07/06/2026
Nepal Embassy Marks 73rd Everest Day with High-Level Ceremony in Islamabad
The Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad organized an impressive event to celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest, a remarkable milestone that continues to inspire courage, perseverance and the spirit of exploration. This high-level event brought together distinguished guests, including diplomats, government officials and number of renowned Pakistani mountaineers who have successfully summited Everest.
In her opening remarks, Nepal's Ambassador to Pakistan, H. E. Rita Dhital, recalled the historic first ascent of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953 and highlighted the record number of successful Everest summits during the Spring 2026 season, including climbers from Pakistan. She also emphasized the need for international cooperation to address climate change and protect mountain ecosystems.
Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Tourism attended as Chief Guest and stressed the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation between Pakistan and Nepal. He also emphasized the importance of sharing expertise with each other to develop economically beneficial mountain tourism.
Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director PTDC extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government of Nepal and the Embassy of Nepal on this significant milestone, while paying tribute to the enduring spirit, courage and achievements of legendary mountaineers from Nepal, Pakistan, and around the world. He also expressed PTDC’s commitment to fostering bilateral collaboration for the promotion of sustainable and responsible mountain tourism.
Maj Gen Irfan Arshad Khan HI(M) Irfan Arshad, President of Alpine Club of Pakistan, Mr. Nazir Sabir, Col. Jabbar Bhatti, Saad Munawar, and Salman Ateeque also addressed the audience on this occasion and highlighted the importance of sharing experiences and practices in the field of mountaineering between Nepal and Pakistan.
As home to iconic peaks such as Mount Everest and K2, our countries have a unique opportunity to lead global efforts in preserving mountain ecosystems while creating meaningful tourism opportunities for future generations.
May the spirit of Everest continue to inspire greater cooperation, friendship, and sustainability between our two nations.
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