Birmingham resident Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai says she is left 'devastated' at the news of the terrorist bombing in Lahore which has left at least 70 people dead and 300 injured. It is believed the bomb was targeted at Christian families who were in a park celebrating Easter.
A proud Brummie, the Pakistani-born education campaigner has lived in the city since 2012 and has called for unity in the face of the Lahore attack and expressed sympathy for the families of the victims.
In a statement, she said: “I am devastated by the senseless killing of innocent people today in Lahore.
“My heart goes out the victims and their families and friends.
“I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. We stand together with the families of the victims.
“Pakistan and the world must unite. Every life is precious and must be protected.”
