@channelnewsasia: British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who rose to fame after climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in a record six months, has died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain which stands at 8,047m. Nine other members of the expedition, including six Nepalis and climbers from the US and China, were also killed. The group had lost contact with base camp on Thursday (Jul 30). Search ⁠crews recovered three bodies the following day, but officials said the bodies of Purja and ​other climbers were located in a difficult site and had yet to be retrieved. Recovery efforts are ongoing. #pakistan #pakistannews #climbing

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Sunday 02 August 2026 08:57:23 GMT