Tarar Says Severe Weather Halts Effort To Retrieve Dr Asma’s Body From Spantik
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026)
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the rescue team tasked with retrieving the body of Dr. Asma from Spantik Mountain in the Karakoram range had to turn back due to severe weather conditions.
In a post on social media platform X, the minister stated that the team had reached almost near Camp-3, but heavy snowfall and strong winds forced it to return to Camp-2. He mentioned that high-altitude porters were expected to reach Camp-3 and bring the body down to the base camp, however, the adverse weather conditions hindered the retrieval operation.
Tarar further disclosed that a helicopter had been authorized and coordination established between the Gilgit-Baltistan government and FCNA, while alternate arrangements were also in place. He assured, “Whatever can be done in these circumstances, will be done.” The minister added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was being kept updated on the situation.
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