Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has made history by becoming the youngest climber from Pakistan to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters. The 22-year-old achieved this remarkable feat by reaching the summit of Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 meters, earlier today.

Known as the “Broad Boy,” Kashif reached the summit early this morning, cementing his place in the annals of mountaineering. He is only the second Pakistani to accomplish this extraordinary achievement, following Sarbaz Khan, who recently became the first Pakistani to scale all 14 eight-thousanders after summiting Shishapangma.

Kashif’s journey to conquer the world’s highest peaks began in 2019 when, at just 17 years old, he successfully scaled Broad Peak, which rises to 8,047 meters. This initial success propelled him into international prominence. In 2021, he summited iconic peaks including Mount Everest, Manaslu, and K2. The following year, he continued his impressive streak by reaching the summits of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. Last year, he conquered Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Cho Oyu.

Kashif faced a setback last year when an accident prevented him from summiting Shishapangma. Had he succeeded then, he would have become the youngest climber in the world to complete the challenge of summiting all 14 eight-thousanders.

Reflecting on his recent accomplishments, Kashif expressed his joy and the challenges he had overcome. “I knew it was going to be extremely difficult, and the risk of losing my life was real,” he said. “But I kept my focus on the goal. Now that I am standing here, I realize that this achievement is not just about climbing mountains but overcoming fears, doubts, and limitations. For me, it is nothing short of a miracle.”