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The Plight of Pakistani High-Altitude Mountain Porters

August 20, 2023 No Comments

Mountaineering In Pakistan: K2 is the second highest mountain peak in the world after Mount Everest but is said to be the most treacherous and difficult to traverse in terms of mountain climbing. It is also the highest point in the Karakoram range as well as in Pakistan. As a result, people eager for a […]

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