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Swabi Committee Moves to Expel Transgender Residents

9/15/2025

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An 11-member committee in Swabi plans to expel all transgender individuals from the district after a confrontation with police at a music event.
Local religious and community leaders claim transgender presence harms youth.
They will first ask the community to leave peacefully, escalating to police involvement if needed.
Transgender individuals assert their respect for local norms and their right to work.
The committee intends to meet with district police to discuss the expulsion strategy.

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Story summary

An 11-member committee in Swabi plans to expel all transgender individuals from the district after a confrontation with police at a music event.
Local religious and community leaders claim transgender presence harms youth.
They will first ask the community to leave peacefully, escalating to police involvement if needed.
Transgender individuals assert their respect for local norms and their right to work.
The committee intends to meet with district police to discuss the expulsion strategy.