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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

Sindh Government Approves Draft of Pakistan's First Transgender Education Policy

The Sindh government has approved Pakistan's first Transgender Education Policy draft, introducing a separate category for transgender children in school and college admissions. Chaired by Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the policy proposes job quotas for transgender teachers and aims to provide a supportive, anti-harassment environment. Awareness campaigns will follow the policy's anticipated cabinet approval. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

School for transgender children opened in Lahore

A first-ever state-of-the-art institute to provide education and shelter to transgender children has been established in Lahore. Outgoing Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated “Tahaffuz Darsgah”, literally “safe lyceum”, for the marginalised community. Located near Jallo Park, “Tahaffuz Darsgah” is a revolutionary initiative, which will provide O- and A-levels education and accommodation. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Transgender anchor escapes unhurt in life attempt

Lahore: Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor escaped life attempt on Thursday night outside her residence in Lahore's Cantonment area. Marvia Malik told police that she was returning home from a pharmacy when two attackers opened indiscriminate fire. She claimed that she had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from unknown numbers for raising her voice for the transgender community. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Transgender killed in Kohat

It was reported that unidentified gunmen opened fire at a vehicle on University Road Kohat. One transgender was killed while two were injured in the incident. The transgender was going for an event while the body of the deceased and injured people have been shifted to DHQ hospital, police told. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Transgenders now eligible for cash assistance under BISP

Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairman Shazia Marri has announced that the transgender persons were now eligible for receiving cash assistance under Benazir Kafalat Programme. “They were facing economic and societal challenges in the country”, she said adding that they were ignored in society and moreover and were separated from their families. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Transperson shot dead in Bahwalpur

Bahwalpur: On Friday, a transperson was shot dead at Adroon Ahmedpuri gate prompting a protest by the transgender community. As per police reports, Mudassar tricked Zohaib, the deceased, to step out of his home and opened fire which resulted in his death on spot. His dead body has been shifted to the hospital for post-mortem, stated the police. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

Sanjrani refers transgender rights’ act to standing committee

On Monday, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani pertained the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) (Amendment) Bill, 2022, to the relevant standing committee for debate. The amendment bill was presented by PTI Senator Fauzia Arshad. The National Assembly enacted the Transgender Persons (Protection of Right) Act in 2018 to provide legal recognition to transgender persons. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

Govt rejects criticism on transgender bill

Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday rejected criticism over the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act. He stated that “some friends” had created a misconception that the law had opened doors for homosexuality and was repugnant to Islamic injunctions. “Our team is busy preparing a draft which will be tabled in the assembly soon. No law that is against the spirit of Quran and Sunnah will be allowed to be passed as the parliament has no right to pass any bill that runs counter to the Quran and… Read More…

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