In Gilgit Baltista, at least ten people have been killed and twenty six others injured in a snow avalanche on Shounter Pass in Astore District.

According to Deputy Inspector General of Police for Diamer-Astore Division, Tufail Mir, a control room has been set up in the district to facilitate rescue operations and recover people from under the debris.

Rescue teams have reached the spot and attempts are being made to recover people trapped under the snow.

Army helicopter and a team of doctors, ambulance and rescue teams have reached the spot and attempts are being made to recover people trapped under the snow.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of precious lives in Astoor district.

He directed to provide best medical aid to the injured.

Shahbaz Sharif also prayed for their forgiveness and their ranks to be elevated in the hereafter.

Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan has also expressed grieve over the incident and instructed local authorities to initiate rescue operations.

Source: Radio Pakistan