Pakistan is located on the welding scenario of the Asian mountain mass. With merging of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush, it has some of the highest peaks in the world including K2, Masherbrum and Nanga Parbat, and some of the largest glaciers including Siachin, Baltoro and Bhatura. The Karakoram with 60 peaks over 6000 m. truly forms the ‘Roof of the World’.

Dr. Muhammad Ilyas