Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti honours young Chess Master Abdul Rehman, unnounces job for his unemployed father
QUETTA, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday met young chess prodigy Abdul Rehman and played a friendly game of chess with him, praising the youngster’s intelligence, talent and mastery of the game.
During the meeting, the chief minister presented Abdul Rehman with a certificate of appreciation and a cash award in recognition of his outstanding performance and skills in chess.
The chief minister was informed that the young chess player belongs to an underprivileged family in Quetta and that his father is unemployed. Acknowledging the family’s financial difficulties and encouraging the child’s exceptional talent, Bugti announced that employment would be provided to Abdul Rehman’s father.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that intellectual games such as chess help children and young people develop critical thinking, strategic planning, patience and timely decision-making abilities. He noted that Balochistan is home to many exceptionally talented children who can achieve national and international recognition if provided with adequate opportunities and support.
Sarfraz Bugti reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to encouraging talented youth and helping them further develop their abilities. He said the government would extend every possible assistance to gifted children and ensure that a lack of resources does not become an obstacle to their progress and success.
The chief minister also expressed confidence that with proper patronage and encouragement, talented youngsters like Abdul Rehman could bring pride to Balochistan and Pakistan through their achievements in intellectual and sporting pursuits.