--- title: "Army helicopters recover bodies of five climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak" description: "Most outlets reported the recovery of five foreign climbers' bodies following an avalanche on Broad Peak, with the operation entering its final stage as per the Business Recorder. Both excerpts highlighted the involvement of Pakistan Army helicopters in evacuating the bodies. The Business Recorder provided additional context about the recovery operation's progress, while ARY News focused more succinctly on the transportation of the bodies to Islamabad." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1100-ten-climbers-missing-after-broad-peak-avalanche-four-bodies site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Army helicopters recover bodies of five climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak pakistan · latest filing 8 Aug 2026, 7:56 AM PKT · 31 Jul – 8 Aug 2026 · 73 articles from 14 outlets over 9 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the fact that ten climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja (also referred to as Nims Dai), went missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Nearly all also reported that four bodies had been recovered, with some noting that rescue operations, including helicopter support, were underway. A few outlets added context about other climbing expeditions in the region, such as a successful summit on Gasherbrum II or ongoing activity on K2. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with variations only in the prominence given to the recovery of bodies versus the ongoing search efforts. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Aug 2026 — Broad Peak search for bodies of 3 climbers paused (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [Broad Peak search for bodies of 3 climbers paused](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021394/broad-peak-search-for-bodies-of-3-climbers-paused) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:56 AM PKT > • Mission to resume once weather improves• Bodies of Nirmal Purja, four other foreign climbers flown to Islamabad for repatriation to their respective countries GILGIT: The search operation to recover the remains of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi and two foreign climbers missing after the deadly Broad Peak avalanche has been suspended due to the continuing risk of fresh avalanches, rescue o... ### 7 Aug 2026 — Army helicopters recover bodies of five climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the recovery of five foreign climbers' bodies following an avalanche on Broad Peak, with the operation entering its final stage as per the Business Recorder. Both excerpts highlighted the involvement of Pakistan Army helicopters in evacuating the bodies. The Business Recorder provided additional context about the recovery operation's progress, while ARY News focused more succinctly on the transportation of the bodies to Islamabad. - **ARY News (English)** — [Broad Peak avalanche: Bodies of five foreign climbers shifted to Islamabad](https://arynews.tv/broad-peak-avalanche-bodies-of-5-foreigners-shifted-to-islamabad) · 7 Aug 2026, 3:40 PM PKT - **Business Recorder** — [Devastating avalanche in G-B: Army copters evacuate bodies of five more climbers](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433668/devastating-avalanche-in-g-b-army-copters-evacuate-bodies-of-five-more-climbers) · 7 Aug 2026, 5:20 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The recovery operation on Broad Peak entered its final stages on Thursday after Pakistan Army helicopters evacuated the bodies of five more climbers killed in a devastating avalanche last week, bringing the number of recovered victims to eight. The climbers were among a 10-member international expedition that was struck by an avalanche on July 31 on the slopes of the 8,051-metre moun... ### 6 Aug 2026 — Bodies of climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche airlifted to Skardu (7 outlets) > Most outlets focused on the recovery of five climber bodies, including Nirmal Purja, airlifted to Skardu following an avalanche on Broad Peak. The Express Tribune and Dawn highlighted Purja’s prominence and described the operation as technically demanding. The Express Tribune also mentioned that the search for two remaining climbers was ongoing, while Dunya News noted the total retrieved bodies had reached eight. The Pakistan Observer and 24 News HD provided more general updates on the recovery, with the Pakistan Observer mentioning "three more bodies" without specifying names. Arab News Pakistan emphasized the involvement of the military in the airlift. Overall, the framing was consistent across outlets, with slight variation in emphasis on Purja’s identity and the ongoing search. - **Samaa** — [Pakistan Army recovers bodies of seven climbers from Broad Peak](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354805-pakistan-army-recovers-bodies-of-seven-climbers-from-broad-peak) · 6 Aug 2026, 6:46 PM PKT > Pakistan Army Aviation recovers the bodies of seven foreign climbers after a Broad Peak avalanche. Search continues for three missing climbers. - **Dunya News** — [Five more bodies of climbers retrieved from Broad Peak avalanche arrive in Skardu](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/966608-five-more-bodies-of-climbers-retrieved-from-broad-peak-avalanche-arriv) · 6 Aug 2026, 6:05 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Five additional bodies of climbers killed in the Broad Peak avalanche have been brought to Skardu, bringing the total retrieved to eight as search efforts continue. - **24 News HD** — [Bodies of Nirmal Purja, other climbers airlifted to Skardu](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Aug-2026/bodies-nirmal-purja-climbers-airlifted-skardu) · 6 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) confirmed on Thursday said that dead bodies of five more international climbers, including world-renowned British-Nepali Nirmal Purja, have been airlifted to Skardu after they were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak. - **Dawn** — [Bodies of Nirmal Purja, 4 other climbers airlifted to Skardu after Broad Peak avalanche](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021002/bodies-of-nirmal-purja-4-other-climbers-airlifted-to-skardu-after-broad-peak-avalanche) · 6 Aug 2026, 3:53 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Bodies of five more international climbers, including world-renowned British-Nepali Nirmal Purja, have been airlifted to Skardu after they were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Thursday. The avalanche struck on July 30, cutting off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by 43-year-old Purja on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Three more bodies recovered after Broad Peak avalanche](https://pakobserver.net/three-more-bodies-recovered-after-broad-peak-avalanche/) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:14 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The bodies of three more climbers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak were recovered and taken to… - **The Express Tribune** — [Army helicopter airlifts bodies of Nirmal Purja, four other climbers to Skardu](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622409/army-helicopter-airlifts-bodies-of-nirmal-purja-four-other-climbers-to-skardu) · 6 Aug 2026, 11:15 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ACP calls it one of the most technically demanding recovery operations on Broad Peak; search for 2 climbers continues - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan army helicopters airlift bodies of famed climber Purja, others killed in avalanche](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653614/pakistan) · 6 Aug 2026, 3:08 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistani military helicopters on Thursday airlifted the bodies of five climbers from the snow-covered slopes of Broad Peak nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member international expedition, officials said. Irfan Arshad Khan, president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, said the remains of the climbers killed in the July 31 avalanche were being transferred to a military h... ### 5 Aug 2026 — Search teams recover bodies of climber Purja and three others from Pakistan peak (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the recovery of the bodies of British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three others from a mountain in Pakistan, noting the involvement of search teams and military helicopters. Arab News Pakistan mentioned the recovery and the increase in the number of bodies found, while Dawn highlighted the transportation of the bodies to the base camp and cited the Alpine Club of Pakistan as the source. Both excerpts emphasized the climber’s renown and the location of the incident. - **The Express Tribune** — [Bodies of Nirmal Purja team recovered from Broad Peak](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622305/bodies-of-nirmal-purja-team-recovered-from-broad-peak) · 5 Aug 2026, 10:28 PM PKT > Recovery team brings four climbers' remains to Broad Peak base camp - **Dawn** — [Search team reaches Broad Peak base camp with body of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020787/search-team-reaches-broad-peak-base-camp-with-body-of-renowned-mountaineer-nirmal-purja) · 5 Aug 2026, 6:08 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > A search team has transported the bodies of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three of his team members to the base camp of the mountain where they were killed in an avalanche, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Wednesday. The avalanche struck on July 30, cutting off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by 43-year-old British-Nepali climber Purja on Broad Peak, one of ... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Search teams recover famed climber Purja’s body and 3 others from Pakistan peak](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653480/world) · 5 Aug 2026, 4:08 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Search teams backed by military helicopters recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three other missing climbers on Wednesday, bringing the number of bodies recovered from Broad Peak to seven nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member international expedition, officials said Wednesday. ### 4 Aug 2026 — Ten climbers, including Nirmal Purja, killed in Broad Peak avalanche (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death of Nirmal Purja and the avalanche incident on Broad Peak, highlighting his prominence as a British-Nepali climber. While one outlet briefly mentioned the broader perils of mountaineering, the focus across coverage remained on Purja’s passing and the mourning in his home village in Nepal. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Nepal village mourns mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653309/pakistan) · 4 Aug 2026, 11:08 AM PKT > RAMNAGAR, Nepal: Relatives and neighbors gathered at the family home of mountaineer Nirmal Purja in Nepal this week to mourn the British-Nepali climbing legend, who was killed last week alongside nine others in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Purja’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief in Nepal, where he is widely regarded as a national hero. - **Dawn** — [Perilous peaks](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020501/perilous-peaks) · 4 Aug 2026, 7:47 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > THE deaths of 10 climbers in an avalanche on Broad Peak is a sad reminder of the perils that many mountaineers face in their quest to scale the tallest peaks. Among the latest victims was Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, the first person to summit the world’s 14 8,000m peaks and the Seven Summits — the highest mountains in each of the seven continents — both with and without supplemental oxygen. Purja’s b... ### 2 Aug 2026 — Bodies of Nirmal Purja and Fellow Climbers Recovered on Broad Peak (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported the recovery of celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja’s body on Broad Peak at 5,700 metres, noting the involvement of rescuers and the Alpine Club of Pakistan. A few also mentioned the avalanche disaster that led to his and nine others’ deaths. Two outlets highlighted the outpouring of grief at a school in Nepal where Purja once studied, framing this as a poignant personal and national response. The framing of the event as an avalanche disaster was present in some excerpts but not all. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Former school in Nepal pays tribute to mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653192/pakistan) · 3 Aug 2026, 10:08 AM PKT > Chitwan, Nepal: As rescuers recovered the body of climbing legend Nirmal Purja on Sunday in Pakistan, grief rippled hundreds of kilometers away in Nepal at the school where he first displayed the grit that would make him world-famous. At the Small Heaven School in Chitwan district, friends, teachers and students gathered around a framed photograph of the 43-year-old British-Nepali climber, ador... - **Daily Times** — [Bodies of Nepalese climber Purja, three others recovered on Broad Peak](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532596/bodies-of-nepalese-climber-purja-three-others-recovered-on-broad-peak/) · 3 Aug 2026, 4:29 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > The bodies of celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three other mountaineers accompanying him on a summit of the Broad Peak mountain in Gilgit-Baltistan were recovered on Sunday – three days after all 10 members of the team were reported missing after an avalanche. On Saturday, his expedition organising company Elite Exped announced that all […] - **Business Recorder** — [Rescuers recover climber Purja’s body after avalanche disaster](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433036/rescuers-recover-climber-purjas-body-after-avalanche-disaster) · 3 Aug 2026, 2:40 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > SKARDU: Rescuers recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja on Sunday after an avalanche killed him and nine team members on one of the world’s highest peaks in northern Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said. The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutting off contact with the international expedition led by Purja, a 43-year-old British-Nepali climber, on Broad Peak. “The ground rescue ... - **24 News HD** — [At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Aug-2026/nepal-school-outpouring-grief-climber-nirmal-purja) · 2 Aug 2026, 11:42 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > As rescuers recovered the body of climbing legend Nirmal Purja on Sunday, grief rippled hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal at the school where he first displayed the grit that would make him world-famous. - **Dawn** — [At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020165/at-nepal-school-outpouring-of-grief-for-climber-nirmal-purja) · 2 Aug 2026, 11:29 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > As rescuers recovered the body of climbing legend Nirmal Purja on Sunday, grief rippled hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal at the school where he first displayed the grit that would make him world-famous. At the Small Heaven School in Chitwan district, friends, teachers and students gathered around a framed photograph of the 43-year-old British-Nepali climber, adorned with flowers. Lighting c... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Bodies of Nirmal Purja, Three Fellow Climbers Retrieved From Broad Peak](https://pakobserver.net/bodies-of-nirmal-purja-three-fellow-climbers-retrieved-from-broad-peak/) · 2 Aug 2026, 7:28 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The bodies of renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three fellow climbers were recovered on Sunday from Broad Peak in… - **The Express Tribune** — [Celebrated Nepali climber Purja's body found after avalanche disaster](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621676/celebrated-nepali-climber-purjas-body-found-after-avalanche-disaster) · 2 Aug 2026, 2:36 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescuers recover Purja's body on Broad Peak at 5,700 metres ### 1 Aug 2026 — Famed climber Nirmal Purja and nine others die in Broad Peak avalanche (11 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death of Nirmal Purja and nine others in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, emphasizing his record-breaking mountaineering achievements and the international composition of the climbing team. Several mentions noted the involvement of climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the US, and China. A few outlets, like 24 News HD and The News International, highlighted Nepal’s mourning of Purja’s death and his status as a national figure. While most coverage focused on the tragedy and Purja’s legacy, some, like Pakistan Observer, provided background on Purja’s life and career. The framing remained largely consistent across outlets, with variations in emphasis on national mourning or personal tributes. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [All 10 climbers confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche— expedition company](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653088/pakistan) · 2 Aug 2026, 9:08 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed to have died, and search teams are trying to recover their bodies, Purja’s expedition company said Saturday. “The world has lost one of mountaineering’s greatest climbers,” the company, Elite Exped, said in a statement. It stressed that it mourned all the lives lo... - **Daily Times** — [Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in Broad Peak avalanche](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532125/famed-climber-nirmal-purja-nine-others-die-in-broad-peak-avalanche/) · 2 Aug 2026, 8:26 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Famed climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountain, died in an avalanche on the world’s 12th highest peak in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday. “Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja , tragically lost his […] - **Business Recorder** — [Nepali climber Nirmal Purja dies in Karakoram range](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432932/nepali-climber-nirmal-purja-dies-in-karakoram-range) · 2 Aug 2026, 4:20 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Renowned Nepali-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who transformed high-altitude climbing by scaling the world’s 14 highest peaks in record time, died after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Karakoram range, his expedition company confirmed on Saturday. “Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja tragically lost his life following... - **The News International** — [Nirmal Purja among climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410954-nirmal-purja-among-climbers-killed-in-broad-peak-avalanche-in-pakistan) · 2 Aug 2026, 1:12 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > World-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has died after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, according to a statement from his company, Elite Exped.Purja was leading a team of 10 climbers on the world's 12th-highest mountain when the avalanche hit on... - **The Express Tribune** — [Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in avalanche](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621620/nirmal-purja-among-10-dead-in-avalanche) · 2 Aug 2026, 1:11 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [Nepal mourns 'big loss' of mountaineer Nirmal Purja](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Aug-2026/nepal-mourns-big-loss-mountaineer-nirmal-purja) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:31 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Nepal was mourning Saturday the loss of mountaineer Nirmal Purja, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah leading the nation in paying tributes to the braveheart who etched his name in record books. - **ARY News (English)** — [Nirmal Purja: Famed climer dies in avalanche in Pakistan](https://arynews.tv/nirmal-purja-famed-climer-dies-in-avalanche-in-pakistan) · 1 Aug 2026, 8:47 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan, hiking company says](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965796-famed-climber-nirmal-purja-nine-others-die-in-avalanche-in-pakistan) · 1 Aug 2026, 7:18 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Six of the 10 climbers were Nepalis and the others were from Pakistan, Oman, the US and China - **Aaj News (English)** — [Nirmal Purja, who redefined climbing, confirmed dead in Pakistan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466040/nirmal-purja-who-redefined-climbing-confirmed-dead-in-pakistan) · 1 Aug 2026, 6:07 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, a trailblazer who summited the world’s tallest mountains, has been confirmed dead in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, his climbing company said on Saturday. Purja, 43, served with Britain’s Brigade of Gurkhas and then the Special Boat Squadron of the Royal Marines before becoming a full-time mountaineer and guide. He famously completed the su... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Nirmal Purja: All you need to know about Mountaineering Legend who died in Broad Peak Avalanche](https://pakobserver.net/nirmal-purja-all-you-need-to-know-about-mountaineering-legend-who-died-in-broad-peak-avalanche/) · 1 Aug 2026, 5:44 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The mountaineering world lost one of its known faces, and Pakistan Observer brings a glimpse of Nirmal Purja, the record-breaking… - **Samaa** — [Famed climber Nirmal, 9 others die in Broad Peak avalanche](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354567-famed-climber-nirmal-9-others-die-in-broad-peak-avalanche) · 1 Aug 2026, 5:24 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Record-breaking Nepali climber Nirmal Purja dies in an avalanche on Broad Peak during a mountaineering expedition in Pakistan. ### 31 Jul 2026 — Death toll in Broad Peak avalanche rises to eight as search continues for missing climbers (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the death toll from the Broad Peak avalanche has risen to eight, with four additional bodies recovered, and rescue operations ongoing for the remaining missing climbers. Several highlighted the use of drones and high-altitude teams in the search, while a few noted the resumption of efforts after a pause due to weather. One outlet specifically named mountaineer Nirmal Purja among the deceased, while others only mentioned the number of recovered bodies. Some noted the involvement of helicopters and ground teams, and a few mentioned the challenging conditions affecting the operation. - **24 News HD** — [Mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Aug-2026/mountaineer-nirmal-purja-confirmed-dead-pakistan-avalanche) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:33 PM PKT > Pakistan rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Search intensifies for seven missing climbers after Broad Peak avalanche](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466024/search-intensifies-for-seven-missing-climbers-after-broad-peak-avalanche) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:17 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > A massive search and rescue operation entered its second day on Saturday as authorities raced to locate climbers who went missing after a devastating avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak. Renowned Pakistani mountaineers Sarbaz Khan and Shehzad, along with a team of seasoned international climbers, are actively participating in the high-altitude rescue mission. According to rescue offici... - **ProPakistani** — [Broad Peak Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 8](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/01/broad-peak-avalanche-death-toll-reaches-8/) · 1 Aug 2026, 1:01 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > The death toll from the avalanche on Broad Peak has risen to eight after rescuers recovered four more bodies, while… Read More The post Broad Peak Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 8 appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Business Recorder** — [Drones deployed to locate missing climbers as search operation enters second day](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432862/drones-deployed-to-locate-missing-climbers-as-search-operation-enters-second-day) · 1 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > A massive search and rescue operation entered its second day on Broad Peak following a devastating avalanche that struck a climbing expedition. Renowned Pakistani mountaineers Sarbaz Khan and Shehzad along with a team of seasoned international climbers are actively participating in the high-altitude rescue mission. According to rescue officials teams are utilizing high-tech drones to scan the d... - **Dawn** — [Search operation to locate 7 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche resumes](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019914/search-operation-to-locate-7-climbers-missing-after-broad-peak-avalanche-resumes) · 1 Aug 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > GILGIT: A search and rescue operation to locate seven climbers part of a 10-member team that went missing after an avalanche at Broad Peak earlier this week resumed on Saturday morning. The operation was suspended late Friday due to adverse weather conditions in the region. The bodies of three climbers — Oman’s Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy, Nepal’s Pur Bahadur Gurung and American Mallory Ge... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Nepal mourns ‘big loss’ of mountaineer Nirmal Purja](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653048/world) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:08 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Katmandu: Nepal was mourning Saturday the loss of mountaineer Nirmal Purja, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah leading the nation in paying tributes to the braveheart who etched his name in record books. The 43-year-old British-Nepali mountaineer was killed alongside nine other climbers after they were caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, his expedition company said. “No words ... - **The Express Tribune** — [Search operation resumes for seven missing climbers after Broad Peak avalanche](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621497/search-operation-resumes-for-seven-missing-climbers-after-broad-peak-avalanche) · 1 Aug 2026, 7:44 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Drone footage indicates possibility of more casualties, but adverse weather conditions have hampered rescue efforts - **Dunya News** — [Bodies of eight climbers found after avalanche hits expedition on Broad Peak](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965636-bodies-of-eight-climbers-found-after-avalanche-hits-expedition-on-broa) · 1 Aug 2026, 7:22 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue officials and expedition organisers launched an extensive search involving helicopters, ground teams and high-altitude rescue personnel to locate the missing climbers - **Daily Times** — [Four bodies found as search continues for climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531719/four-bodies-found-as-search-continues-for-climbers-missing-after-broad-peak-avalanche/) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:12 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbers despite the harsh weather, according to the senior government officials. The officials, who spoke on the […] ### 31 Jul 2026 — Ten climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche, four bodies recovered (14 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of climbers missing after the Broad Peak avalanche and the recovery of four bodies, often highlighting the involvement of international climbers, including the renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja. While the focus on the missing climbers was consistent, some outlets also noted the ongoing rescue efforts and helicopter support from the Alpine Club of Pakistan and the Pakistan Army Aviation. A few outlets briefly mentioned the broader climbing activity in the region, such as the summiting of other peaks like Gasherbrum II and K2. - **Samaa** — [Broad Peak avalanche: Bodies of 8 missing climbers identified](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354516-broad-peak-avalanche-bodies-of-8-missing-climbers-identified) · 31 Jul 2026, 7:35 PM PKT > Eight climbers killed in the Broad Peak avalanche have been identified as rescue teams continue recovery operations in Pakistan's Karakoram. - **The News International** — [Broad Peak avalanche: Pakistan rescuers recover four bodies, while six remain missing](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410840-broad-peak-avalanche-pakistan-rescuers-recover-four-bodies-while-six-remain-missing) · 31 Jul 2026, 7:05 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue teams have recovered four bodies after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, while the search continues for six missing climbers, officials said.According to The Associated Press, poor weather has slowed rescue operations, with adverse conditions limiting helicopter flights... - **Dunya News** — [Deadly Broad Peak avalanche kills four climbers, rescue efforts continue](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965636-deadly-broad-peak-avalanche-kills-four-climbers-rescue-efforts-contin) · 31 Jul 2026, 7:02 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue officials and expedition organisers launched an extensive search involving helicopters, ground teams and high-altitude rescue personnel to locate the missing climbers - **BOL News** — [Broad Peak avalanche traps mountaineers; four bodies located](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/broad-peak-avalanche-traps-mountaineers-four-bodies-located/) · 31 Jul 2026, 5:50 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Search-and-rescue operations continued for the remaining six missing climbers. The post Broad Peak avalanche traps mountaineers; four bodies located appeared first on BOL News. - **Daily Times** — [Four bodies recovered after Broad Peak avalanche rescue operation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531419/four-bodies-recovered-after-broad-peak-avalanche-rescue-operation/) · 31 Jul 2026, 4:47 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue teams have recovered four bodies as search operations continue for climbers missing after an avalanche struck a 10-member international expedition on Broad Peak (8,047 metres) in Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities have not yet identified the recovered victims, while rescue teams remain engaged in a difficult operation under challenging weather conditions. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad... - **24 News HD** — [Bodies of four climbers recovered near Pakistan avalanche site](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Jul-2026/bodies-four-climbers-recovered-near-pakistan-avalanche-site) · 31 Jul 2026, 3:53 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Search teams found four bodies near the site of an avalanche in northern Pakistan that left 10 people missing from a climbing expedition led by renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, police said on Friday. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Ten climbers missing after avalanche strikes Broad Peak, rescue efforts underway](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465893/ten-climbers-missing-after-avalanche-strikes-broad-peak-rescue-efforts-underway) · 31 Jul 2026, 2:50 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Search and rescue operations are underway in the Karakoram Range after an avalanche struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak (8,047m) around midday on Thursday, leaving all ten expedition members out of contact, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said. The Alpine Club identified the missing climbers as Nirmal Purja “Nims Dai” of Nepal, who led the expedition, along with fellow Nepali climbers Pur... - **ProPakistani** — [4 Killed, 6 Missing as Avalanche Hits International Team on Broad Peak](https://propakistani.pk/2026/07/31/4-killed-6-missing-as-avalanche-hits-international-team-on-broad-peak/) · 31 Jul 2026, 2:03 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue teams have recovered four bodies after an avalanche struck an international climbing team on Broad Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan. The… Read More The post 4 Killed, 6 Missing as Avalanche Hits International Team on Broad Peak appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Business Recorder** — [Renowned mountaineer Nims Dai among 10 missing following Karakoram avalanche](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432726/renowned-mountaineer-nims-dai-among-10-missing-following-karakoram-avalanche) · 31 Jul 2026, 2:00 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Two Pakistan Army Aviation rescue helicopters carrying personnel and specialised equipment have been dispatched to support search and rescue operations on Broad Peak following an avalanche that left 10 climbers missing, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) stated on Friday. The aerial reinforcement aims to assist ground teams in locating and rescuing the stranded mountaineers in the challenging hi... - **ARY News (English)** — [Broad Peak avalanche: Four bodies ‘recovered’ during rescue operation](https://arynews.tv/broad-peak-avalanche-four-bodies-recovered-during-rescue) · 31 Jul 2026, 1:16 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652901/pakistan) · 31 Jul 2026, 1:07 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbers despite the harsh weather, according to the senior government officials. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they ... - **Dawn** — [Search underway to locate 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019683/search-underway-to-locate-10-climbers-missing-after-broad-peak-avalanche) · 31 Jul 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 that the missing climbers included six Nepalese climbers, a Pakistani, an Omani, an American and a climber from China. T... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Nepalese, US and Omani climbers among 10 missing after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak](https://pakobserver.net/nepalese-us-and-omani-climbers-among-10-missing-after-avalanche-on-pakistans-broad-peak/) · 31 Jul 2026, 9:13 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > GILGIT – An avalanche has struck Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, raising fears that around 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali… - **The Express Tribune** — [Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621306/famed-nirmal-purja-among-10-climbers-reported-missing-on-pakistani-mountain) · 31 Jul 2026, 7:18 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Nepal holds vigil for climbers killed in Pakistan avalanche](https://harzaviya.com/stories/1831-nepal-mourns-generation-lost-to-broad-peak-avalanche) · 5 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 84% related - [US climber's body recovered after Broad Peak avalanche](https://harzaviya.com/stories/4169-us-climber-s-body-found-on-broad-peak) · 21 Aug 2026 · 3 outlets · 83% related - [Deputy Prime Minister Dar expresses condolences for Broad Peak avalanche deaths](https://harzaviya.com/stories/1719-dpm-dar-grieves-over-deaths-of-nirmal-purja-other-climbers) · 4 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 82% related - [Mountaineer Sohail Sakhi buried in Hunza after Broad Peak tragedy](https://harzaviya.com/stories/3042-body-of-missing-pakistani-mountaineer-sohail-sakhi-found) · 16 Aug 2026 · 12 outlets · 3 developments · 81% related - [Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year](https://harzaviya.com/stories/2301-nepal-rescuers-find-bodies-of-five-climbers-killed-last-year) · 9 Aug 2026 · 5 outlets · 2 developments · 75% related 73 articles from 14 outlets, 31 Jul – 8 Aug 2026. 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