Ten climbers are currently missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the highest mountains in the world, located in northern Pakistan. The expedition team was reportedly led by the renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja.

According to Karrar Haidri, vice-president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, the organization received initial reports of the avalanche late Thursday. The team has been out of communication since the incident occurred. While reports confirm the group includes five Nepalese climbers and Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, the full composition of the team is still being clarified by local authorities and mountaineering organizations.

There is a slight discrepancy in the initial reporting regarding the scope of the team. The Independent refers to the group generally as "10 climbers," whereas the South China Morning Post (SCMP) provides more specific details, identifying the expedition leader as Nirmal Purja and noting the inclusion of specific national representatives, such as Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi. Both outlets agree that the climbers have been unreachable since the avalanche struck, but neither has provided an update on the success of search and rescue operations or the current weather conditions on the mountain.