Pakistan Army personnel successfully rescued seven mountaineers in Gilgit Baltistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

They included three Russian and four Pakistani climbers who were rescued from a height of 20,100 feet.

These mountaineers were in trouble due to high altitude sickness. On the rescue request, Pakistan Army acted promptly and climbers were rescued safely by Army helicopters.

The mountaineers thanked Pakistan Army for the help.

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor