125 transgenders to work as poll observers during Pakistan election

Trained by the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability, an NGO which aimed at educating people and civil societies about their democratic rights and responsibilities, the transgender poll observers will be deployed in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Quetta, the Express Tribune reported today.

As election observers, they will note down any violation of rights or act of discrimination against the vulnerable sections of society at polling stations.

According to various studies, transgenders number at least half a million people in Pakistan.

Thirteen members of the transgender community are also contesting the upcoming general elections on various seats across the country.