Thursday 26 April 2012

School in Karachi named after Malala Yousufzai


Karachi: Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq on Monday formally named Government Girls School Mission Road after Malala Yousuf Zai, a nominee of International Children Peace Prize.

During a ceremony to officially name the school after Yousufzai, a young girl of Swat who braved hardship and Taliban atrocities to go to school,  Pir Mazhar hand over a cheque of Rs5 lacks to Malal Yousufzai. Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly Shehla Raza, Sindh Information Minister of Sindh Shazia Muree and other were also present on the occasion.

On the occasion, Malala said that she will continue working for promotion of girls’ education.

News Details: The News Tribe

Earlier, National Peace Award for Malala Yousufzai

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