Two Transgender Women Fatally Stabbed in Pakistan, Prompting Calls for Justice

The murders in Mardan highlight ongoing violence against the transgender community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The attack occurred late Sunday night when two men armed with daggers killed the victims in their home before fleeing the scene.
Police are investigating the murders, but the motive remains unclear, underscoring the precarious safety of transgender individuals in the region.
Farzana Jan, President of the Trans Action rights group, reported that nine transgender people have been killed in the province since January, with no attackers prosecuted.
The transgender community has issued a three-day ultimatum for police to arrest the perpetrators, threatening protests if justice is not served.
Despite legal recognition as a 'third gender,' transgender individuals in Pakistan face significant harassment, violence, and societal discrimination.