Pakistan is a peace loving, democratic country. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood.

I don't mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is education. And I'm afraid of no one.

Books are a better investment in our future than bullets. Books, not bullets, will pave the path towards peace and prosperity.

We are starving for education... it's like a precious gift. It's like a diamond.

There was a time when women activists asked men to stand up for their rights. But this time we will do it by ourselves. I am not telling men to step away from speaking for women’s rights, but I am focusing on women to be independent and fight for themselves.

My dream is to see every girl educated, in every country.

Our men think earning money and ordering around others is where power lies. They don't think power is in the hands of the woman who takes care of everyone all day long, and gives birth to their children.