Skardu, Pakistan, Aug 1, 2026 (AFP) - Climbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

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2026-08-01

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search. The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutting off contact with the international expedition led by 43-year-old British-Nepali climber Purja on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. "It is with profou......

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