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Asad Ali Memon (born September 15, 1997) is a Pakistani mountaineer known for his high-altitude climbs. He is the first individual from Sindh to summit Mount Everest and has completed several notable expeditions across various continents.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Asad Ali Memon was born on September 15, 1997, in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. He completed his matriculation at Larkana Public School and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) in Karachi.[1]
Mountaineering Expeditions
[edit]Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
[edit]In February 2021, Memon climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in under 20 hours, reportedly becoming the first Pakistani and first Asian to achieve this feat within 24 hours. This achievement received coverage in various media outlets.[2][3][4]
Mount Elbrus (Russia)
[edit]In August 2019, Memon summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 meters, making him one of the youngest Pakistanis to achieve this milestone.[5][6]
Mount Aconcagua (Argentina)
[edit]Memon summited Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America, on January 26, 2020. The mountain, standing at 6,961 meters, is considered one of the most challenging climbs in the region.[7]
Mount Denali (North America)
[edit]In May 2022, Memon successfully summited Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America at 6,190 meters. His achievement was recognized by several organizations in Pakistan.[8]
Mount Everest (Nepal)
[edit]On May 21, 2023, Memon became the first climber from Sindh to summit Mount Everest, reaching the peak at 8,848 meters.[1][9]
Spantik / Golden Peak (Pakistan)
[edit]In 2023, Memon climbed Spantik (Golden Peak), which stands at 7,027 meters in the Karakoram Range.[10]
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]- Recognized as the first individual from Sindh to summit Mount Everest (Government of Nepal, 2023).
[edit]- First Pakistani to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in under 24 hours (Tanzanian authorities, 2021).
[edit]- Youngest Pakistani to summit Mount Elbrus and Mount Aconcagua
[edit]Media Coverage
[edit]Memon's achievements have been featured in numerous outlets,
Express Tribune:[11]
Arab News:[2]
Dawn:[7]
Red Bull:[12]
Affiliations
[edit]- Alpine Club of Pakistan
- Alpine Club of America
References
[edit]- ^ a b "IoBMS Asad Ali Memon BEcomes First Person From Sindh To Scale Mount Everest | Detail | News Events | Institute of Business Management". www.iobm.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b "Climber says is first Asian and Pakistani to scale Kilimanjaro within 24 hours". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Climber Asad aces Mount Kilimanjaro within 24 hours". The Nation. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Pakistani climber Asad Memon scales Everest". The Express Tribune. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Shuaib, Haroon. "Asad Ali Memon: From the Plains to the Peaks - Haroon Shuaib - Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali successfully summits North America's Mount Denali". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b Brohi, Imad (2024-01-12). "I noticed a flag of Pakistan on the wall. Asad Ali Memon a climber from Larkana who had summited Aconcagua in January 2020 had put up the flag there". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon summits highest peak in North America". ARY NEWS. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Jan, Imad Ali (2023-05-22). "Asad Ali Memon Becomes First Person From Sindh to Summit Mount Everest". ProPakistani. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Mountaineer from Larkana, Asad Ali summits 'Golden Peak' mountain". HUM News. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Memon first person from Sindh to summit Everest". The Express Tribune. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Asad Ali Memon: Conquering one peak at a time". www.redbull.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
External links
[edit]- Instagram: @asadmnpak