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• Shehzad Roy shared a solution for parents to limit children’s screen time.
• Roy has made a comprehensive chess curriculum.
• He aims to encourage critical thinking in children.

In an era dominated by screens, Pakistani singer and activist Shehzad Roy has stepped forward with a creative solution to help parents manage their children’s screen time.

Through his non-profit, Zindagi Trust, Roy has made a comprehensive chess curriculum freely available, aiming to encourage critical thinking and strategic planning in children.

On Sunday, Roy shared a heartfelt Instagram post addressing the challenges parents face in reducing their children’s dependence on digital devices. He advocated for chess as a transformative activity, stating, “If you want to lower your kids’ screen time, teach them chess.”

Roy reminisced about introducing chess in Zindagi Trust schools years ago, saying, “Because this is a competitive mind sport, we observed kids sitting alone for hours, thinking and strategizing. They were spending time with themselves.” He highlighted the program’s success, sharing that girls from the initiative have won Pakistan’s top chess championships.

The chess curriculum, developed since 2011, is designed to enhance cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. It combines foundational chess techniques with advanced strategies, fostering an engaging learning environment.

Encouraging parents to utilize the free curriculum available on the Zindagi Trust website, Roy emphasized its benefits, noting how it can transform routines while improving mathematical and critical thinking skills.

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• Shehzad Roy has raised a crucial issue regarding cleanliness.
• Roy addressed the problem of garbage dumping by residents.
• He shared the video asking people to avoid garbage dumping.

Renowned singer and social worker Shehzad Roy has raised a crucial issue regarding the cleanliness of his school, run by his organization Zindagi Trust, in Karachi. In a recent Instagram video, Roy, alongside students from SMB Fatima Jinnah School, addresses the problem of garbage dumping by local residents.

“I stand with folded hands in front of the apartments and residents around SMB Fatima Jinnah School in Karachi,” Roy states in the video. He acknowledges the common complaints about corrupt leaders and municipal failures but emphasizes the positive changes made by his organization. The video contrasts the school’s current use—a classroom turned into a conference space for girls, and an area formerly controlled by the land mafia now serving as a library—with its previous neglect and misuse.

Here is what Roy shared:

 

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Roy expresses frustration at the ongoing issue, “I won’t blame all the residents, but many have witnessed this transformation, yet they still throw their garbage into the girls’ school.” He shares the plea of the 3,000 girls at the school, urging residents to stop littering the premises.

The singer concludes with a poignant remark: “If, after hearing these girls’ pleas, people continue to throw garbage here, then perhaps this nation would even throw garbage in heaven.” He seeks advice in his Instagram caption: “What should we do now to stop people from throwing garbage in our school?”

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• Shehzad Roy revealed the reason behind his humanitarian work.
• He emphasized that it’s never been about earning religious rewards.
• The driving force has always been about making lasting change.

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