Gilgit-Baltistan Times

Press Release by Govt of #GilgitBaltistan on #BroadPeak Rescue Mission. On 29th June 2026, a 10-member international mountaineering expedition entered #Skardu District to attempt Broad Peak (8,047 meters) in District Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan. The expedition was organized through #Karakoram Expeditions, Imagine Climb Pakistan, and Blue Sky Trek & Tours Company. The expedition comprised the following members: Ms. Sarah Mallory Geis (USA) – Passport No. 599471051 Mr. Pur Bahadur Gurung (Nepal) – Passport No. PA1615826 Mr. Nirmal Purja (United Kingdom) – Passport No. 128247796 Mr. Nawang Thindhu Sherpa (Nepal) – Passport No. 11369295 Mr. Gyalu Sherpa (Nepal) – Passport No. PA2420930 Mr. Nima Sherpa (Nepal) – Passport No. PA1853010 Ms. Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy (Oman) – Passport No. VV0447400 Mr. Wang Zhong (China) – Passport No. EP4960542 Mr. Kili Pemba (Nepal) – Passport No. BA0209737 Mr. Suhail Shahzad (Pakistan) On 30th July 2026, the climbing team was last contacted at 9:00 a.m. by the handling tour operator. However, subsequent contact could not be established. At 8:00 p.m., it was reported that an avalanche occurred while the team was ascending from Camp-II to Camp-III at an approximate altitude of 6,600 meters. The official rescue mission commenced following a formal request from the tour operators at 8:30 a.m. on 31st July 2026. Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters deployed a three-member civilian rescue team led by renowned mountaineer Mr. Sirbaz Khan to Broad Peak Base Camp. The team also included Mr. Waqar and Mr. Shehzad. The rescue team began its ascent on foot from Base Camp towards Camp-II and recovered the following three bodies/remains: Ms. Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy – Oman Ms. Sarah Mallory – USA (remains of body) Mr. Pur Bahadur Gurung – Nepal The three recovered bodies have been shifted to CMH by Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters, and legal formalities for identification are underway. Due to inclement weather, the search and rescue operation for the day has been suspended and will resume the following day, with additional Sherpas from other expeditions joining the effort. The rescue team remains stationed at the base camp and has reported spotting several more bodies through drone footage. The rescue operation is being conducted under extremely challenging terrain and high-altitude weather conditions by the #Pakistan Army in coordination with local high-altitude climbers and rescuers. The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the climbers and remains committed to supporting the ongoing search and rescue mission, as well as the transportation of the recovered bodies to their respective countries. PRO Commissioner Baltistan

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