Pakistan: Targeted harassment and expulsion of transgender individuals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa needs to stop

On 10 September 2025, Swabi city police raided a music show and arrested 226 individuals, including several transgender individuals, for allegedly resisting the raid among other charges. The musical show was accused of playing “immoral” songs and showcasing “obscene dances.” On 14 September 2025, a committee of elders was formed in the Swabi district of […]