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Congratulations pour in online as Nobel Prize winner Malala announces marriage

Collage of photos shared by Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, as she poses with her husband (R) on her wedding day in their home in Birmingham, England, on November 9, 2021. (Photo courtesy: @Malala/Twitter)
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Updated 10 November 2021
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Congratulations pour in online as Nobel Prize winner Malala announces marriage

  • The world’s youngest Nobel laureate survived a bid on her life in 2012 by a Taliban gunman in her native town of Swat
  • Malala Yousafzai announced the news of her marriage with Asser Malik across her official social media accounts
Updated 10 November 2021
Sabah Bano Malik

RAWALPINDI: The world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday announced her marriage to Asser Malik, making her Internet followers flood her with congratulatory messages.
Yousafzai, who survived a bid on her life in 2012 by a Taliban gunman in her native town of Swat, shared the pictures of the event across her official social media accounts, saying: “Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families.”

Her announcement on Twitter and Instagram collectively amassed over 650,000 likes, with many celebrities and notable names sending her best wishes on her happy news.
“Congratulations, Malala and Asser,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote under Yousafzai’s announcement. “Sophie and I hope you enjoyed your special day – we’re wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.”

Film producer Jemima Khan replied to the announcement with “Congratulations and mashallah x.”

Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter of the United States, replied to Yousafzai’s Tweet with “Congratulations Malala and Asser!”

Chief Executive Officer of Apple Tim Cook joined the chorus of well wishes Tweeting: “Congratulations to you and Asser! Wishing you all the best as you begin your new life together.”

Asim Saleem Bajwa, a retired Pakistani three-star general, also congratulated the newlyweds, writing: “Bohat Mubarak to you and your entire family. Prayers for all the happiness in life.”

On Instagram, fellow activist Greta Thunberg wrote “congratulations” under Malala’s post with three heart emojis.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari commented: “Congratulations! May you both find every joy together, and may your journey be blessed at every turn. Sending you love & duas.”
Global celebrities Reese Witherspoon, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra along with several Pakistani stars like Meesha Shafi, Aima Baig and Mira Sethi commented under the photo on Instagram.
“Congratulations on this wonderful moment,” wrote Witherspoon, who starred in Legally Blonde and Big Little Lies.
“Buhat buhat Mubarik,” wrote singer and actor Meesha Shafi.
Melinda Gates wrote “so happy for you both” in her comment under the photo.
Editor in chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful wrote, “Congratulations sweet Malala.”
Earlier in June, Yousafzai’s cover story for Vogue went viral when the Nobel laureate’s quotes on marriage received massive backlash in Pakistan.
Yousafzai spoke about marriage and her uncertainty about it all, offering her own thoughts about partnership being perhaps more important than marriage.
“I still don’t understand why people have to get married,” she told the interviewer. “If you want to have a person in your life, why do you have to sign marriage papers, why can’t it just be a partnership?”
The backlash was instant. Interestingly, Yousafzai said in her social media announcement that she and Malik were “partners for life.”

 

Topics: Pakistan Malala Yousafzai

Pakistan terms climate change, demographic pressures as ‘pressing existential risks’

Updated 06 December 2025
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Pakistan terms climate change, demographic pressures as ‘pressing existential risks’

  • Pakistan has suffered frequent climate change-induced disasters, including floods this year that killed over 1,000
  • Pakistan finmin highlights stabilization measures at Doha Forum, discusses economic cooperation with Qatar 
Updated 06 December 2025
Ismail Dilawar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday described climate change and demographic pressures as “pressing existential risks” facing the country, calling for urgent climate financing. 

The finance minister was speaking as a member of a high-level panel at the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum, which is being held from Dec. 6–7 in the Qatari capital. Aurangzeb was invited as a speaker on the discussion titled: ‘Global Trade Tensions: Economic Impact and Policy Responses in MENA.’

“He reaffirmed that while Pakistan remained vigilant in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, the more pressing existential risks were climate change and demographic pressures,” the Finance Division said. 

Pakistan has suffered repeated climate disasters in recent years, most notably the 2022 super-floods that submerged one-third of the country, displaced millions and caused an estimated $30 billion in losses. 

This year’s floods killed over 1,000 people and caused at least $2.9 billion in damages to agriculture and infrastructure. Scientists say Pakistan remains among the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations despite contributing less than 1 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions.

Aurangzeb has previously said climate change and Pakistan’s fast-rising population are the only two factors that can hinder the South Asian country’s efforts to become a $3 trillion economy in the future. 

The finance minister noted that this year’s floods in Pakistan had shaved at least 0.5 percent off GDP growth, calling for urgent climate financing and investment in resilient infrastructure. 

When asked about Pakistan’s fiscal resilience and capability to absorb external shocks, Aurangzeb said Islamabad had rebuilt fiscal buffers. He pointed out that both the primary fiscal balance and current account had returned to surplus, supported significantly by strong remittance inflows of $18–20 billion annually from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions. 

Separately, Aurangzeb met his Qatari counterpart Ali Bin Ahmed Al Kuwari to discuss bilateral cooperation. 

“Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, particularly by maximizing opportunities created through the newly concluded GCC–Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, expanding trade flows, and deepening energy cooperation, including long-term LNG collaboration,” the finance ministry said. 

The two also discussed collaboration on digital infrastructure, skills development and regulatory reform. They agreed to establish structured mechanisms to continue joint work in trade diversification, technology, climate resilience, and investment facilitation, the finance ministry said. 

Topics: climate change Pakistan Doha

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