Malala’s attackers trying to kill Pakistan; says President Asif Ali Zardari

Urging the nation to act urgently, President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the attackers of Malala Yousafzai were making efforts to destroy Pakistan, adding that the young peace activist represents the resilience of our girls and women.

In his message on International Malala Day, the president said that that the young girl was a symbol of all that is good about the country.

He noted, “Malala Yousafzai is fifteen years old. Since she was eleven, she has been an advocate of education for girls. Malala is a symbol of all that is good about us. “We cannot sit idly by as our children are attacked. We must act urgently.”

In his view, the government in order to reinforce the idea what Malala represents launched a special “Waseela-e-Taleem” initiative to give free education to children, particularly girls, of poor families in Pakistan.

“The more the militants strike, the more we will rebound with determination, defiance and courage. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it,” he added.

President Zardari also expressed gratitude towards UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for urging the international community to observe the International Malala Day.

He opined, “The observance of the Malala Day today by the international community is a demonstration of the realization that the attackers of Malala would not stop at Pakistan and threaten the whole world.”

He further stated, “It demonstrates the commitment by the world community that no matter what the odds, together we will fight the militants and not let them succeed in their agenda. Malala has transcended from an individual to an idea and the observance today shows that the idea lives on.”

President Zardari also wished congratulated to Malala Yousafzai, her parents, and all those who fight for the cause for which Malala stood, hoping for her early and complete recovery.

In the concluding remarks, the president pledged that the mission of Malala is fated to succeed in any case.

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