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EOAN urges Nepal govt to launch immediate diplomatic push for Broad Peak rescue
31 July 2026The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) has formally urged the Nepal government to initiate urgent diplomatic engagement with Pakistani authorities to support search-and-rescue operations for climbers missing after Thursday's avalanche on Broad Peak, including record-holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai."
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ClimbingNims Purja among 10 climbers missing in Broad Peak avalanche
31 July 2026At least 10 climbers, including record-holding Nirmal Purja ‘Nimsdai,’ have gone missing on Broad Peak after a massive avalanche struck the climbing route on the 8,047-metre mountain, expedition officials said.
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ClimbingLhakpa Temba Sherpa completes all 14 eight-thousanders with Gasherbrum II summit
30 July 2026A Seven Summit Treks expedition team reached the summit of Gasherbrum II (8,035m) in Pakistan on July 30, the mountaineering operator announced, with the ascent also marking the completion of all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks for the team's senior guide, Lhakpa Temba Sherpa.
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ClimbingMakalu Lakpa completes 9 of 14 peaks above 8,000m
30 July 2026Record-holding mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, popularly known as Makalu Lakpa, scaled Gasherbrum II in Pakistan this morning, completing his ninth peak above 8,000m.
