Friday, 7 June 2013

Pakistani woman Samina Baig climber hopes to inspire with Mount Everest feat

Islamabad

The first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest says she wants her achievement to stand as an inspiration to all women of her country that they can achieve their dreams.

Samina Baig last month became the first woman from the South Asian country to reach the 8,848 metre (29,029 foot) summit of the world’s tallest mountain, after a gruelling expedition in rough weather.

As she unfurled the green and white Pakistani flag on the peak, tears of joy and pride rolled down her

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