Islamabad(News Desk) Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has arrived in Pakistan to attend an international conference focused on girls’ education. Upon her arrival, she was warmly welcomed by the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. During the conference, Malala will address key challenges and opportunities related to girls’ education in Pakistan and other Muslim-majority countries.
The two-day conference, titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Women’s Education in Muslim Societies,” will be inaugurated today at the Jinnah Convention Center by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Around 150 delegates from 44 countries are expected to participate in the event, which aims to facilitate dialogue on improving girls’ education globally.
The conference is being co-hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office and the Muslim World League, with high-level participation from key figures including OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and other senior government officials. Special representatives from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will also be in attendance.
The primary objective of the conference is to establish a network of governments, Islamic organizations, and civil society groups to enhance efforts towards educating young girls and addressing the challenges they face.
