In pictures: Malala returns home

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In pictures: Malala returns home

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(Web Desk) – The world’s youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, returned to Pakistan on late Wednesday night for the first time since she was shot in the head by Taliban for advocating education for girls in 2012.

Details surrounding her 4-day visit are being kept secret over security concerns. The young activist also met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday and also addressed a gathering at the PM House where an emotional Malala said she still couldn’t believe she was back home adding that it was the happiest day of her life. “For the past five years, I have dreamed of returning to Pakistan,” she said.

Malala has become a global symbol for human rights and a vocal campaigner for girls  education. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Oxford University.

Many Pakistanis on Twitter were pleased that the young campaigner had returned for the visit with the topic becoming one of the top trends in Pakistan on the social networking website as politicians, activists, celebrities and citizens welcomed Malala back to her country.

Car carrying Malala Yousafzai and her family leaves for Prime Minister House ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai and her family at Prime Minister s Office. Photo: OINN

Audience standing in respect during the national anthem at the event welcoming Malala Yousafzai. Photo: OINN

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi presents a souvenir to Malala Yousafzai. Photo: OINN

Malala Yousafzai during a meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM s office. Photo: OINN

President of Parwaan Mehnaz Aziz meets Malala Yousafzai at an event on Thursday. Photo: OINN

Malala Yousafzai addresses a gathering during a reception welcoming her to Pakistan. Photo: OINN

Malala Yousafzai speaks at an event in Islamabad on Thursday. Sitting next to her is Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Photo: AFP (Nighat Dad)