are dedicated to my beautiful land, its people, and, most importantly, my sponsors, BARD Foundation, who consistently went above and beyond to support me on this journey." Just recently, Naila etched her name in hist...