GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has constituted a three-member committee to review the 1999 Trekking Rules and Regulations, according to a statement issued by the CM House on Saturday, a few weeks after 10 mountaineers lost their lives when an avalanche struck on Broad Peak.
CM Hussain expressed deep concern over multiple accidents during mountaineering activities this year, which claimed the lives of 13 climbers, including two Pakistanis.
The GB chief minister has directed the committee to review the relevant procedures, terms and conditions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for dealing with mountaineering incidents.
It has also been tasked with determining responsibility for any negligence or administrative lapses in the delayed rescue operations after recent accidents.
The committee is headed by Forest, Wildlife and Parks Secretary Subtain Ahmed, with Information Technology Secretary Zameer Abbas and Baltistan Division Commissioner Kamal Khan serving as members.
The CM has further directed the committee to determine responsibility for any shortcomings in the Broad Peak incident, conduct a clause-by-clause review of the existing trekking regulations, and identify outdated, ineffective or incomplete provisions.
He directed the relevant institutions to ensure the safety of mountaineers, trekking groups, guides and porters.
A source told Dawn that complaints had been submitted to CM regarding negligence and delays in rescue operations.
Published in Dawn, September 6th, 2026
