Girl student checkmates CM Murad Ali Shah in chess contest

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday defeated by Mehak Maqbook in Pakistan Under-18 Chess Competition held in Chief Minister’s House, Karachi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The young chess prodigy from Karachi, with the potential to become Pakistan’s youngest grandmaster, defeated Murad Ali Shah—a passionate chess enthusiast—in a friendly match at CM House. Mehak’s school, a Sindh government institution adopted by Zindagi Trust, has been instrumental in nurturing talented students like her.

This game is more than just a chess match—it’s a celebration of government school students’ potential and the power of critical thinking. Will CM Shah, a member of the International Chess Federation since 1992, outmaneuver the rising star, or will Mehak claim victory and steal the spotlight?