Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif successfully summits Nepal’s Mount Dhaulagiri

Pakistan’s young top mountaineer Shehroze Kashif successfully summited Nepal’s Mount Dhaulagiri, it was reported on Wednesday.

The peak is the 7th highest in the world at 8,167 meters above sea level. After scaling Dhaulagiri, Kashif has now become the youngest Pakistani mountaineer to have summited the 12 highest mountains of the world.

“I aim to promote the sport of mountain climbing by generating opportunities for the youth to fulfill their dreams and passion in the same field,” the mountaineer said.

Shehroze spoke also about his unstoppable desire to scale maximum highest peaks in the world, ultimately setting a world record as the youngest mountaineer to have summited all 14 highest peaks of the world.

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Shehroze started his journey at the age of 11 when he first summited Mansehra’s Makra Peak (3,885 m). He also became the youngest Pakistani climber in the world by successfully climbing both Mount Everest and K2 at the age of 19 in 2021. His mission is to become the youngest in the world to climb all 14 peaks.

BARD Foundation - the sponsors of Kashif's summit - Managing Director Mehreen Dawood said, “Our heart is bursting with joy to see Shehroze’s enthusiasm."

The statement added that BARD Foundation is "immensely proud to have such an association with Shehroze. His remarkable achievements and thirst to keep moving forward to serve as a beacon of hope. He is an inspiration to other young people who aspire to follow their passion and fulfill their ambition, particularly in mountain climbing. Each stride towards his goal fills us with a sense of accomplishment and success, inspiring us to pursue our own goals. As he sets out on new adventures, we vow to continue providing our unwavering support and assistance in every possible way".

The foundation has "always played a vital role in promoting talent and paving way for successful careers for many". It believes in "changing fortunes by helping competent individuals realize their potential as champions in their chosen fields".

"The purpose of the foundation is to develop strong and confident individuals, with a special emphasis on skill construction and improvement. It also extends assistance to anyone who has the spirit of adventure by becoming a part of their transformative journey," the statement maintained.