KARACHI: The chunky jewellery glittered, bangles jingled, silver and gold gota kinari and tassels shimmered while the blue, pink and white transgender pride flag fluttered in the afternoon breeze. The “DJ Wale Babu” was requested to play the anthem ‘Hum Hijre Hain’
KARACHI: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested three suspects for allegedly killing three transgender persons on the outskirts of the city last month. The Memon Goth police, acting on a tip-off, conducted a raid and apprehended Sikander, Sohail and Sikander Ali.
KARACHI: Advocating for climate, identity and liberation, the third “Hijra Festival 2025” is set to take place on Oct 25 at Burns Garden. This year’s festival is dedicated to the cause of environmental protection, with its official slogan being “From climate to
The Punjab government’s recent decision to provide vocational training to transgender individuals marks a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment for a community that, despite notable legislative progress, remains on the fringes of society. The initiative recognises the unique challenges faced by
Sindh is setting a new example in the country by initiating a revolutionary change for the transgender community in education. The chief minister has directed the education department to develop the province’s first-ever transgender education policy. According to Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev
A marathon Sindh cabinet meeting on 16-January-2025 chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah made several significant decisions in the education sector, including the recruitment of 195 teachers, creation of 700 more teaching positions and approval of amendments to the education
In a landmark move, Sindh’s Education Department has given the green light to Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender Education Policy. This pioneering draft policy, soon to be presented to the provincial cabinet for legal approval, aims to address the educational inequities faced by the
Harassment-free environment assured for trans-children Karachi Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender Education Policy draft was approved in a meeting chaired by Sindh’s Minister for Education Sardar Ali Shah on November 13. The policy proposes adding a separate category for transgender children in admission forms
KARACHI: The khwaja sara community organised the second Transgender Festival 2024 at Frere Hall, which started with a rally from the Quaid-e-Azam House. The festival brought together transgender individuals and members of civil society from all over the country, who enjoyed a
HYDERABAD: The transgender community members took off their shirts in a protest against police harassment in Hyderabad. The transgender persons staged a sit-in outside Phuleli police station, expressing their outrage against the alleged police high-handedness. The protest was sparked by the arrest