𝐘𝐞𝐬, How? The answer needs deep contemplation transcending emotions. First cricket match in the most beautiful stadium in the world dedicated to Ali Sadpara Yemen ‘one step away from famine’– UN relief coordinator For more pieces related to Ali Sadpara, visit. Hundreds of friends have asked me above questions. With hindsight of rescues using only a magnetic compass and an old map in early 90s up to the miracles of modern-day technology, a quantum jump has been made in search and rescue efforts but one thing has not changed; 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! Like in any other emergency, the difference between life and death is decided by timely location and transportation to a medical facility. In the “Death Zone” you can’t survive more than a few hours. This emergency was no different for me. A friend from Nepal called in the morning, “Rashid, disaster on the K2. Quick help”. I contacted General Khalil Dar immediately and was much relieved to know the helicopters are already on their way. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. But sending a timely response is one thing while locating the missing climbers is quite another. It is more difficult than finding a needle in the haystack. Search is aided by … Continue reading K-2 Search and Rescue Mission for the Missing Climbers