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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Pakistani mountaineer climbs Mt. Everest

Islamabad : Hassan Sadpara, a Pakistani mountaineer and adventurer, reached the summit of the world's tallest peak Mount Everest Wednesday, it was reported here.
The Pakistani expedition was launched by the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The team left Islamabad for Nepal March 30, Dawn News reported Thursday.
The 48-year-old Hassan is a native of Skardu. He has climbed five mountains of over 8,000 metres in height including K2, its neighbour Broad Peak and Nanga Parbat. IANS