Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ali Sadpara declared dead; FM Qureshi deeply grieved over climbers’ loss

ALI Sadpara Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Missing climbers Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Iceland’s John Snorri Sigurjónsson and Chile’s Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto were officially declared dead on Thursday in a press conference attended by the families of the climbers in Skardu.

In this regard, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi felt deep grief over the loss of the bravest soul, Ali Sadpara and his companions.

Taking to Twitter, FM Qureshi wrote, “Rest in peace. Your spirit, passion, grit & determination in the face of every kind of hardship leaves behind a rich legacy, inspiring generations. #AliSadpara, pride of Pakistan. My prayers & condolences are with the families of the departed.”

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#AliSadpara: President Alvi prays for the brave soul; expressed condolences

President condolence Ali Sadpara

President Dr Arif Alvi has on Thursday expressed his deepest condolences to Ali Sadpara’s family, after the mountaineer was declared dead by his family members.

In a tweet, the President wrote, “I express my condolences to Ali Sadpara’s family. May Allah grant this brave man eternal place in Jannah. He battled nature with strength, fortitude and heroism. Condolences to the families & citizens, of Iceland’s John Snorri Sigurjónsson & Chile’s Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto.”

Earlier in a day, Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of Muhammad Ali Sadpara while speaking to media officials in Skardu said, “Pakistan has lost a great mountaineer, my father and two other climbers are no more with us.”

He said that, “I want to assure the mountaineering community across the world that my father’s mission will continue.”

On February 5, Sadpara, along with two foreign climbers, John Snorri from Iceland and JP Mohr from Chile went had gone missing during their winter K2 expedition.

Soon after, the land and aerial search to find the missing climbers became operational by the Pakistan Army rescue teams but failed to trace any clue of the climbers.

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Ali Zafar pays a glowing tribute to Ali Sadpara by his song ‘Paharon Ki Qasam’

Ali Zafar tribute to Ali Sadpara

Singer Ali Zafar has paid a glowing musical tribute to mountaineer Ali Sadpara, who had gone missing with two foreign climbers, John Snorri from Iceland & MP Mohr from Chile during his K2 winter expedition.

Ali Zafar has released a musical tribute “Tum Chalay Ao Paharon Ki Qasam” to Muhammad Ali Sadpara, whose heart, spirit and courage will forever be a source of pride and respect for all Pakistanis.

li Sadpara is the only Pakistani to have climbed eight of the world’s fourteen highest mountains, and he made the first-ever winter ascent of the world’s ninth highest peak, Nanga Parbat.

Ali Zafar has sung ‘Tum Chalay Ao Pahaaron Ki Qasam’ in his melodious voice that tugs at the heartstrings. According to a statement released by the singer’s team, the song itself is a tribute to heroism and courage of Ali Sadpara.

Ali Zafar released his version of the same song that Sadpara was singing with his mates.

On his YouTube channel, Zafar said that no nation can thrive without recognizing and celebrating their heroes.

“Sadpara was one such unsung hero who dedicated his entire life and risked it to accomplish unprecedented feats for his country. This is the least I could do: sing for an unsung hero so that he is etched into our memories for as long as there is music,” the singer added.

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