Ten Climbers Including Nirmal Purja Missing After Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak

An avalanche struck around midday on Broad Peak (8,047 m) in Pakistan's Karakoram range, leaving ten climbers missing. The team was led by Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born mountaineer known for climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the incident. At least one American, a Texas woman, is among the missing. Rescue details remain unclear.