She also urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directorate of culture to support the artistes and help them get through these extremely difficult times. The plight of the transgender communityThe transgender community of K-P, who mostly make a living through dancing and singing on the streets and occasionally performing at events, have been worst-affected because of the lockdown. “As people have ignored the transgender community in this hour of need, I am ready to assist my community member. Upon learning the plight of the transgender community, the regional head of Jamat-e-Islami’s Al-Khidmat Foundation Imad Uddin has also vowed to help the transgender and artists’ communities in Swabi. “We are ready to help the poor transgender and artists’ community and will also extend our welfare services to the religious minorities of K-P,” he said.

Source: The Express Tribune April 07, 2020 05:26 UTC