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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Unveils New Policy for Transgender Rights

2/16/2026

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The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government launched a policy to protect and empower transgender individuals, known as Khawaja Sira, despite past unfulfilled promises.
The policy builds on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 to address discrimination.
Key features include a welfare fund, rehabilitation centers, and a comprehensive registry for transgender persons.
It requires inclusion in government services, such as hormone therapy and education, and ensures jobs and equal wages.

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Story summary

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government launched a policy to protect and empower transgender individuals, known as Khawaja Sira, despite past unfulfilled promises.
The policy builds on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 to address discrimination.
Key features include a welfare fund, rehabilitation centers, and a comprehensive registry for transgender persons.
It requires inclusion in government services, such as hormone therapy and education, and ensures jobs and equal wages.