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Malala’s courage (II)

Letter October 11, 2013
They were mesmerised, surprised and intrigued by this jewel from Pakistan.

SAN FRANCISCO: Sixteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai left Jon Stewart, the host of the popular “The Daily Show” speechless during her appearance on it. This show is one of the most popular late night shows in America and millions of people were glued to their television sets watching the soft-spoken Malala on it. They were mesmerised, surprised and intrigued by this jewel from Pakistan, who was born in a country where men did not protect her from the harsh treatment at the hands of the Taliban.

Lubna Lughmani

Published in The Express Tribune, October 12th, 2013.

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