Pakistan: 14-year-old Malaika Khilji becomes first woman from Balochistan to summit Khosar Gang Peak
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In a historic achievement for Pakistan’s mountaineering community, 14-year-old student Malaika Khilji from Balochistan has become the first woman from the province to summit Khosar Gang Peak.
In a historic achievement for Pakistan’s mountaineering community, 14-year-old student Malaika Khilji from Balochistan has become the first woman from the province to summit Khosar Gang Peak.
The expedition, organized under the auspices of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks a significant milestone in the country’s climbing history, said a statement issued here.
After successfully reaching the summit, Malaika Khilji hoisted Pakistan’s green and white flag, a gesture symbolizing her love for the country and the determination of Pakistani youth.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan congratulated Balochistan’s “proud daughter,” Malaika Khilji, and her family on this historic accomplishment.
Malaika Khilji’s success sends a powerful message to the world that the true identity of Balochistan lies in its talented, courageous, and hopeful young people.
“Malaika Khilji’s achievement is not just a feat of mountaineering, but also a strong message of hope, perseverance, and patriotism,” the statement added.
Reference Link:- https://www.app.com.pk/national/14-year-old-malaika-khilji-becomes-first-woman-from-balochistan-to-summit-khosar-gang-peak/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
