Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary Information Shafqat Mahmood has on Saturday lauded the announcement of Malala Day by the United Nations (UN). He said the UN has announced to observe 'Malala Day' on November 10 under its supervision across the world in the honour of child activist from Swat, Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban.
He also said the outpouring of sympathy for Malala and abhorrence over the cowardly act demonstrates the determination of the Pakistani society not to allow a handful of radicalised elements to dictate their agenda. "PTI strongly reaffirms UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's description of the brave girl as being a 'global symbol' of every girl's right to an education," he added.
According to him, the day would be commemorated in support of the 14-year-old and the 32 million girls like her around the globe who are denied their right to school. Education is a fundamental human right. It is a pathway to development, tolerance and global citizenship. PTI supports the aim to establish a safe and productive environment in which girls will flourish and this will only be achieved through global commitments, civil society movements, legislation and individual initiatives. Pakistan must accelerate progress and dedicate resources for girls to claim their rights and realise their full potential.
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