Two Russian climbers were airlifted by helicopter from a Pakistani peak after sustaining injuries in an avalanche, according to their tour operator, who spoke on Thursday. Meanwhile, another climber remains missing and is presumed dead. The rescued climbers were transported to a hospital in Skardu, where they are receiving treatment for their injuries. "Both climbers are in stable condition," stated Hajji Ghulam Muhammad, CEO of Blue Sky Treks and Tours, the expedition organizer. The rescue mission on Wednesday, which included local volunteers and the Pakistani army, faced challenges due to harsh weather conditions and the climbers' remote location. The five-member Russian team was attempting to recover the body of a climber who perished last year on Gasherbrum IV, which stands at 7,925 meters. On Friday, the group encountered a massive icefall at 6,400 meters, resulting in two climbers being injured and immobilized. Two other members of the team were unharmed and managed to return to base camp, while another climber has not been seen since the incident. Following the accident, the expedition members decided to cease the search for the missing climber. "Despite their best efforts, the team could not find Sergei Nilov," said Karrar Haidri, general secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, referring to the missing climber. "In a strange turn of events, after a year, two rope companions have been reunited," he told AFP, referring to Nilov and the deceased climber he had sought to retrieve. Pakistan is home to five of the world's tallest mountains, including K2 and Nanga Parbat, known for their perilous routes. Mountain accidents are frequent in northern Pakistan due to avalanches and abrupt weather changes. This year's busy summer climbing season has seen five foreign climbers and at least two Pakistanis lose their lives on the country's mountains.