There is a huge section of mainstream, educated Pakistan that should know better but has turned against Malala. In this sense, the letter is a clever attempt by the Pakistan Taliban to reconnect with supporters. But it also smacks of desperation. Last week it felt as if the whole world stopped to watch Malala address the United Nations. It was a moment of optimism and a reminder that sometimes courage really is enough to see off extremism.
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