PM meets Malala, lauds her advocacy on girls' education.

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Nobel Laureate Malala Yousufzai on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly here on Friday and lauded her international advocacy work on social issues, particularly girls' education.

The Prime Minister highlighted the damage and destruction caused by the recent climate-induced floods which had caused widespread loss of lives and livelihoods. He expressed his special concern on the effects of these unprecedented floods on educational infrastructure.

Appreciating Malala's courage and dedication, the Prime Minister highlighted the government's efforts in the areas of education, gender equality and increased learning opportunities for both male and female students in Pakistan. The PM also noted the government's projects and schemes to...