Malala made a surprise return to her country and met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday.

Breaking down while speaking on her return to Pakistan, the Noble Prize recipient was quoted as saying by Geo News: "I am very happy today."

Malala said she thought of returning to Pakistan several time in the past five years.

She said there should not be any 'politics' on issues related to education, health and economy.

"All political forces should unite. There should be no politics when it comes to education, health and economy,” the activist said.

She said her Malala Fund has invested $6 million for girls education in Pakistan. 

Pakistan PM Abbasi said Malala was always 'welcome' to visit her homeland.

"Pakistan is your home and you are welcome to come anytime you please," the PM was quoted by Geo News as saying while addressing a gathering at the PM House.

"The world has given her respect, Pakistan will as well," he said.

Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

She was shot by Taliban terrorists in 2012 while returning from school in Swat region of the country.

After initial treatment in Pakistan, she was later flown to London.

The incident was condemned internationally.

Image: Malala Yousafzai/Twitter