Raza Naqvi Attock:
Marking a first in the history of Attock transgender persons were issued driving licences for motorcycles and cars by the traffic police, pawing a way for them to earn livelihood with respect, it emerged on Friday. Attock Traffic Police (ATP) has begun issuing licenses to transgender persons as the department has initating issuing learner permits to members of transgender community from the Tahaffuz Centre for Vulnerable Transgender in police lines. This pioneering step not only provides economic opportunities but also promotes inclusivity and respect within society, said incharge traffic Attock district DSP Tahir Abbas.
He said that under the special directives of the inspector general Police Punjab, Attock traffic Police initiated a transformative approach by issuing driving licences to transgenders, enabling them to secure dignified employment.”Hopefully, the steps would surely help resolve the financial hardships of the transgenders”, he added.
