Mountaineers who made history meet COAS.

ISLAMABAD -- A group of mountaineers, part of International Winter K-2 Expedition, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, the COAS congratulated the climbers for their great achievement, making history in the field of mountaineering by scaling K-2 in winter for the first time.

'The delegation shared their experiences during the momentous expedition and thanked Pakistan and its people for their warm hospitality. The delegation also expressed their gratitude for facilitating the expedition to achieve this record,' the ISPR said.

Pakistan has five peaks over and above 8000 meters; K2 8,611 meters, Nanga Parbat 8,126 meters, Gasherbrum I 8080 meters, Broad Peak 8051 meters, and Gasherbrum II 8,035 meters.

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