Ziauddin Yousafzai
Ziauddin Yousafzai is a Pakistani educator and social activist, best known as the father of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. He has been a vocal advocate for girls' education in Pakistan, founding the Khushal Girls High School and College in their hometown of Barkana. Ziauddin's commitment to education and his daughter's activism have made him a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights in the region.
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Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala's father, defends her character and contributions in response to criticism.
ملالہ کے والد کا جواب
Pakistan· 2026-01-16
Ziauddin Yousafzai is Malala's father and a teacher who founded a school in Mingora.
Die Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Malala sucht in "Finding my way" nach sich selbst
Switzerland· 2025-11-06
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an education activist and the father of Malala Yousafzai.
‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op’: Malala Yousafzai on growing up, getting cynical – and how getting high nearly broke her | Malala Yousafzai
United Kingdom· 2025-10-11
Ziauddin Yousafzai is the father of Malala and acknowledged the strength of Kiran's family during a post-screening Q&A.
‘Shifting the shame’: the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Ziauddin Yousafzai accompanied his daughter Malala during her visit to Barkana.
Malala makes first visit to hometown Barkana since being attacked - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-05
