ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP):Prime Minister’s Adviser on Inter-Provincial Coordination Senator Rana Sanaullah has expressed grief over the Broad Peak avalanche that struck an international mountaineering expedition in the Karakoram range.
Referring to the incident involving 10 climbers from five countries, including six from Nepal, he said Pakistan shares the sorrow of the Nepali people. He also confirmed that four bodies have been recovered so far, while search efforts for the remaining missing climbers are continuing.
In a statement issued here on Saturday, Rana Sanaullah said the avalanche hit an international climbing team on Broad Peak, one of Pakistan’s well-known peaks in the Karakoram mountain range. The expedition consisted of 10 climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, the United States, China and Oman.
The adviser said the Government of Pakistan moved quickly after the incident and placed the search and rescue operation among its top priorities. Relevant authorities were mobilized to support efforts aimed at locating the missing climbers and assisting those affected by the tragedy.
Rana Sanaullah said four climbers have been confirmed dead, including Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Rescue teams continue to search for other members of the expedition who remain unaccounted for.
He said the Pakistan Army and government departments are taking part in the operation with the support of helicopters, drones and other available resources. Search teams are conducting aerial and ground operations in the affected area.
Rana Sanaullah noted that rescue work is continuing despite weather-related challenges and the difficult terrain of the high-altitude region. Authorities are using GPS tracking, aerial monitoring and ground-based searches to locate the missing climbers.
The adviser said Nepali climbers and other members of the international mountaineering community are respected in Pakistan for their contributions to the sport and their experience in high-altitude climbing.
Expressing solidarity with the families of the victims and the people of Nepal, Rana Sanaullah said Pakistan remains committed to continuing the operation. He added that all available resources will remain engaged until the search is completed and every possible effort has been made to locate the missing climbers.
