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1982

First joint Italian-Pakistan expedition climbs Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II in alpine
style. Nazir Sabir and Maj. Sher Khan become first Pakistanis to climb Broad Peak
and Gasherbrum-II with Reinhold Messner in a record period of one week (organized
by ACP).

1985

First Pakistani expedition under Maj. Fayyaz Hussain climbs Broad Peak. Maj
Fayyaz, Maj Zahid and Capt. Peerzada reach the summit. (organized by Pakistan
Army).

1986

Mohammad Ali becomes first Pakistani to climb Gasherbrum-I while in the company
of a Swiss expedition. First Pakistani expedition under Maj. Sher Khan climbs
Gasherbrum II. Maj. Sher Khan, Cap. Jababr Bhatti and Flt. Lt. Ata ul Haq reach the
summit. (organized by Pakistan Army).

1987

First Pakistani expedition led by Maj. Fayyaz Hussain attempts Gasherbrum I meets
tragedy as Maj. Fayyaz, Capt. Fakhar, Capt. Khalid and Capt. Mohsin were buried
under an avalanche. Later their bodies were recovered. (organized by Pakistan
Army).

1989

First Pakistani Expedition led by Col. Muhammad Akram climbs Nanga Parbat. Maj.
Sher Khan, Flt. Lt. Ata ul Haq, Hav Mohammadullah and Rajab Shah reach the
summit. (organized by Pakistan Army).

1995

Rajab Shah and Meherban Shah become first Pakistani couple to climb K-2, marking
total of four Pakistanis to climb K-2.

1996

Largest Pakistani Expedition led by comprising 46 members including ladies
launched to Passu Peak under Lt. Col. (Retd) Manzoor Hussain. Fifteen Pakistanis
including oldest climber Saad Tariq Siddipi (56 years), Rajab Shah, Mehrban Shah,
and 12 other young climbers reached the summit (organized by ACP).