Malala Yousafzai admits to not owning mobile phone

Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai, who stood up against Taliban and was shot in the head for promoting education for girls, has reportedly admitted that she does not have a mobile phone.

Malala’s admission at a conference showcasing cell phone provider Vodafone’s initiatives to support women was acknowledged with a chorus of chuckles by a visibly charmed crowd.

According to Fox News, International Development Minister Justine Greening offered to give her a spare cellphone.

Meanwhile, speculations are rife that Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao, who was seated in the front row during the conference, could soon gift Malala an advanced mobile phone.