Deadly avalanche claims lives of ten in northern Pakistan near China border
Officials have reported that a devastating avalanche in northern Pakistan near the China border has claimed the lives of at least ten people.
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The tragic incident took place in the Astore district of the Gilgit-Baltistan region during the early hours of May 27.
The victims were identified as a family hailing from Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Despite unfavorable weather conditions, Khalid Khurshid, the chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, promptly directed a search-and-rescue operation to be launched at the site. (ILKHA)