"Nadra restarts the registration for transgender individuals."
"Nadra resumes transgender registration after a 3-month suspension due to a Federal Shariat Court ruling against the Transgender Persons Act 2018, sparking widespread opposition."
"In July, Farhatullah Babar, PPP's Secretary General, challenged FSC's verdict in the Supreme Court's Shariat appellate bench. Today, Nadra retracts its registration halt order. Rida Qazi, Nadra's Public Engagement Director, confirms the 'X' NIC printing for transgender individuals is resumed, citing constitutional obligation and legal advice. Nayyab Ali, Director of Transgender Rights Consultants Pakistan, hails it as a victory for transgender rights activism."
"The NCHR praised Nadra's swift action in reinstating 'X' NIC registration, with NCHR Chairperson Rabiya Javeri Agha underscoring the significance of a valid NIC for accessing rights and services."
"The 2018 Transgender Persons Act aimed to legally recognize and protect transgender individuals but faced legal challenges. The May 2023 FSC ruling invalidated some sections as Sharia law-incompatible, sparking ongoing debate and legal examination."
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