Prime Minister extends invitation to Qatari mountaineer, the newly appointed tourism advocate of Pakistan, for forthcoming exploring ventures.
Sheikha Asma Al Thani, a Qatari royal and accomplished mountaineer, has been officially designated as Pakistan's Brand Ambassador for Mountains and Adventure Tourism following her historic summit of Nanga Parbat, one of the world's most perilous peaks, located in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.
Sheikha Asma Al Thani made history by becoming the first woman from Qatar and the Gulf to conquer Nanga Parbat, a feat that has garnered worldwide attention. In recognition of her achievements, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Sheikha Asma in Islamabad to discuss her upcoming mountain and adventure tourism expeditions in Pakistan.
While the specific details of her upcoming expeditions have not been publicly announced, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation for Sheikha Asma to return to Pakistan to further explore the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes. The Prime Minister also expressed his best wishes for her mission to summit all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks worldwide, several of which are located in Pakistan.
As Brand Ambassador, Sheikha Asma's role is strategic in promoting Pakistan’s vast mountain ranges and adventure tourism globally, with a focus on the country’s five highest peaks like K2 and Nanga Parbat as premier destinations for climbers. Her future expeditions will likely involve climbing more of these peaks in Pakistan to further showcase and promote the nation’s mountain tourism potential and empower women through adventure sports.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Sheikha Asma's courage and commitment in achieving this milestone and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring the safety, support, and hospitality of porters and guides. Sheikha Asma, in turn, expressed her gratitude for the hospitality she received during her climbs in Pakistan and praised the local porters and guides who assisted her on Nanga Parbat and other summits.
In a touching moment, the Prime Minister congratulated Sheikha Asma on her successful ascent of Nanga Parbat and acknowledged the vital contribution of Pakistani porters and guides in enabling international climbers to pursue their goals. He also expressed interest in strengthening Pakistan-Qatar cooperation in areas such as sports, youth engagement, and adventure tourism.
Sheikha Asma, reflecting on her climbing experiences, highlighted her experience of climbing K2, which she had summited previously. She declared K2 as the best of all the peaks she's climbed, with its beauty being unmatched. The government fully supports Sheikha Asma's mission and is facilitating her return and future climbs in Pakistan.
- As an ambassador for Pakistan's mountain and adventure tourism, Sheikha Asma Al Thani aims to promote the country's five highest peaks, like K2 and Nanga Parbat, as premier destinations for climbers worldwide.
- In addition to mountain tourism, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed interest in strengthening Pakistan-Qatar cooperation in areas such as sports, youth engagement, and adventure tourism.
- Sheikha Asma's future expeditions will likely involve climbing more of Pakistan's 8,000-meter peaks, like K2, to further empower women through adventure sports and showcase the nation’s mountain tourism potential.
- While specific details about her upcoming expeditions have not been announced, Sheikha Asma's role as Brand Ambassador is strategic in promoting health-and-wellness, lifestyle, and women's health, as she conquers the world’s most challenging peaks.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sheikha Asma talked about her upcoming excursions in Pakistan, reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring the safety, support, and hospitality of local porters and guides to facilitate international climbers' pursuit of their goals.
