Pakistan\u2019s celebrated mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, who has scaled all 14 of the world\u2019s peaks above 8,000 meters, has expressed deep frustration over the government\u2019s failure to fulfil its promises of financial rewards and support.<\/p>\n
In an emotional statement reported by local media, the 22-year-old climber said he had received multiple assurances from government officials about a cash prize, but none of them were honoured. \u201cThe government promised several times to give me a cash reward, but everyone forgot,\u201d he said. \u201cI sold my land and car to continue my climbing journey, and now I\u2019m in debt.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shehroze, known as Pakistan\u2019s youngest mountaineer to summit all 8,000-meter peaks, revealed that he spent nearly Rs 40 million on his expeditions. He added that he recently underwent a serious spinal surgery, during which metal rods were inserted in his back, leaving him with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one took responsibility for my medical bills,\u201d he lamented. \u201cHow can a country treat someone like this who raised its flag on the world\u2019s highest mountains?\u201d<\/p>\n
Frustrated with the lack of recognition and support, Shehroze warned that if the situation remained unchanged, he might consider seeking opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n
His remarks have sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many Pakistanis urging the government to properly acknowledge and support athletes who bring international honor to the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistan\u2019s celebrated mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, who has scaled all 14 of the world\u2019s peaks above 8,000 meters, has expressed deep frustration over the government\u2019s failure to fulfil its promises of financial rewards and support. In an emotional statement reported by local media, the 22-year-old climber said he had received multiple assurances from government officials about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":67793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,136],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[95],"class_list":{"0":"post-67792","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest","8":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n