Ex-NSA Moeed Yusuf’s son qualifies for Pakistan Under-14 chess team

Former PM’s aide says seeing his son in the green blazer ‘is a dream come true’

Former national security adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf’s son has qualified for Pakistan’s Under-14 chess team, he announced on Thursday.

“Until now, one of the proudest moments of my life was the first time I wore Pakistan's official colours to represent the country internationally as a golfer. This was 25 years ago,” Yusuf wrote on his official Twitter handle.

Until now, one of the proudest moments of my life was the first time I wore Pakistan's official colours to represent the country internationally as a golfer. This was 25 years ago. Alhamdulillah my son has made me even prouder this week... pic.twitter.com/we1LXC0EYv

— Moeed W. Yusuf (@YusufMoeed) June 23, 2022

“Alhamdulillah my son has made me even prouder this week..by qualifying to be part of Pakistan’s under-14 chess team that just competed in the West Asian junior Championship. Seeing him in the green blazer is a dream come true for me,” he added.

by qualifying to be part of Pakistan’s under-14 chess team that just competed in the West Asian junior Championship. Seeing him in the green blazer is a dream come true for me.

— Moeed W. Yusuf (@YusufMoeed) June 23, 2022

The former NSA said he gave up golf after entering professional life. “Am determined to encourage my son to stay the course. Request prayers and best wishes for his and his teammates’ future success and happiness.”

I gave up golf when I entered professional life. Am determined to encourage my son to stay the course.

Request prayers and best wishes for his and his teammates’ future success and happiness.

— Moeed W. Yusuf (@YusufMoeed) June 23, 2022