Deadly avalanche claims lives of ten in northern Pakistan near China border

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)