Times of Islamabad

In a first, Pakistan appoints transgender official

In a first, Pakistan appoints transgender official

ISLAMABAD – In a first, the Ministry of Human Rights of Pakistan hasappointed a transgender person.

Ayesha Moghul will be working in the Ministry of Human Rights as a resourceperson.

Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari shared the details of appointmenton her Twitter account:

“Welcome our first transgender Ayesha Moghul who is going to work in MOHRas a resource person,” she wrote.

She also thanked UNDP Pakistan for its efforts in empowering thetransgender community.