Shehzad Roy spotted playing chess with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai

• Shehzad Roy shared a special moment with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.
• He posted a picture of their chess match on Instagram.
• Shehzad revealed that he spent the day with Malala and her family.

Renowned singer and social activist Shehzad Roy recently shared a special moment with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, posting a picture of their chess match on Instagram.

Reflecting on the experience, Shehzad revealed that he spent the day with Malala and her family—including her father Ziauddin Yousafzai, mother Tor Pekai, and husband Asser Malik—at their native village, Barkana Shapur in Shangla District.

The singer cleverly captioned his post with a reference to a famous chess move, writing, “I played the Queen’s Gambit with the Queen of the Mountains, Malala.”

Taking the opportunity to advocate for education, Shehzad mentioned Zindagi Trust student Mehak Maqbool, who recently became the Under-18 National Chess Champion.

He emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for girls, stating, “This proves that when given the opportunity, our girls can compete and win. Quality education is the real game changer.”

Roy further stressed that education paves the way for success, saying, “When obstacles in the way of education are removed, names like Malala and Mehak shine through.”

His visit not only celebrated Malala’s achievements but also reinforced the need for educational empowerment for young girls across Pakistan.

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