Transgender woman takes oath as Karachi Council member

Shehzadi Rai, a transgender rights activist and member of Gender Interactive Alliance, was sworn in as a member of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) city council, occupying one of the seats reserved for transgender individuals. She was nominated for this position through the transgender quota by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

This historic moment marks the first official representation of the transgender community in the council since the time of colonial rule prior to the Partition of 1947. Shehzadi took to Twitter, expressing her joy and gratitude for the efforts of her team, announcing the upcoming oath-taking ceremony to celebrate their achievements.Shehzadi further expressed her honor and commitment to serving the community, emphasizing the importance of working towards a more just and inclusive society.