Pakistan, May 24 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday praised renowned Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani for becoming the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world. In a statement released by the PM Office, he congratulated her on the historic achievement and called it a proud moment for the nation. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistani women were setting records in even the most challenging sports and inspiring the country through their courage and dedication.

Mount Kanchenjunga stands at 8,586 metres and is known for its treacherous terrain and extreme weather. Naila Kiani successfully scaled the peak in Nepal, pushing through harsh high-altitude conditions including heav...