Explanation

• Ashraf Aman: First Pakistani to summit K2 in 1977.
• Award: Received the Pride of Performance in 1982.
• Muhammad Ali Sadpara: Went missing on K2 on 5 February 2021 with two foreign climbers.
• Samina Baig: First Pakistani woman to summit K2 in July 2022.

Explanation

• The Salt Range is situated south of the Pothohar Plateau.
• Southern edge of the Pothohar Plateau and north of the Jhelum River.

Additional information:

• Region: Northern Punjab
• Highest peak: Sakesar
• Highest elevation: About 1,522 m
• Important rivers: Soan and Jhelum
• Famous for: Large deposits of rock salt, especially the Khewra Salt Mine.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• K-2 (Godwin Austin) has a total height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
• It is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.
• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the Pakistan–China border in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
• The letter "K" stands for Karakoram.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Nanga Parbat is part of the Western Himalayas in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also locally known as Diamer.
• The peak, meaning "Naked Mountain".
• Stands at 8,126 m (26,660 ft).
• 9th-highest mountain globally.
• Also called the "Killer Mountain."
• It was first ascended on July 3, 1953.
• Shehroze Kashif recently became the youngest Pakistani to summit it.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026