For the first time, a session on transgender rights was organized in connection with International Human Rights Day under the auspices of Education Department, South Punjab.
Provincial Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Culture Muhammad Nadeem Qureshi, Secretary Education South Punjab Dr. Ehtesham Anwar, Chairman Akhuwat Foundation Amjad Saqib, DG NADRA, Major (Retd) Imran Ali Khan, and Transgender Community Individuals, teachers and students attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Provincial Parliamentary Secretary for Information Nadeem Qureshi said Educating the trans community by the Punjab government was a unique decision of its kind.
The first school was set up in Multan but now it is being extended to other districts of Punjab including Lahore.
Speaking on the occasion, DG NADRA Imran Ali Khan said that every facility would be provided to the trans community. He said that separate counters have been set up in the offices for them and added that they would be provided with international standard identity cards which would enable them to travel to Gulf and European countries with ease. He also presented shields to transgender teachers. Dr. Amjad Saqib of Akhuwat Foundation assured the support in establishing a boarding educational institution for trans in Multan.
