Little Cream: Ronaldo's shirt will always be in front of my eyes.
"I suffer from extreme depression, but I can never auction off a shirt from Cristiano Ronaldo because it is so precious to me. Meeting Ronaldo was the biggest wish of my life and his signature shirt is a great gift. "
These words belong to Muhammad Karim, known in the international world but associated with the lesser known adventure tourism in Pakistan, who is known as 'Little Karim'.
There have been recent reports on social media that he is auctioning off a shirt he received from Cristiano Ronaldo due to his illness and poverty.
Little Cream has made at least four international films worldwide that have won various awards. He helped every major mountaineer in the world climb the rugged mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan in the seventies, eighties and nineties.
Little Karim used to be a porter for mountaineers in the high mountains, but it is said of his exploits and a number of records that it may not be possible to break them.
Regarding Little Cream, Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesman Imtiaz Ali Taj said that Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has issued orders to arrange all expenses of Little Cream's treatment and suitable employment for his children.
Memorable moment of life
"I consider meeting Ronaldo to be one of the most memorable moments of my life," said Little Karim, speaking on the phone from Gilchit-Baltistan's Ganchhe district and Pakistan's last-known valley, Hoshe. At this age, his memory is gone, but he will never forget meeting Ronaldo. "
I will always keep in mind the shirt I get from Ronaldo, he said.
Glad to meet the king of the mountains
Little Karim's son Mohammad Hanif, who accompanied Ronaldo to the meeting, said: Director Sebastian Ian Alvaro Lomba invited us to Spain for treatment. Doctors in Spain had decided that a liver transplant was no longer possible, so they prescribed some medication.
Mohammad Hanif says that his father is taking these drugs, these drugs have been declared as his treatment. A grand party was held for Dad on our return from Spain. Apart from Spanish dignitaries, journalists were also present at the event.
A journalist said to his father, "Karim, you are a very famous man. Say something. We want to hear from you." Dad said, "I don't want to say anything else, I just want to say thank you." I don't know if I will get a chance to come to Spain again after that, so I have a wish to meet Ronaldo, the king of the world of football
Porters carrying heavy luggage
Little Karim says that when he arrived in Skardu in the 70's to become a porter of high mountains, he was feared to be rejected because of his stature and weight. Expeditions that make them think they can't even reach the K2 base camp by lifting 25kg.
"After being rejected by several adventurers, a Spanish team ran out of potters," he says. It was the first time he had served as a porter. After which his Spanish expeditions became strong connections with the people.
The Spanish expedition that impressed him so much that in addition to making a special mention of Little Cream in its history, a book was written about him, as well as a film made about him in Spanish cinemas.
Other filmmakers from France and Europe have also made films on him.
According to a report in Dawn newspaper, British climber Chris Bonington hired about 200 porters in the 70's. He ignored Little Cream because of his short stature and low weight. Little Cream was disappointed. He circled around Chris Bonington, placing his head on the legs of the tall man. Then he started running on the ground.
The porters on the scene laughed but the climbers were impressed and chose Little Cream for their adventure. After which Little Cream did not look back.
Alpine Club of Pakistan Secretary Karar Haideri says: “Little Cream was known for carrying overweight items. They know the secrets of the lofty mountains that would be a perfect companion for any climber. There was a time when they were not elected. Then came the time when climbers waited for Little Cream to give them time.
"He is not only a great climber but also a great personality," he says. Who have sacrificed their lives for others.
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