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Pakistan

Tanveer Abbas
Jul 19, 2025

Local climber Iftikhar Hussain dies in K2 avalanche

A local climber, Muhammad Iftikhar Hussain, lost his life after an avalanche struck during an expedition to K2 in Gilgit-Baltistan,

Pakistan

Saba Bajeer
Jun 16, 2025

Climate change brings Pakistan on the brink of natural disasters

Pakistan is increasingly vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change, with 224 natural disasters in the last 44 years.

World

AFP
Apr 12, 2025

Search called off for two Nepalis caught in Annapurna avalanche

The 8,091-metre (26,545-foot) Annapurna is a dangerous and difficult climb, and the avalanche-prone Himalayan peak has a higher death rate than Everest.

World

AFP
Apr 08, 2025

Two Nepalis swept away by Annapurna avalanche

Three men were climbing Annapurna as part of the first ascent of this spring season when a “huge avalanche swept down” around midday Monday

Latest

Reuters
Feb 28, 2025

At least 25 trapped after avalanche in Indian mountain state

avalanche occurred near a highway in the state’s Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, and less than 5 km (3 miles) from the Hindu temple of Badrinath

Pakistan

Tanveer Abbas
Aug 20, 2024

Two Russian climbers stranded on Gasherbrum IV rescued

Five-member Russian expedition was attempting to scale 17th highest mountain on earth in alpine style when avalanche hit at altitude of 6,200-6,400 meters