NEWS YORK, SEPT 21 (DNA) – As world leaders, dignitaries and activists gather in New York for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the two met to discuss promotion of female education in Pakistan.

During the meeting, Malala reinforced her commitment to raise awareness about education, particularly female education, in Pakistan. Referring to the commitment of PM Abbasi for expanding education in Pakistan, she expressed hope that the premier would become a champion of education in Pakistan.