✔️ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally **appointed **Qatari mountaineer and member of the Qatari royal family, Sheikha Asma Al Thani, as Brand Ambassador for Pakistan’s Mountains and Tourism.

🏔️ Why Sheikha Asma Was Chosen

  • The appointment came after her historic climb of Nanga Parbat, one of the world’s highest and most dangerous peaks in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region.

  • Sheikha Asma became the first Qatari woman and one of the few Gulf climbers to achieve this feat, bringing international attention to Pakistan’s mountain tourism potential.

📣 PM Shehbaz’s Statement

In his announcement on social media (X), the prime minister said:

“I am pleased to appoint Her Highness Sheikha Asma Al Thani as the Brand Ambassador for Pakistan’s mountains and tourism.”
He also called her achievement “truly inspiring” and a sign of courage and determination that would help promote Pakistan’s natural beauty globally.

🤝 Broader Context

The decision is seen as part of efforts to boost tourism, adventure sports, and international visibility for Pakistan’s mountain destinations, leveraging Sheikha Asma’s global profile and mountaineering credentials.