Pakistan, May 23 -- Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani has made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to climb 12 of the world's tallest peaks-each over 8,000 meters high. On Friday morning, she successfully summited Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal, the world's third-highest mountain standing at 8,586 meters.

The climb marks a major milestone in her journey to conquer all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks, a feat accomplished by fewer than 20 women globally. According to Mingma Ji, founder of Imagine Nepal and a well-known Nepali climber, Kiani reached the summit at 6:00 AM local time. Her team began descending soon after and was heading towards Base Camp.

Kiani's achievement was confirmed and celebrated by Qarar Haidri, S...