Renowned mountaineer Hassan Sadpara passes away

Haseeb Bhatti Abdul Ghaffar Published November 21, 2016

Renowned mountaineer Hassan Sadpara passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Sadpara was the only Pakistani to have climbed six of the world's tallest mountains including Mt Everest (8848m), K2 (8611m), Gasherbrum I (8080m), Gasherbrum II (8034m), Nanga Parbat (8126 m) and Broad Peak (8051m).

He was suffering from multiple diseases, including blood cancer and was brought to a private hospital in Rawalpindi, from where he was moved to the Combined Military Hospital for treatment on the directives of the prime minister.

He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month. Hasan’s son Arif on Nov 8 had appealed to the government to shift him to the Aga Khan Hospital Karachi for better treatment. However after a delay of 12 days, his son was provided with an amount of Rs2.5 million on Sunday Nov 20, by the provincial government of Punjab for the treatment of Sadpara.

Talking to DawnNews on Monday, Hassan’s son Arif appealed to the government to facilitate the transportation of his father's body to their ancestral village in Skardu for burial.

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Syed Irfan Ali

Nov 21, 2016 02:29pm

Shame on federal government, GB government and Punjab government. May his soul rest in peace (Amen). Now, pls. do something for his children. After all, he was the pride of Pakistan.

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Sufi Sindh

Nov 21, 2016 02:29pm

In lilahe wa ina elah rajaon....Pakistan lost a real gem

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waqas

Nov 21, 2016 02:33pm

In lilahe wa ina elah rajaon

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optimistic

Nov 21, 2016 02:34pm

Hassan Sadpara, a brilliant Pakistani, renowned mountaineer at global level, will be remembered in history, for his achievements. Help from Punjab Govt., is too little and too late.

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Shafaqat Ali

Nov 21, 2016 02:40pm

RIP, the great hero! What a shame! We spend millions for the good of the corrupt ruling elite and can't attend to the genuine needs of a true hero of the nation.

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Umar Farooq

Nov 21, 2016 02:43pm

RIP, The hero of Mountains.......

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Imtiaz ali khan

Nov 21, 2016 02:52pm

R.I.P Brave soul. Thank you for motivating generations. Love our Sacred Himalayas and their true tigers like Mr Sadpara and great other great brave Sherpas who call these mountains homes.

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Ahmed bin Babar

Nov 21, 2016 03:01pm

RIP...

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SDA

Nov 21, 2016 03:03pm

May his soul rest in peace.

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shoaib

Nov 21, 2016 03:03pm

Pride of Pakistan, May his soul rest in Peace.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 21, 2016 03:08pm

INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.

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SOS

Nov 21, 2016 03:19pm

Motorway and Underpass Vs Life of any Pakistani and the winner is MW and UP by a mile!!! We need to get our priorities right!!

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Imran

Nov 21, 2016 03:21pm

Inna lillah hevwa Inna Alay he Rajeon●

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Ahmed SAEED Losar

Nov 21, 2016 03:41pm

RIP unfortunate fellow.

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Naveed

Nov 21, 2016 03:55pm

Rest In Peace sir!

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Noman Siddiqui

Nov 21, 2016 04:22pm

In lilahe wa ina elah rajaon, At least honor the hero with posthumous National award

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khan saheb

Nov 21, 2016 04:23pm

@Syed Irfan Ali well tell me where in the world 2.5 million Rs can be sanctioned and given within 12 days. It is unfortunate he died but let us not play politics and blame Govt.

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Bilal

Nov 21, 2016 04:32pm

Government should have taken timely action. Our media should should track hidden heroes of Pakistan before its too late. There are so many old sports personnel and artists who are barely meeting ends. Instead of making popular "Chai wala" please find out real heroes. Pakistan Zindabad!

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Niaz

Nov 21, 2016 04:42pm

Time to eulogize Hassan Sadpara... confer him with some award, hold a seminar, or a vigil... We only value the dead not the living!

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Faisal Iqbal

Nov 21, 2016 04:48pm

RIP , A GREAT PERSON HAS PASSES AWAY .

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abdul basit

Nov 21, 2016 04:51pm

Innalillahay wa Inna Alaihay Raajioon

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Esar ali

Nov 21, 2016 05:44pm

RIP. Sad to hear that.

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M.Saeed

Nov 21, 2016 05:50pm

May his soul rest in peace. He could have lived longer if timely treatment was provided. But alas, the never ending bureaucratic bottlenecks of inhumanity!

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Sameer

Nov 21, 2016 05:59pm

If this was a politician...

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SamZedd

Nov 21, 2016 06:04pm

May the soul of this great man rest in Peace, Amen.

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Gujranwala

Nov 21, 2016 06:06pm

@Syed Irfan Ali you PTI plateform speaking despite PM and CM paid enough attention. Remember he was suffering multiple diseases and probably his time was near. May his soul rest in peace!

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hasart

Nov 21, 2016 06:26pm

Shame on GB as well as PMLN govt.

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Madora

Nov 21, 2016 06:46pm

Shame on GB government

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zak

Nov 21, 2016 07:33pm

A hero has gone, salute to those patriots who did it all for Pakistan. Our prayers for him and his family.

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Mulazim hussain

Nov 21, 2016 08:13pm

May the deceased soul rest in eternal peace(ameen)!

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TAmilselvan

Nov 21, 2016 08:45pm

We salute this brave man for his achievements in his short lifespan.

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Ahsan

Nov 21, 2016 08:45pm

Hasan Sadpara has brought big honor to Pakistan with records of mountaineering on major peaks in the world. He and his family deserves best from Pakistan

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aslam najef

Nov 21, 2016 09:23pm

RIP great man,

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haris

Nov 21, 2016 10:15pm

@khan saheb : OK his son probably appealed too late but Hassan Sadpara was ill since months. It's only Cancer that was diagnosed more recently. Anyway, Hassan Sadpara has passed Rajab Shah (1st Pakistani to summit all five 8,000m peaks in the country) living in impoverishment and in dire need of assistance and help. Now help him and let's put this 'politics playing' mantra completely to bed.

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haris

Nov 21, 2016 10:17pm

@Gujranwala: Neither PM nor CM has ever heard of his name until his son appealed directly to them.

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tanvir

Nov 21, 2016 11:00pm

@Syed Irfan Ali My friend you know what blood cancer means?? Dont say shame?

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Hira

Nov 21, 2016 11:38pm

RIP... May you seek even bigger thrills in the life after!

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Adnan mazher khan

Nov 21, 2016 11:56pm

Government must do something permanent for his widow and kids.

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Azriel

Nov 22, 2016 12:04am

RIP, A True National Hero and an inspiration for millions

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Mayank

Nov 22, 2016 12:56am

May you Rest In Peace Hassan Saheb! Mayank Washington DC

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Raisa

Nov 22, 2016 03:22am

Only cabinet members travel to foreign or better hospitals. After all they have the keys to poor country's KHAZANA

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Waqas Shaikh

Nov 22, 2016 04:18am

I am deeply saddened by the news Hassan Sadpara' death. May God rest his soul in Jannah. My thoughts and prayer for the family.

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Syed Abidi

Nov 22, 2016 04:37am

As a doctor, I believe his suddent death due to blood cancer should be studied for any link to his frequent high climbings without oxygen which for sure results in hypoxia and change in composition of blood.

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Mona

Nov 22, 2016 07:43am

May his soul rest in bliss n peace. His was a well lived life.

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wajid

Nov 22, 2016 08:15am

Irreparable loss for Gb Youth.

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wajid

Nov 22, 2016 08:15am

Irreparable loss for Gb!

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Hmrtih

Nov 22, 2016 04:02pm

RIP.Mountaineering was his profession most importantly he was very honest person according to Silvio Mondinelli, and Pakistan lost him. I am sorry to say there is not importance for any game in Pakistan except cricket.

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