10 climbers feared missing after Broad Peak avalanche

A search operation was underway on Friday to locate 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, who went missing on Broad Peak a day earlier after an avalanche struck around midday. The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said…

Nirmal Purja, an influential mountaineer, was part of a group struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, an alpine organization said. A search effort was being mobilized.

• Alpine Club seeks helicopter support, says it is in touch with authorities • Another 8-member team summits Gasherbrum II; over 200 climbers advance on K2, Gasherbrum peaks GILGIT: The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said it was deeply concerned after it lost contact with a…

An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.

Nims Dai among 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche

A GPS tracking image shows the route of climbers on Broad Peak before communication was lost. — Reporter KARACHI: Around 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nims Dai and Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi from Hunza, are feared missing after an avalanche struck their