Another feather in Naila Kiani’s cap as she scaled Mt. Lhotse in less than 48 hours after the summit of Everest. Lhotse, at 8516 meters, is the 4th highest mountain in the world. This is Naila’s 6th peak of over 8,000m, the first Pakistani woman to do so.
Naila Kiani is a Pakistani mountaineer who has made history by climbing six of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest and K2. She is the second Pakistani woman and the first woman from South Asia to summit Annapurna I, the tenth-highest mountain in the world. She is also a mother of two, a banker in Dubai, and a trained boxer.
Naila Kiani has shown remarkable courage, determination, and passion for adventure in her mountaineering journey. She has also represented Pakistan positively on the global stage and inspired many people with her achievements.