Gilgit-Baltistan to Change Mountaineering Rules After Deadly Accidents
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has decided to review and revise its 1999 Trekking Rules and Regulations following a series of … Read More The post Gilgit-Baltistan to Change Mountaineering Rules After Deadly Accidents appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Gilgit-Baltistan government is set to overhaul its trekking rules and regulations after a string of tragic mountaineering accidents claimed lives of 10 climbers, including well-known figures Nirmal Purja and Sohail Sakhi. These incidents have prompted a comprehensive safety review, with a three-member committee to be formed to assess and recommend improvements.
The committee will address permit procedures, mandatory briefings, responsibilities of guides, safety equipment, porter welfare, insurance, medical facilities, evacuation plans, and emergency response. A digital permit and registration system is also in the works, alongside better coordination among departments involved in mountaineering operations.
The government aims to ensure the safety and security of tourists, climbers, guides, and porters, and expects the committee to submit its report within 15 days.
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