Nobel Laureate Malala Visits Hometown School in Shangla

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai recently made a memorable one-day trip to Shangla district, reconnecting with her roots in her native village of Barkana Shahpur.

The visit allowed her to spend quality time with family and inspire students at a school named in her honor.

Joined by her parents, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Toor Pekai, Malala traveled from Islamabad to her hometown by helicopter, with stringent security measures in place.

Her arrival was met with an enthusiastic reception from loved ones and eager students awaiting her presence.

While in Shangla, Malala reminisced at her childhood home and caught up with relatives. A highlight of her visit was her stop at the Malala Yousafzai School, a beacon of hope for orphaned and disadvantaged girls.

There, she engaged with students, shared her journey, and participated in a special event organized in her honor.

After a day filled with meaningful interactions, Malala concluded her visit and returned to Islamabad. Her brief yet impactful trip underscored her enduring connection to her homeland and commitment to empowering young minds through education.