NADRA decision on trans IDs presents a democratic exclusion challenge

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) decided to suspend the "X" category Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) after receiving a letter from a Federal Shariat Court in 2023, which has resulted in a worrying wave of exclusion for the transgender population in Pakistan. This decision came about after the country's elections earlier in February. This action severely hampers the participation of transgender people in the political process.

Since NADRA’s founding in 2000, Pakistan's identity documents and citizen registration have …

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