What does Malala mean when she says her home country is centuries behind Birmingham, England?

Pakistan has more modern technology than Birmingham.

Pakistan is an ancient city that doesn’t exist anymore.

Pakistan does not have modern conveniences that Birmingham has.

Pakistan is a far away from Birmingham.

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When Malala says her home country is centuries behind Birmingham, England, she means that Pakistan does not have modern conveniences that Birmingham has. This statement highlights differences in development, infrastructure, and access to resources and opportunities between the two places, rather than implying that Pakistan lacks modern technology overall.