Today, Pakistan is one of the only 12 countries worldwide that recognizes transgender identity on their national ID cards. Obviously, this is such a topic that everyone has their own point of view on this. Some people are alright with it while others are, let’s say, unhappy about the whole thing.
Five years ago, Pakistan passed legislation guaranteeing basic rights for transgender citizens and outlawing discrimination in its 2018 Trans Protection Act. The government had to face all sorts of reactions to this bill, but now they might face the same reactions again. Transgenders can now apply and get a driving license just like other people can but just in Lahore yet.
Sources say that about ten transgender individuals from Liberty Market’s Tahaffuz Center for Vulnerable Transgenders have earned their learner permits from the police in the last five days. The police stated that they will be given permanent driving licenses after getting their learner permits. Talking to the media, many transgenders showed gratitude to the Lahore police for taking this nondiscriminatory initiative.
This action is just one of the others that the Lahore police have recently been taking to improve the lives of the citizens. They raised the penalties for traffic violations, emphasizing the need of wearing a helmet when riding a bike, keeping the license centers open seven days a week, and most recently, issuing licenses to anyone, even transgenders from any city in Pakistan from Lahore. Moreover, Dr. Usman, the IG of the Punjab Police, revealed yesterday that the process for obtaining a driver’s license is now paperless.
How can you apply
As of right now, the only paperwork you need is your CNIC and the license money. Thus, you can now take your driving test and apply for a license at the closest khidmat markaz. It is entirely up to you whether you take the driving test in your personal vehicle or one that has been designated by the police.
The IG Police Punjab claims that the procedure has been streamlined so that people may simply get their driving licenses without the need for references. Several actions have been made in an effort to inspire the populace. More than 2.5 crore people own vehicles in Punjab, but just 45 lac people have a driver’s license, according to statistics. Moreover, about 75 lac automobiles have been registered in Lahore alone, yet.
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