Zindabad (2026)

High in the rugged Karakoram range, Pakistani mountaineer Mueez targets a historic summit long monopolized by international expedition teams. Set against the sweeping geopolitical shifts following September 11th, which drastically altered travel permits, global visibility, and climbing logistics across Pakistan’s high-altitude corridors, the journey exposes a persistent inequity in who controls these legendary heights. This gripping expedition does more than test human endurance; it challenges a deeply entrenched climbing hierarchy. By reclaiming the narrative from overseas groups, Mueez aims to dismantle decades of external dominance and pave the way for a new wave of domestic alpinists. The story ultimately champions mountain sovereignty, imagining a future where homegrown Pakistani climbers dictate their own ascents, forge independent paths, and shape the next chapter of national mountaineering history.