Press Release-Nepali Climbers on Mt. Broad Peak

July 31, 2026, 12:34 PM

Press Release

The Ministry is closely monitoring the situation following the news of avalanche on Mt. Broad Peak.

Our Embassy in Islamabad is coordinating with all relevant authorities of Pakistan including the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) to facilitate the swift and safe rescue of all affected mountaineers. We have been informed by the Pakistani authorities that the search and rescue operations are underway.

According to the information received by our Embassy in Islamabad, the expedition team to Mt. Broad Peak led by veteran climber Nirmal Purja "Nims Dai" includes Pur Bahadur Gurung "Yukta", Kili Pemba Sherpa "Kilu", Nima Sherpa, Nawang Thindu Sherpa and Gyalu Sherpa as well as Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy (Oman), Sohail Sakhi (Pakistan), Wang Zhong (China) and Mallory Geis (USA).

The Ministry has received assurances from the Pakistani authorities that they would mobilize all available resources for timely search and rescue operations.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singhadurbar, Kathmandu

31 July 2026