Ministry of the Environment stifles rumours of Minister Bursik's death

On Wednesday, the Ministry of the Environment stifled rumours that Martin Bursik, the Environment Minister, was dead. Several websites had run stories on the disappearance and even death of Mr Bursik - who is also head of the Czech Green party - during a mountain-climbing expedition in the Pakistani hills.

The Czech Embassy in Pakistan has, however, confirmed that one member of Mr. Bursik's expedition has been killed. They are yet to reveal the dead man's identity.

Author: Rosie Johnston