Transgender Struggles in Pakistan: Navigating Medical, Cultural and Religious Barriers to Gender Affirmation

Oct 22, 2025 02:58 pm CST

Despite legal recognition since 2018, transgender individuals in Pakistan face overwhelming obstacles to accessing gender affirmation surgery, including cultural stigma, religious opposition, limited medical resources, and escalating violence. While the law permits transition, societal acceptance remains distant, leaving most transgender people caught between legal rights and harsh social realities.