Pakistan’s Flag that was taken to the deepest point in the ocean, Challenger Deep, has reached back to the Pakistan High Commission London.
On High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria’s suggestion, a distinguished Pakistani British lady Durdana Ansari OBE Hon. Cdr. Royal Navy took the flag to the Mariana Trench in the ocean as part of an expedition team.
Vanessa O’Brien a celebrated American British mountaineer who has mounted both highest peaks, i.e. Everest and K-2, was a prime figure in the crew.
Durdana, who was requested to share the particulars, fervently made an exemplified presentation on the expedition. Treasuring the experience and contact with the sea as well as team work spirit she learnt during the expedition, Durdana paid homage to Vanessa O’Brien.
She articulated her joy of meeting Dr. Cathy Sullivan, another celebrity – first woman astronaut to walk in space, and Victor Vescovo, the submersible pilot, for making the trip unforgettable, and venerated their interest in Pakistan and admired them.
Challenger Deep is 10,925 meters, in the Mariana Trench. If Everest were submerged into the Mariana Trench, it would still be 2km underwater. With this descent, Vanessa became the first woman to reach Earth’s highest and lowest points, which is a Guinness World Record.
In his comments on the occasion, the High Commissioner commended Durdana Ansari for her commitment and love for Pakistan. He said Pakistan is proud of its people like Durdana who ensure that its flag is forever soaring high.
The High Commissioner conveyed his appreciation to Vanessa O’Brien for her earnest efforts to project Pakistan in the world positively.
He also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Cathy Sullivan and Victor Vescovo for the expression of sentiments towards Pakistan. Mr. Zakaria availed of the opportunity to praise the entire voyage team on their fruitful mission to the Challenger Deep.
The prime purpose of exploring Challenger Deep is to chart the Eastern seabed, accumulate water and rock samples, and to take scientific measurements.
