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A massive avalanche has struck Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range, leaving 10 climbers reported missing, including renowned Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Pakistani authorities have launched a major search and rescue operation, with helicopters being deployed whenever weather conditions allow. Purja, celebrated for climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in record time, is among the most accomplished mountaineers in history. Here's everything we know about the avalanche, the ongoing rescue efforts, and the latest updates from Broad Peak.