Italian alpinist dubs GB peaks ‘more valuable than oil reservoirs’, warns ‘white mountains’ may not survive another decade
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Italian alpinist Reinhold Messner has expressed grave concerns about the future of Pakistan's high mountains, declaring them "more valuable than oil reservoirs in Arab countries". The 82-year-old climber, who recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, spoke of the urgent need for environmental management as rapid glacial melting threatens the survival of these peaks.
In his birthday celebration in Islamabad, Messner highlighted his lifelong bond with Pakistan and the region's importance. He pledged his continued efforts to help save the remaining ice, while acknowledging the sentimental value of the place for him.
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