Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 1:54 PM

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai expressed deep sorrow over the destruction caused by severe floods in northern Pakistan, especially in her home district of Shangla. She posted a heartfelt message on social media, saying her "heart breaks" for every community affected by the disaster.

Malala offered condolences to those who lost family, homes, and livelihoods in regions like Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She specifically mentioned Buner, Swat, Bajaur, and Shangla as being hit the hardest by the floods.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Shangla recorded 37 deaths, followed by Mansehra with 23 and Sw...