Pakistani mountaineer Salman Atiq became the 13th Pakistani to successfully summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Salman Atiq proudly hoisted Pakistan’s national flag after reaching the top of the Mount Everest at 11.39am local time on Thursday. His achievement has not only brought pride and honour to the country but also added another milestone to Pakistan’s mountaineering history. In total, 274 mountaineers reached the peak on Wednesday who marked the highest number of climbers ever to reach the summit, which is the world’s tallest peak from the Nepalese side in a single day. The 8,849-metre mountain, bridging the border between Nepal and Tibet region, saw an unprecedented flurry of activity on its southern ridges. The Secretary General of the Expedition Operators Association in Nepal said about this single-day record for Nepal side today that it stood at 223 ascents, achieved on 22 May 2019. Whilst the global single-day record across both faces remains 354 set on 23 May 2019 Wednesday’s extraordinary feat sets a new benchmark for Nepal alone. Bhandari reported that the official tally could rise further as several teams returning from the peak have yet to brief base camp.
Salman Atiq becomes 13th Pakistani to summit Mount Everest
