Candlelight vigil in Islamabad honors 10 climbers killed on Broad Peak
Summary
A candlelight vigil was held in Islamabad to honor 10 climbers who died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, one of the highest mountains. Rescue teams, led by Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan, recovered eight bodies, while two remain missing.Key Facts
- Ten climbers died in an avalanche on Broad Peak on July 30, 2026.
- The disaster included six Nepalese climbers, including the well-known mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
- A candlelight vigil took place in Islamabad on August 11 to remember the climbers.
- Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, attended the vigil and praised Pakistani rescuers.
- Rescuers worked in difficult weather conditions, using shovels, ropes, and stretchers to recover bodies.
- The bodies of all six Nepalese climbers have been returned to their families.
- Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan led the recovery effort on the mountain.
- The rescue operation ended after the recovery of eight bodies; two climbers remain missing.
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