By Gopal SharmaKATHMANDU, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche during an expedition in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday.“Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,” his expedition organising company Elite Exped said in an Instagram post.

Expedition on Broad Peak includes mountaineers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman and China

World-famous climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja is among 10 missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche, with Pakistani military helicopters leading a perilous rescue.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja dead in Pakistan avalanche, says his company | World News

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