Pakistan Issues First Transgender Passport

Pakistan Issues First Transgender Passport, Farzana Riaz said the new passport would help her campaign globally on behalf of her community, who are also known as khawajasiras — an umbrella term in Pakistan denoting a third sex that includes transsexuals, transvestites and eunuchs. AFP
Pakistan has issued its first third-gender passport to a transgender activist, who hailed the move as a step forward for the marginalized community in the deeply conservative South Asian country.

Farzana Riaz, a transgender in northwestern Peshawar city, said the new passport would help her campaign globally on behalf of her community, who are also known as khawajasiras — an umbrella term in Pakistan denoting a third sex that includes transsexuals, transvestites and eunuchs.

“I have received my passport which mentions my gender as X and not as a male or female,” Farzana told AFP on Saturday.

“Earlier I had a passport which had described my gender as a male. But this time I told the authorities that I won’t accept my passport if it doesn’t identify me as a transgender,” the 30-year-old co-founder and president of rights organisation TransAction said.

“Now it will be more convenient for me to travel abroad because earlier I faced problems at international airports because of a contradiction in my appearance and sex mention on my passport,” she added.

Over 125 Killed, 100 Injured In Bahawalpur Oil Tanker Fire

Over 125 Killed, 100 Injured In Bahawalpur Oil Tanker Fire, An oil tanker caught fire minutes after it overturned near Bahawalpur in Punjab, leaving at least 127 people dead at 6am Sunday morning.

Soon after the lorry’s overturning its fuel tank burst causing the petrol to flood the area near Ahmadpur East on KLP Road.

Over 100 people, including 20 children, were injured when most of them reportedly gathered to collect the leaking oil from the lorry. Forty people sustained severe burn wounds and are in critical condition.

According to a preliminary report, more than 70 people have been shifted to Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur which is an hour drive away from the site of the incident.

District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 Asif Rahim Channar told The Express Tribune that they have found 123 bodies from the scene which were completely burnt and couldn’t be identified.

He said Bahawal Victoria Hospital does not have the burn unit facility as a result of which severe difficulties are being faced for providing necessary treatment.

However, according to the rescue official, they have contacted CMH Bahawalpur and some critically injured are being shifted there and others are being sent to the Nishtar Hospital Multan where burn unit facility is available.

Pakistani MPA Abdul Majeed Arrested

Pakistani MPA Abdul Majeed Arrested, Police have reportedly arrested Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party MPA Dr Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai, whose vehicle hit a traffic policeman to death in Quetta on Tuesday.

A traffic police constable tragically died after Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Dr Majeed Achakzai’s vehicle ran over him.

Haji Attaullah Dasti, 42, a traffic sergeant was performing his duty on Shaheed Fayaz Sunbal Chowk on Tuesday evening when a vehicle ran over him. He was taken to Trauma centre but succumbed to injuries soon after.

According to Balochistan Voices, some sources have alleged that in fact Abdul Majeed Achakzai himself was driving the vehicle and is now presenting his driver as a scapegoat to get away with the murder of the Traffic Sergeant.

While the MPA’s car was taken into custody and its driver detained, according to police claims, the case was registered under Sergeant Asim against unidentified persons.

India Vs Pakistan

India Vs Pakistan, Pakistan pulled off a dramatic win over defending champions India in the finals of the Champions Trophy. With this win, Pakistan won the coveted title for the first time in their cricketing history. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli chose to bowl first on a flat deck and that proved to be the undoing. The Indian bowlers had nothing much to exploit upon as the opposition batsman made merry on a belter of a wicket. Fakhar Zaman was the star of the show with a brilliant hundred while Mohammad Amir did the damage with the ball.

Fakhar Zaman was ably supported by Azhar Ali and together they forged the second successive opening stand of more than hundred. The other batsman too chipped in well. However, the Indian bowlers were taken to the cleaners as most of them went for more than seven runs per over. When India came out to bat, the early strikes by Mohammad Amir sealed the deal as India never got going. In the end, chasing a target of 339, India folded up for just 150.

Congratulations Pakistan on a really comprehensive victory today. Well played, deserved winners and a great result for Pakistan cricket.

– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 18 June 2017

Congratulations Pakistan. Worthy winners after a dramatic comeback to the Champions Trophy

– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017

Well played, padosi…completely outplayed us in all departments. Sarfaraz’s captaincy, Fakhar’s batting & Hassan’s bowling turned it around

– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 18 June 2017

India have played today exactly like many thought Pakistan would do …. me including …. #Panic #INDvPAK #CT17

– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 18 June 2017

Pakistan win by 180 runs. 🇵🇰👏🏏🏆
#INDvPAK #CT17 #AikJeetAur pic.twitter.com/hEu9jCdKkj

– PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) 18 June 2017

Meanwhile, after this win, the record between the two sides in ICC tournaments stands at 13 (India)-3 (Pakistan). Pakistan’s journey to the finals has been anything but steady. But despite getting beaten by India in the opening match they showed brilliant resilience in the finals to pick up the win.

Panama JIT: Shahbaz Sharif reaches Judicial Academy

Panama JIT: Shahbaz Sharif reaches Judicial Academy, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has reached the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad to record his statement before the JIT formed to probe Panama Papers case.

The provincial Chief Minister will also answer to the queries of the investigation team.

Strict security arrangements have been put in place around the judicial academy which is the secretariat of the JIT.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recorded his statement before the JIT. Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, the sons of the Prime Minister have also appeared before the JIT in connection with the investigation.