Tag: Transgender
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Looking for a change in Pakistan Elections? Vote for the Transgenders
The transgenders (Hijra or Khawaja Sira) of Pakitan are very exicted as election day in Pakistan is approaching. The transgenders, previously dejected due to confusion over determination of their sexes, can now declare themselves as belonging to the third gender – neither male or female. In Pakistan, there are an estimated 500 000 “eunuchs” or…
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Pakistan Census 2017: What is new in 2017 population census?
Pakistan is all gearing up for Census 2017. Pakistan conducted its last census back in 1998. The sixth national population census in Pakistan will be held from March 15 to May 25 2017. According to the constitution of Pakistan, census must be held after every 10 years. Article 51 of constitution 1973 clearly directs government…