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Watch: Malala Yousafzai’s close friend shares video of 'two types of friends', internet loves it
Trendingdesk •In November 2021, the human rights activist graduated in philosophy, politics and economics. She had also shared a few images of her graduation ceremony on her Instagram handle. During the same month, Yousafzai married Asser Malik, an official in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
ED raids Harsh Mander's residence and offices in Delhi in money-laundering probe
•Earlier in February, Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing had registered a case against two NGOs run by the rights activist for alleged financial irregularities
Karima Baloch, human rights activist and vocal critic of Pakistan, found dead in Canada
Fp Staff •Karima was critical of the atrocities meted out to the people of Balochistan and had also raised the issue of gender inequality in Pakistan at the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in 2018
Critics of Malala Yousafzai's appeal to restore education system in Kashmir are conveniently ignoring her track record
Natashatrivedi •Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai's statement urging global leaders to address the issue of Kashmiri youth, especially girls, unable to attend school because of the restrictions on public movement as a "preventive measure" after the NDA government at the Centre abrogated Article 370 in the now-Union Territory.
Noted Pakistani feminist, poet, author Fahmida Riaz passes away at 72
Ians •Born into a literary family in Meerut, Riaz always played an active role in social and political activities and was hailed by many as a pioneer in feminist literature
China removes Q&A on Nobel Prize winner Liu Xiaobo from foreign ministry website
•In an unprecedented move, the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday removed questions related to Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo from the transcripts of its daily media briefings available on the official website.
Human rights activist killed by unknown assailants in Pakistan; journalist wounded
•Akram Zaki, a social media campaigner and human rights activist known for his strong stance against religious extremism in Pakistan was killed by unknown assailants in the country's financial capital of Karachi.
Prominent female Saudi rights activist arrested claim human rights groups
Fp Archives •Human rights groups and activists say one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent human rights advocates has been arrested.