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Malala and her family are now millionaires, claims a new report

Malala and her family are now millionaires, claims a new report

The teenager, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, has earned over £2 million from best-selling book and lectures
Updated 30 Jun, 2016

Nobel Prize winning activist Malala Yousufzai is now a 'millionaire,' according to a British website.

The Daily Mail has stated that the company Salarzai Ltd., which was set up to protect the rights to Malala's life story, has made a pre-tax profit of £1.1 million.

Malala and her parents are joint shareholders of the company and reportedly had £2.2 million in the bank by last August.

Salarzai, which was created in 2013, is a separate operation to the charitable Malala Fund which aims to help girls safely complete secondary education worldwide.

Her book 'I Am Malala,' has sold over 1.8 million copies worldwide since it was published three years ago; The memoir, which tells the story of her formative years growing up in Pakistan, also made her £2 million richer.

Also read: I am Malala hits book stores

When Malala was ten, the Taliban became vocal about forbidding girls from attending school in the Swat District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Against a backdrop of gunfire, she spoke out against their diktat and was shot on her school bus on the way home in 2012.

Against all odds, she survived and now resides in Britain with her family, where she attends the private Edgbaston High School for Girls.

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Kabeela Khan Jun 29, 2016 02:51pm
Her father is an opportunist man , see the smile on his face.
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Skeptic Jun 29, 2016 02:54pm
The law of unintended consequences. Inadvertently, the single Taliban bullet changed her and her family's fortunes forever! God works in mysterious ways.
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naji Jun 29, 2016 03:00pm
No doubt, She and her father is working hard for US and their allied. Her father has good job now and he was a reliable informer from Sawat for US forces in Afghanistan. She also receive some handsome amount from Noble prize.
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amir Jun 29, 2016 03:08pm
@naji jealousy much ?
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Haramullah Jun 29, 2016 03:15pm
Imagine about your 10 year old child, who is shot by Taliban before commenting. Having money does not make her culprit, if she got it in a right way. For that I think she did not steal any thing or ditched anybody. It is good that she got the money after suffering so much as a child.
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Hasnain Haque Jun 29, 2016 03:16pm
@Kabeela Khan Really, you are very ill informed.
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Hasnain Haque Jun 29, 2016 03:16pm
She has done more for Pakistan than many of the Pakistani politicians.
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SAB Jun 29, 2016 03:17pm
Is it an offshore company?
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Zafar imdad Jun 29, 2016 03:18pm
Good achievements. She and her family deserve
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Rohit Singh Jun 29, 2016 03:20pm
@Kabeela Khan "Her father is an opportunist man , see the smile on his face." Did it ever occur to you that expression could be that of a father being proud of his daughter.
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M.Malik Jun 29, 2016 03:20pm
@Kabeela Khan So I take it, that if your child was bright and successful, you would not be proud, and have a smile on your face, like you see on her father's face? Or should I say, if you were successful in your own right, -- without any benefit from your child, will you be walking around looking depressed with a long face??
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Ahmed ALI Geedi Jun 29, 2016 03:21pm
good joob
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Rohit Singh Jun 29, 2016 03:21pm
She is the best and most courageous person in the history of Pakistan. Salute to her.
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Rohit Singh Jun 29, 2016 03:23pm
Seen her speech in Norway i guess, she speaks wonderfully and is humorous too.
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Harmony-1© Jun 29, 2016 03:24pm
@Kabeela Khan - It's a smile of a proud father. What's wrong with you? Jealousy is all the fun you think they had. - Erica Jong
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Javaid BUTT Jun 29, 2016 03:25pm
Malala is a real pride for Pakistan-The only youngest girl to achieve a very prestigious Noble award.There are lot of jealous folks around who are constructing this acaheievment with some conspiracy theory.Only God bestows respect to humans for their sacrifices. Try not be cynical but appreciate this young girl's Gift for Pakistan,a country where there is no international standing for humanity causes.
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nuzhat shireen Jun 29, 2016 03:29pm
THE money can not remove the pain of memories when she was shot . At that time she was only ten years old .we should be proud of her and hope that she is our future prime minster.
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Kashmiri Jun 29, 2016 03:30pm
getting shot in head helped her. meanwhile, Thousands of poor kids getting killed by drones.
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Munir Ahmad Jun 29, 2016 03:31pm
I wish her the best. I would not like to have a bullet in my head for any kind of money. You can not deny the fact she and her family suffered due to this attack. Thanks
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anees from zaida Jun 29, 2016 03:31pm
A private school teacher who was working for Rs. 4000/= p.m. just a few years ago.
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anees from zaida Jun 29, 2016 03:33pm
@Hasnain Haque - Like what? Can you name just 3 of her 'favours' for Pakistan?
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Skeptic Jun 29, 2016 03:41pm
@Kabeela Khan 'Opportunist man'? As in, conspired with the Talibans to have them shoot at his daughter?? Your're delusional!
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AKB Jun 29, 2016 03:43pm
At the end they may write books on the facts of war on terror and that will fetch them some more millions. Shame on the so called Taliban and those who abuse children.
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Azeem Jun 29, 2016 03:46pm
@Kabeela Khan, Yeah! he has no right to smile.
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Umar Jun 29, 2016 03:47pm
@Kabeela Khan when you are paid for something, this smiles comes
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Zak Jun 29, 2016 03:49pm
We should bring all their incomes under tax net.
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DK PAMNANI Jun 29, 2016 03:54pm
Malala, All the best. Please do help the needy persons all over the world. You have suffered a lot and hope that your will help the others also so that they should not suffer. Please help the needy for the cause of education and health and old aged people Thanks and god bless you.
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KRM Jun 29, 2016 03:57pm
She earned money due to sale of her book nothing wrong in it.
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Najaf Jun 29, 2016 03:57pm
Well deserved! I don't understand what is wrong with this nation. She made money by selling a book for God's sake. Her sin is that she survived! We are a confused nation, in another post IK is being cursed for allocating a budget to haqqania, while this little girl is being cursed for standing against the Taliban. People are nothing but jealous of her achievements.
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Prasad Jun 29, 2016 04:00pm
More power to her...I have nothing but respect and sympathy for this family and all others who are at the receiving ends of regressive ideologies like Taliban.
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J.Niaz Jun 29, 2016 04:18pm
No one else deserves this more than Malala.
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johnpauljones Jun 29, 2016 04:28pm
God bless her and guide her to do even better not only for herself but also for her country. I have absolute admiration for this young soul who has shown the way to the whole country with her courage and determination on how to fight the two cent zealots. And as for the haters on this forum i can only have pity for you. You represent a mindset of have not's. Her success bothers and betrays your good judgement but i ask you that she took a bullet in her head for her beliefs and value systems, what is your contribution. Has any one of you taken a mosquito bite for your beliefs and value systems.. just wondering
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Mumtaz Shah Jun 29, 2016 04:33pm
Whats wrong with it if they have done it legally
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Amir Mian Jun 29, 2016 04:37pm
well deserved money made the hard way and above all, they paid their fair share of taxes... this was not created out of panama off shore company neither was it made from bribes, commission or corruption...
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GA Jun 29, 2016 04:41pm
She took a bullet to her head for it and bacame a Nobel Prize winner. Where were her critics when she was writing her Swat diaries right under the reign of the brutal Taliban. No limit to people's jealousies.
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Haider Jun 29, 2016 04:45pm
@Hasnain Haque are you Malala's uncle?
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M Khan Jun 29, 2016 04:48pm
Good for her, she deserves every penny against the brutality she has faced. No harm in earning from a book on your life events
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Alley Jun 29, 2016 04:55pm
Why so much hate in comments? Good luck to her for making her life ..
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Sayyar khan Jun 29, 2016 04:55pm
So what her hard earned income. Not stolen like our politicians and generals.
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Spooky Jun 29, 2016 04:58pm
Malala share that Pain equal Money with others as they share your pain with you. I am sure and your father will. Good on you.
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anees from zaida Jun 29, 2016 05:03pm
@Hasnain Haque - Yes. Now please name 10 out of those millions inspired by her.
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Akil Akhtar Jun 29, 2016 05:08pm
She is doing everything only for the sake of Pakistan.............. :-)
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Logicaldude Jun 29, 2016 05:10pm
Little question that her public life and persona has been adeptly stage managed. If she has become wealthy as intended or unintended consequence (with no unethical or illegal conduct on her part) that is OK.
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Hasnain Haque Jun 29, 2016 05:20pm
@anees from zaida She has inspired millions not only in Pakistan but around the world, in Syria, Bangladesh, Lebanon and many countries in Africa. It is very easy to criticise, do something to better your nation rather than criticise.
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M.Jamal Jun 29, 2016 05:29pm
Lovely to be millionere after hardship and the money is legal.
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Abdul wahab Jun 29, 2016 05:29pm
She is my hero. My dear Malala God bless you.
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No Comments Jun 29, 2016 05:32pm
@Hasnain Haque oh seriously i doubt that
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Amjad Wyne Jun 29, 2016 05:36pm
She better save what she earned because her usefulness to the West appears to be pretty much over. Another thing to watch for is her emotional state and well-being (depression etc) as she comes off of riding the "Malala everywhere" horse to "Malala nowhere". Good luck
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fr Jun 29, 2016 05:46pm
That's what it was all meant for, if they want to prove me wrong. Let them spend everything coming out of the saga on education (especially girls' education) in their own swat. But I guarantee you nothing like that will happen.....
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Rao Jun 29, 2016 05:53pm
Sometime soon she might go back to Pakistan to plead her case for girls' education.
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curious2 Jun 29, 2016 06:04pm
She pays taxes - something Pakistani leaders and people tend to avoid.
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Serious Senior Jun 29, 2016 06:04pm
Excellent. Actually her father deserves the smile... He taught Malala to fight out Talibans. May got give her very best in her life. Hope that she becomes a prime minister of Pakistan in future. All the best once again.
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UnshacklePak Jun 29, 2016 06:10pm
Why are people upset if someone sends a message of peace and makes money for it? She's not harming anyone, and who else stood up the the Taliban before the army did?
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anwerullah Jun 29, 2016 06:14pm
She and her father is near achieving the GOAL.
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Usman Jun 29, 2016 06:14pm
When more than 100,000 Pakistani died in war of terror. She had been living g for her own self. What she has done for Pakistan? Living in England, stay in England. You ve no connection to with us anymore.
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sajj Jun 29, 2016 06:16pm
Good for her, you have to admit she is a smart and well composed girl. How many other girls that age are on the world stage and say the right things at the right time. Taliban gave her this opportunity, but equally she stood up at the right time. Good on her and to be honest, in todays world a million is not all that much - of course out of reach for most of us but for a figure like this I expected it to be 10 million. Good luck to her and her family. and good on her father for bringing her up the way he has.
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Samir Rahman (India) Jun 29, 2016 06:17pm
kid speaks up against extremists, is shot, survives, writes a book, earns a lot of money over sales. so some comments say- she is an opportunist? unbelievable
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Sha Jun 29, 2016 06:23pm
It's a beautiful picture of a brave and intelligent young girl and a strong, responsible and a proud father. She is the best role model for all young girls and a beacon of hope for Pakistan. She and her family suffered a lot due to the same kind of ignorance and narrow minded thinking that some of the people are using here to criticise her and her father. She gets money from lectures and sale of her book while highlighting the plight of girls education world over. What's wrong with that ? Please be fair and open minded people.
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Agha Ata Jun 29, 2016 06:26pm
This news will create a lot of conspiracies, and hatred towards Malala and her father. A few would appreciate the assistance given to them or congratulate them for their better life and better opportunities. I wish Malala and her family best of luck and a long happy life where they can fulfil their ambitions.
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Conservative Jun 29, 2016 06:37pm
@anees from zaida so good luck to them. She did not plan to be shot at for a kill by the Taliban to earn Nobel Prize and money.
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imran ali Jun 29, 2016 06:40pm
@naji at least they did not steal money from the country like over powerful elites
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Ilyas khan Momand Jun 29, 2016 06:44pm
what is wrong in being millionaire,at least it is their hard work which payed them. In Pakistan merit has no value it is conspiracy,bigotry, and jalousy what speaks in the comments
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TKhan Jun 29, 2016 06:46pm
And what is wrong with it?
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anees from zaida Jun 29, 2016 06:47pm
@Hasnain Haque - Name a few. Don't say millions. Name three or four.
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Rafi Ka Deewana Jun 29, 2016 06:47pm
@Kabeela Khan "Her father is an opportunist man , see the smile on his face." I can't comprehend so many readers liking your post!
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Arif Jun 29, 2016 06:49pm
Good luck! Keep making the country proud. These taliban sympathizers will die of jealousy. May Allah give them hidaya. They think accept them, all are US agents.
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Asif Jamil Jun 29, 2016 06:53pm
@Hasnain Haque Hasnain you are quite right, what you have said is true. But some of the people who are making negatives remarks about Malala Do Not have the facts but their own ignorance and prejudice. One can only feel sorry for such small minded people.
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Baba Jun 29, 2016 06:53pm
Malala Yousufzai has been become an icon for women rights especially on educational reforms and equality etc. A proud and symbolic notation for a young girl from deprived background. Here is an interesting twist, A pathway has been projected for her, “Year 2025: Malala Yousufzai, Political Hope for Pakistan”. Old trick with new facelines…
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Guest Jun 29, 2016 06:58pm
Good for her and her family!!
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Numinous j Jun 29, 2016 07:05pm
Fortune favors the brave ..... Keep it up Malala ...
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A. A. Jun 29, 2016 07:05pm
Everything is a business nowadays. Is anyone surprised by her fortune?
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Numinous j Jun 29, 2016 07:06pm
Fortune favors the brave .... Keep it up Malala.... And this is for the haters
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Zeeshan Jun 29, 2016 07:10pm
Now she should spend all this money for women education in pakistan. Is it not the reason why she earned all this fame and money? "Women education" in pakistan..
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Vishwajit Jun 29, 2016 07:16pm
What's wrong with this? She made it legally and ethically. People should be happy for her.
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Sarwat Jun 29, 2016 07:18pm
So what. They didn't steal it from anyone. Stop looking at other people's pockets mind your own business. If you want to look other people's pockets then look at Zardari's and Nawaz's and their close circle's pockets they are the ones stole from you and I.
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Lakhkar Khan Jun 29, 2016 07:20pm
Very well deserved funds earned from her book and speeches. Not only Pakistan but the world be a better place if we had 100 more Malalas.
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khan Jun 29, 2016 07:20pm
Can someone tell me what Malala has done?? In Pakistan people are injured and killed everyday? She has done nothing so stop praising her. There are 1000's of people who have done a lot to humanity but no noble prize
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Lakhkar Khan Jun 29, 2016 07:24pm
@Usman She has inspired million children around the world to stand up for their rights. Maybe we should ask you the same question, what have you and your ilk ever done to inspire anyone?
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saba Jun 29, 2016 07:30pm
i don't understand why she became so important. Taliban killed our APS students. Almost whole school was massacred on 16th DEC 2014 but no one raised any voice for those kids and teachers, no one provided any aid, facilities or security for other children who survived. Everyday when our children goes to school we are not sure if they will return back home or not. this is how situation in khyber pukhtoonkhaw, province is. I don't say that whatever happen to her was fair but i do question , why our children are not treated the same way? why no one sees them?
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fouad Jun 29, 2016 07:30pm
Good for them!! At least they are not stealing from their country!
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Najam Jun 29, 2016 07:32pm
Any father would be proud of her accomplishments and undaunted courage. If you are at that level, you are bound to earn money. She was recipient of Nobel prize, accomplished author, speaker, and running NGO. Why won't she be a millionaire?
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Mubashir Jun 29, 2016 07:33pm
Did she steal the money from public? No? Well, then it is difficult to approve of her methods. We are only accustomed to people becoming rich through theft of public funds. Anything else is highly suspicious.
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Zayn M. Jun 29, 2016 07:40pm
She rightly won the Nobel Prize. What is a measly million compared to the Nobel Prize. Why even talk about some petty amount that she earned by selling her books or delivering lectures.
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Mustafa R. Jun 29, 2016 07:41pm
Undoubtedly they are both very intelligent and the father shrewd, but there is nothing wrong in making money through legitimate means.
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Ticker Tod Jun 29, 2016 07:43pm
She deserves all that , she has been brave to have faced the death and talk about it. A brave and smart girl And there is nothing bad in getting rich on that basis
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Mustafa R. Jun 29, 2016 07:43pm
@Rohit Singh; 'She is the best and most courageous person in the history of Pakistan. ' How about all of South Asia?
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I. Ahmed Jun 29, 2016 07:45pm
It is sad to see Malala haters, really shameful.
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Patrick Jun 29, 2016 07:46pm
@Kabeela Khan she and her family represent a wonderful side of Pakistan This brave girl is admired throughout the world and reflects great credit on Pakustan People like you display the Pakistan of medieval times
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Patrick Jun 29, 2016 07:48pm
@anees from zaida She reflects great credit on Pakistan for her bravery and courage She stepped forward when Pakistani men stood back
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Patrick Jun 29, 2016 07:51pm
@Zak She will be paying her tax according to the rules of the country she resides in. I bet she pays more tax that the entire Pakistani government
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The End is Near Jun 29, 2016 07:54pm
True and intelligent daughter and Pakistan. We pakistanis are proud of you malala.
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Wariss Jun 29, 2016 08:00pm
I can saw very free positive comments from Pakistanis for their own fellow citizens.. Sad for such mentality..
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ejaz Jun 29, 2016 08:02pm
I don't see anything wrong with it. They earned their money. It is not stolen from somebody. It would be great if they share some of their fortune on welfare issue. May be establish a foundation which builds school for girls in Sawat and other KP area.
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akram Jun 29, 2016 08:09pm
@anees from zaida like the Malala fund which is putting poor children through school in Pakistan, how many poor children have you educated? that's what I thought.
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Khalid Jun 29, 2016 08:12pm
May Allah almighty bless her more
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SHAH Jun 29, 2016 08:13pm
Good for them.. Now we have to see if they pay taxes to FBR in Pakistan on that earnings in millions of Sterling Pounds;
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akram Jun 29, 2016 08:13pm
@anees from zaida instead of being filled with hate you may have something to learn from her if you read her book. Yes I did buy it. And I am one of those 1.8 millions readers who found it inspirational. Sometimes its better to sit there and look foolish, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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zee Jun 29, 2016 08:18pm
good luck to her she deserves it. mashalla after what she has been put through
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Sarwar, USA. Jun 29, 2016 08:19pm
Don't be jealous. No body will dare to go through all this to get this money??? She will help others a lot through this money. What about Millionaires in Pakistan???
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Ali Jun 29, 2016 08:20pm
Why are we targeting someone who earned money lawfully. This too when her shooters got a substantial handout from the PTI. Next why not give some to the TTP for the peshawar school killings? Shame on us for not hating the obvious and just ranting about innocent people.
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Shaid Jun 29, 2016 08:23pm
@naji Your comment tells everything
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Zia Jun 29, 2016 08:30pm
@Zak , all that money is ALREADY TAXED and PAID, do you voice such concerns for our Political, Bureaucratic and other government staff ? in the Pakistan Government
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Shahid Akbar, New York Jun 29, 2016 08:30pm
Now that you have so much money, please invest in women's education in Pakistan.
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tamim Jun 29, 2016 08:32pm
Good for her she deserves it. She stood against the oppressive rules of Taliban and almost lost her life for such a great cause, freedom.
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Ahsan Gul Jun 29, 2016 08:39pm
Good for her and her family. She endured pain and suffering by so called Muslims Taliban. Glad that she is a resident of UK and can persue her career. No need for anyone to publish negative comments. Anyone in her shoes would have done the same that she did. Be positive that our girl is making mark in UK. Look from a another angle, she flew away from the crazy pack of illiterate muslims.
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Salman Jun 29, 2016 08:40pm
We gave the kid a bullet in her head whilst the west gave her millions
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AG Jun 29, 2016 08:42pm
So what, did she looted this money or we gave it to her. I can't believe that after what happened to her we are still sceptical about her.
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Hassan Parvez Jun 29, 2016 08:43pm
@Kabeela Khan I would had the similar smile if my daughter had achieved what Malala has achieved. The smile on the face of her father is of a proud father of a brave girl. Long live Malala and congratulations to her father.
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Rikky Jun 29, 2016 08:48pm
Is it a crime to earn money? People are so jealous that they don't find appreciate the good work she has done for the society.This backward mindset is what driving the country backward.People should get inspired about her life and contribution.Really sad reading these negative comments.
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Skkk Jun 29, 2016 08:51pm
She deserves even more. She has more talent and courage than singers or tennis players. At a young age she has given lectures in Pak's leading institutions including LUMS. She has talent to give lectures after the shooting incident and had addressed UN and other top orgs. This is not to mention her fight vs Taliban-many have and will have wilted under pressure in those circumstances. People who say nonsense against her should compare their abilities vs her.
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Honey Jun 29, 2016 08:56pm
They would earn true respect if they use their newly earned personal wealth for the good of the cause of education.
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Hassan Parvez Jun 29, 2016 08:59pm
@anees from zaida Being MALALA is the greatest gift She gave to Pakistan.
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Jay Jun 29, 2016 09:03pm
@anees from zaida Jack, Jill and Jamie. Is that sufficient? And...why do you think there were 1.8 million copies of "I am Malala" sold? Please use your top most part of your body (not the bottom most) while you write something...
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Ali Naqvi Jun 29, 2016 09:04pm
To the critics, if there was an offer to receive £2million, but you (or your 10 year old daughter) had to be shot randomly which means she may survive or may end up with facial nerve damage if she is lucky after receiving the bullet in the head. Would you take that offer?
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S. A. Hussain Jun 29, 2016 09:07pm
I think she has brought laurels to her country more than the image tarnished by Mullah Fazlullah & Sufi Muhammad. She deserves what she achieved.
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Uday Kulkarni Jun 29, 2016 09:11pm
This is typical south Asian mentality when one cannot make it for himself or herself. So what if for argument's sake Malala & her family makes 5 million pounds in future ? What is the issue here other than crab mentality and jealousy ?
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Irshad Khan (C) Jun 29, 2016 09:15pm
What is wrong what Malala family did, they moved to U.K to save their daughter's life. Malala wrote books and she made millions. It is not a hand out or stolen money, it is all declared and legal money. Malala family is a brave and a dedicated family for good causes, I wish them best of luck.
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Shaukat Ali Khan Jun 29, 2016 09:23pm
@Kabeela Khan You are 100% on the mark,Sir.
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Zulfi Jun 29, 2016 09:26pm
From rags to riches
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anony Jun 29, 2016 09:27pm
@Hasnain Haque And what has she done exactly for Pakistan?
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Hira Jun 29, 2016 09:36pm
Good for her, her books fly off the shelves...
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Debu Sen Jun 29, 2016 09:38pm
I read most comments below. I get the feeling most people are NOT happy knowing Malala et al are financially quite rich. Why? Are they jealous?
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saz Jun 29, 2016 10:01pm
Why the APS kids weren't given this Nobel prize? They all were of her age in fact some of them were very young..... and the biggest thing is, they are till going in the same school where they faced such horrible thing! Weren't they all 10 years old or even younger? they saw something MALALA didn't, blood of your friends and teachers on your face, your hands in their blood pool, your memories filled with nothing but trauma. They are more worthy of a Noble prize and this popularity!
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Sachin Jun 29, 2016 10:16pm
People who see her with despise and scorn because she represents the opposite of conservative Pakistan - please remember she took a bullet which none of you have !. May God give her the longest life and the best health. May she be a positive change agent and a role model for many around the world.
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Karachi wala Jun 29, 2016 10:23pm
People stop judging. Please stop being selfish you don't know what she went thru maybe her father is opportunitst but I don't think she is . I truly believe she is good person .if she is not then she will answer that after life .
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as Jun 29, 2016 10:25pm
I recently saw her speaking in a vigil in trafalgar square in London for a British politician Jo Cox who was killed couple of weeks ago. her speech was brilliant no matter who wrote it. she is brilliant speaker. very humble. very conscious of her roots. and yes humorous person. instead of being jealous people should learn to appreciate. she is not taking anything from anyone just giving. she can't even spy. she is poster girl for women rights, human rights and girl education no matter who sponsor her. what is wrong with that? did she ever say anything negative about Pakistan no. did she condemn taliban yes.
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Assad Jun 29, 2016 10:25pm
Haters lay off! Well deserved and all good for Malala and her family. She wrote a book about her misfortune and Allah has given them some of His bounties for the pain and suffering the entire family went through. Disgusting to see people talk ill of the girl and her family. Had any single one of you critics been in her boat, you would have done the same and more. The famous pastime of Pakistanis, i.e. hypocrisy, at its best!
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Khalid Jun 29, 2016 10:28pm
May she have "many more millions" and help more girls to be educated!
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AbbasToronto Jun 29, 2016 10:31pm
It is not how much you earn or are worth. It is what you do with it.
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Kyoorius Jun 29, 2016 10:39pm
Nobel Prize alone has a purse of million dollars attached to it. And yes Malala deserves every penny. At least the money is transparent unlike 1000s of millions of stolen dollars that some people have stashed in Swiss banks. So relax guys.
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Zubaida khan Jun 29, 2016 10:40pm
@naji She donated her entire nobel prize money. You just cant get over the fact that a girl stood up to religious bigots and came out ahead can you?
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Zubaida khan Jun 29, 2016 10:40pm
Masha Allah!
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ding Jun 29, 2016 10:55pm
Good for them. I wish them to be much more prosperous. What is wrong in it? She has earned it not "looted".
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chacha Jun 29, 2016 11:04pm
good for her, hopefully she can bring good to this world
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good Jun 29, 2016 11:05pm
Mission Accomplished!
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RIZ Jun 29, 2016 11:06pm
Good for her and her family. She had gone thru a lot and it's a miracle that she survived. I would suggest people to be positive and let her move back to Pakistan where she belongs to. She can do a lot for Pakistani kids education.
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Javed Jun 29, 2016 11:15pm
Shame on all commentators who believe any parent can 'plan' to have 30% of their child's skull made of metal.
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Naeem Jun 29, 2016 11:26pm
Respect
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Kamran Jun 29, 2016 11:26pm
@Najaf well said.
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mesotwisty Jun 29, 2016 11:29pm
She is doing good for others and doing good for her family. We should be proud of her and hope there are many more like her in Pakistan. An awesome smack on the faces of the Taliban and their stone age cronies. For those saying she is a US ally and defaming Pakistan, what a load of nonsense. Look at yourselves. There is plenty we have done ourselves to defame our poor country.
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Zalmay Jun 29, 2016 11:30pm
One doesn't always have to die to celebrated for a cause!!! What nonsense
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Hasrat Jun 29, 2016 11:35pm
I hope that all the negative comments don't depress you a whole lot. But the fact is, if you live in a society where 95% wealthy people are corrupt than naturally people question one's integrity. May Allah protect you from all sorts of evil and evil eyes, Ameen.
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MAHFOOZ AHMED JAFRY Jun 29, 2016 11:48pm
Yes, it is a good way to make money and become rich. Though I do not endorse attack on her on any one.
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Shan Shaheen Jun 29, 2016 11:58pm
Rohit, Sachin, Thank you so much for your positive comments. There are harsh words by many who perhaps no mercy.
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a Jun 30, 2016 12:05am
Media created persona ! I loved the other girl Kainaat ...really beautiful
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Jaswant Singh Jun 30, 2016 12:09am
What a lucky father with such a brave daughter. They deserve what they are getting. They are an example for the peace loving people of the world.
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SBB Jun 30, 2016 12:10am
Wow.. This is the type of father that no child should have. Feel bad for Malala and what she went through. But there were other girls on that bus too.
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Ajay Jun 30, 2016 12:11am
"Hatred" and "Peace" are the two most lucrative businesses these days.
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M.Sethi Jun 30, 2016 12:15am
There are scores of extraordinary Pakistani kids who blog online, write diaries in publications and appear on TV. Then why was Malala the only selected candidate? There are several reasons for this. Most importantly, Malala had gradually been groomed into an icon of young, female resistance against tyranny and oppression in her fight for the right to education. Secondly, she garnered great influence as she was routinely invited by a variety of senior government, military, diplomatic and HR officials especially the US. If you do a bit of research you would discover, that in Pakistan at the primary level enrollment of girls far exceed the boy's and that Pakistani boys and girl students have not only topped but broken world records in "A" and "O" level exams.Yes our literacy rate needs to improve.
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parveez Jun 30, 2016 12:16am
Someone in her position , it is quite easy to make two million. Not a big deal. Good luck to her, and her family.
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Haroon cma Jun 30, 2016 12:38am
The money she earned is hers to keep. She did not cheat any one. Mr Musharraf also made million on lecture circuit and from his book. This is how society rewards by buying the books and attending lectures. She pays tax on this income and probably helps others too. Please do not scandalize it. It is very normal in western countries, This is what famous people do to earn their livelihood.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jun 30, 2016 12:44am
For sure money walks, money talks, money rocks and sometimes stalks.
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flipflop Jun 30, 2016 12:47am
Good for her. She and her father did more than our politicians combined. She tried to change the world.
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Ahmed Raza Jun 30, 2016 12:51am
Well deserved. Pride of Pakistan.
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anjum Jun 30, 2016 12:59am
It is Allah blessing on them. Nobody mention they gave 1 million in charity also.
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Zahid Jun 30, 2016 01:07am
They deserve it. Happy for them
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nasir Jun 30, 2016 01:10am
She may have gotten a little dent by the Sterling Pound drop. Anyway she has acclaimed all through her efforts.
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Khurram Jun 30, 2016 01:22am
Malala is doing such a great job for educating women in Pakistan she deserves all she got and more
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azazchitral Jun 30, 2016 02:27am
She deserves more than the stated figure.The proud daughter of Pakistan who gives many sleepless night to those savage obscurantists and Taliban sympathizers with many feathers in her cap.These jealous troops can do nothing except beating their own chest with each of achievements.May you live long malala.
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Naeinder Jun 30, 2016 02:29am
@Hasnain Haque Agree!
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Sami Jun 30, 2016 02:45am
@anees from zaida -- what's your point???
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Ahmed Mobeen Jun 30, 2016 02:53am
@Kabeela Khan are you jealous of his God given success
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Sami Jun 30, 2016 02:54am
@Haider -- Yes, he is Malala's uncle, and so am I. So are all of us who are so very proud of the brave daughter of our motherland.
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Sami Jun 30, 2016 03:05am
@Amjad Wyne -- Man, you are so full of hate that it is splling over. Go make something of yourself instead of tearing others down!
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Sami Jun 30, 2016 03:16am
@anony --- Malala has shown the world the beautiful side of Pakistan where else haters like you show why Pakistan continues to struggle so badly in most everything.
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Asalaam alaikum dearest sister Malala.....from the day I saw your sad story emerge on tv and all the media around the world...I have been making duas for you and all your family esoecially your adiring mither an d father!Allah has aswered all duas and you Jun 30, 2016 03:28am
We love you Malala! Salimah khan Durrani and family ...London YOU ARE AN ANGEL!
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cat Jun 30, 2016 04:05am
@Kabeela Khan Yes! I do see the smile in his face....And its like the light of God shines in it......It screams pride!!!!!!! Pride for his daughter......And pride for what SHE , YES, SHE!!! has given to the family and many others.... Hope, and a future....... She is a true Martyr ! Take notes!
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Hira Jun 30, 2016 04:16am
@saz her noble Prize is not for surviving the bullet, its for her work with spreading the message of tolerance and education, especially for girls.
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zack Jun 30, 2016 04:41am
Lets's not get carried away.. If the Pakistani crooked politicians can steal Billions of dollars from the country then Malala is at least making money in a legal way by working hard…. No one should get jealous!!
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Banu Jun 30, 2016 04:43am
@Salman best comment so far
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Saba Jun 30, 2016 04:55am
Better that she is loving a better life, such safe life would never been a reality if she were still in Pakistan.
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B.Ally Jun 30, 2016 04:56am
That's how achievers are. Grand success against all odds.
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andy Jun 30, 2016 05:11am
Hear her speeches. If you can do this good public speaking and have such politeness and love for humanity i will be surprised. She can do this even after getting shot in the head and having such health challenges. She has not lost hope in humanity even after coming face to face with such evil. Either you have not heard her at all, or people like you cannot understand this.
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andy Jun 30, 2016 05:28am
@anony If you hear her speeches. She shows that there is still hope for the country. There are still people there who still have love for humanity , even after getting shot in the head. She is the best face and best personality from Pakistan in the last century. Have you even heard her speak. I bet you won't even get up from bed or remember your name if you had one hundredth of her health problems.
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Mohammad y khan Jun 30, 2016 06:31am
I am not inspired by Malala, but not against her, because she fight for poor women, I wish her good luck and people who think that her family working for US or other agency, they blind and unjust, that's all I can say.
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Auginpk Jun 30, 2016 06:39am
Good for them.. Why become jealous.
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sajjad akbar Jun 30, 2016 06:48am
This has become a trend to criticise this little girl which is quite unfortunate. Those who critisise Malala will never decline the offer of a Green Card if it is given to them (I am 100% sure).
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tar Jun 30, 2016 08:00am
The west has vested interest in every penny they invest. Malala has earned millions and given full exposure at the international stage. Its hard to believe the super powers have no strings attached!!! Time will tell.
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Crackpot Jun 30, 2016 08:36am
@khan I know for a fact that Malala fund pays for education of refugee children in Jordan and elate where. How small minded you are !
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Harsh Jun 30, 2016 08:39am
Shame on Pakistanis for criticizing her father and her. They have brought some name for Pakistan be grateful. We Indians are proud of her achievement because she is from South Asia and talks about the issues that concern this country.
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shaktiman Jun 30, 2016 08:44am
this little comment section is enough to tell about what is wrong in pakistani society.
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Tushar Singh Jun 30, 2016 09:24am
Which is the only country where Malala is not liked?
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Requiscat Jun 30, 2016 09:25am
Malala is Malala! I'll put my money on her spending the bulk of this money for worthy causes.
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Kailash Jun 30, 2016 09:27am
I find it strange that even educated Pakistanis worship hafez saeed and Masood azhar; but hate Malala. You should be very careful about choosing your heroes; chances are that you and your kids will become like them.
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MOHAMMAD IQBAL Jun 30, 2016 09:31am
Anything made in USA will be richer. Be it Musharraf or Malala. There is always 3S facility. I mean sales, service,spares. Try if you dont believe.
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Kabeela Khan Jun 30, 2016 09:39am
@Hasnain Haque Enlighten me dear , if you are well informed.
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Kabeela Khan Jun 30, 2016 09:43am
@M.Malik Another girl was injured with her during that unfortunate incident. Any news about her , wasnt she courageous?why wasnt she picked by the west as a strong voice against violence and injustice in Pakistan.
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Kabeela Khan Jun 30, 2016 09:44am
@Skeptic and you believe in fallacy my friend.
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Kabeela Khan Jun 30, 2016 09:45am
@Umar Atlast i hear some sane voice here. Thank you .
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Vijay PATEL Jun 30, 2016 09:49am
She deserves it more than so many corrupt politicians.
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Srini Jun 30, 2016 09:53am
@Kabeela What made you to say that? he is a proud father of a girl who want her daughter to get normal education ( not madrasa education ) which is denied in many parts of Pakistan.
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SHAH Jun 30, 2016 09:54am
@Hasnain Haque ; Some of the politicians are still patriotic, but most of them are a sell out for fame and money. I agree the father and daughter fall in the second category, maybe a third category which is more worse as it also adds treason to fame and money;
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MAK Jun 30, 2016 09:55am
very pleased for her , keep the good work helping the oppressed, donot bother about the jealous
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pevez Jun 30, 2016 10:07am
Why not? She is a beacon of light.
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illawarrior Jun 30, 2016 10:17am
Good for her!
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Kabeela Khan Jun 30, 2016 10:39am
@Rohit Singh he is proud of the product he wanted her to be.
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Zubair Siddiqui Jun 30, 2016 10:48am
I wish the family all well and want the m to remain honest upholding the truth and remind all the world that Muslims are not terrorists.
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Asif Jamil Jun 30, 2016 10:54am
@anees from zaida Your comments just show how much you know about world affairs and what closed mind you have living in Zaida, and what a bitter person you are. Those of us living in the West, and many educated and open minded Pakistanis in Pakistan, are taking pity at your poor soul.
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arshad durrani Jun 30, 2016 02:19pm
After a near-death experience and an intelligent father,she deserves it.Many others are stealing my money,tax money and plundering their societies which gave them honour and responsibility to lead.
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Shan Shaheen Jun 30, 2016 02:22pm
On behalf of all Pakistanis living around the world, I thank all of our Indian friends who posted positive comments here. We salute to Malala and much appreciate that she represent us.
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Reeya Jun 30, 2016 04:06pm
Money aside, I just can't understand the hype about her!! She's overrated! While selective memories choose to remember her, we forgot all others really worthy of applause
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ahmad Jun 30, 2016 04:17pm
job well done ..well paid
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Madiha Jun 30, 2016 07:00pm
She stood up against the Taliban at such an early age, received death threats yet continued, how many of us can claim to have done that? She deserves all the money she has earned. She wrote a book and travels around the world to give lectures and inspire people. There is nothing wrong with a father wanting to provide his family with security now.
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imtiaz faruqui Jun 30, 2016 08:29pm
Jealousy will take you no where, be happy on the success of others. I am very happy for her and her family.
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Ali Jul 01, 2016 04:16am
@Rohit Singh seriously? Pakistan has tons of stories of individual courage. It's a land where people stare down adversity on a daily basis. Malala is but one of them.
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Libra11 Jul 01, 2016 08:10am
Whatever one writes on this thread is his or her right but one thing is for sure Malala suffered a lot. We must appreciate her courage.
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SidSingh Jul 01, 2016 05:46pm
She is a destiny child and i may have more respect for her if she would have residing/studying in Pakistan encouraging children and parents about the merits of education in life.
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saeeds Jul 01, 2016 05:56pm
Good for her work is priceless. And Her enemy living a miserable life in caves and living a rotten life. Go girl
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Bea Jul 02, 2016 02:07am
@curious2 if she did not then she will now after the tax office finds out she has money also they will make them pay back all the money the tax payer has spent on the family when they came to the UK, nothing is for free....
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aqazi Jul 02, 2016 02:11pm
Anybody who is willing to work against Pakistan can earn this. Nothing new.
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TKhan Jul 02, 2016 05:48pm
@Kabeela Khan - I wonder if you have a daughter. If you don't let me say what I see in Malala's father's smile. I see that he is happy to see his daughter alive, I see the victorious smile saying that bullets cannot silence the voice of sanity. I see in his smile the pride that he has a daughter who has the courage to speak up, and so something about the ignorance and brutality of misguided people who are slighting the beautiful religion of Islam.
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dawn Jul 02, 2016 06:30pm
I don't see a problem here. Obamas, Clintons and more write books TO make millions (not as charity).
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Ady Jul 02, 2016 10:13pm
You should come back to Pakistan and spend this money on schooling for children , your royalty on books will follow you in Pakistan too.
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Ady Jul 02, 2016 10:15pm
@Hasnain Haque but she hasn't done for Pakistan ,
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Wrangler Jul 03, 2016 12:22am
@aqazi very true.
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Muhammadidrees Jul 03, 2016 05:58am
I love malala malala is a all pakistan sis
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Aamer Nawaz Jul 03, 2016 02:44pm
Nothing wrong with acuquiring wealth as long as they do give back and invest to the very place and causes that got them in to such benevolence !
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