When Malala Yousafzai had left the country unconscious almost six years ago, many wondered if she would ever return to Pakistan; most believed she would not.
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However, Pakistan was in for a huge surprise this morning with the news of Malala’s arrival at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad.
EXCLUSIVE: A visibly happy #MalalaYousafzai can be seen at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport as she returns to #Pakistan. #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/Cr0u88bi6h
— Geo English (@geonews_english) March 28, 2018
Very soon, social media was flooding with messages welcoming the world’s youngest Nobel Laureate back to Pakistan.
Lots of love & prayers to dearest @Malala on her return to Pakistan#MalalaYousafzai
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) March 28, 2018
Welcome to Our Pride of the Nation. #MalalaYousafzai pic.twitter.com/FCvcOsHzgw
— R E H M A N (@RehmanWazir_) March 28, 2018
I welcome #MalalaYousafzai the brave and resilient daughter of Pakistan back to her country.
— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) March 28, 2018
What a sight to wake up to! Welcome back #MalalaYousafzai 🙌
— Huma Amir Shah (@humaamirshah) March 29, 2018
Welcome Back To #Pakistan#Malala#malalayousafzai
— Zaheer Abbas Ansari (@ZaheerAbbasAns1) March 29, 2018
Of course haters tried to spoil the festive mood but Pakistan was in no mood to allow terrorist-apologists to take precedence.
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All the propagandists, patriots and hate mongers who accused Malala of running away must be hiding their faces now lol. That girl has done more for this natio than we've ever done at our age. Welcome back #malalayousafzai can't believe an innocent child would be such a threat.
— Lawlessness (@AlCapucccino) March 29, 2018
Dear Pakistanis! Malala is not your enemy. Your enemies were those monsters who shot her point blank on her way to school. Welcome home #MalalaYousafzai
— Rehman (@rehmananwer) March 28, 2018
The most oft-repeated criticism against Malala Yousafzai and her family all these years was that they would never return to Pakistan. But they have! And a lot of Pakistanis are also rejoicing because Malala-haters have lost some serious ground for argument!
This is just the most glorious thing. ‘She’ll never return to Pakistan’ I’ve heard so often. Never say never about #MalalaYousafzai. Welcome home, @Malala and @ZiauddinY https://t.co/VM7FnbeuPM
— Kamila Shamsie (@kamilashamsie) March 28, 2018
Among Malala’s first engagements in Pakistan was a meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM’s Office.
Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai calls on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister’s Office.
MoS Ms. Maryam Aurangzeb, Ms. Anusha Rehman, Ms. Marvi Memon also present in the meeting. pic.twitter.com/7XggOFVzfZ
— PML(N) (@pmln_org) March 29, 2018
As more news comes in we’ll keep you updated!
From all of us here at Bolo Jawan: WELCOME HOME, MALALA!Â