KARACHI: It was on October 09, 2013 that a Taliban bullet tried to silence Malala Yousafzai’s voice which had been demanding education for girls.
Malala was on her way home from school when she was attacked in Mingora, Swat. The attacker stopped the school van, identified Malala and opened fire. Malala received a bullet wound to the head, while two of her classmates, Kianat and Shazia were also injured in the attack. The bullet was removed from Malala’s head during an operation at CMH Peshawar, following which she was taken to a hospital in Rawalpindi for further treatment. After receiving treatment in Pakistan, Malala was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham where she made a full recovery after a second surgery.
That day back in October 2012 not only changed Malala’s life but also had a significant impact on the lives of millions of Pakistanis who stood united in her cause for education and equality. A year since the attack Malala’s star continues to shine brighter than ever. The 16-year-old has won several international awards and is considered one of the favourites for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala addressed the United Nations on her 16th birthday which was dubbed as Malala Day. This was Malala’s first public speech after the attack and she advocated the power of education and how it was the right of every child.
In her recently published autobiography, Malala speaks of the day she was attacked, living life under the Taliban threat, her ambitions of entering politics, along with her love for Justin Beiber and the Twilight series. In a series of interviews prior to the launch of the autobiography, Malala spoke of her dream to return to Pakistan.
The Taliban however continue to threaten one of Pakistan’s brightest stars. A recent statement by Taliban spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid threatened to kill Malala if she returned home from Birmingham where she now resides with her family.
Malala was on her way home from school when she was attacked in Mingora, Swat. The attacker stopped the school van, identified Malala and opened fire. Malala received a bullet wound to the head, while two of her classmates, Kianat and Shazia were also injured in the attack. The bullet was removed from Malala’s head during an operation at CMH Peshawar, following which she was taken to a hospital in Rawalpindi for further treatment. After receiving treatment in Pakistan, Malala was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham where she made a full recovery after a second surgery.
That day back in October 2012 not only changed Malala’s life but also had a significant impact on the lives of millions of Pakistanis who stood united in her cause for education and equality. A year since the attack Malala’s star continues to shine brighter than ever. The 16-year-old has won several international awards and is considered one of the favourites for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala addressed the United Nations on her 16th birthday which was dubbed as Malala Day. This was Malala’s first public speech after the attack and she advocated the power of education and how it was the right of every child.
In her recently published autobiography, Malala speaks of the day she was attacked, living life under the Taliban threat, her ambitions of entering politics, along with her love for Justin Beiber and the Twilight series. In a series of interviews prior to the launch of the autobiography, Malala spoke of her dream to return to Pakistan.
The Taliban however continue to threaten one of Pakistan’s brightest stars. A recent statement by Taliban spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid threatened to kill Malala if she returned home from Birmingham where she now resides with her family.
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