The primary purpose of accomplishing of this present study is to look for gaps and flaws that prevail within the society of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which acts as hindrances and obstacles in implementing and exercising in its true letter and spirit the fundamental rights available to transgender persons as mentioned in the Constitution of 1973 of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Moreover, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2017 and 2018 have also been critically examined to understand better the matters causing discrimination against transgender persons and depriving them of their due rights as human beings. Along with the significant purpose of this present study, the minor goal is to provide a proper definition for the term 'transgender' with its broader socially accepted explicit meanings in Pakistan; also, critically analyzing the status of transgender people in Pakistani society – intolerant treatment and behavior towards transgender people. This present study also allows other diligent researchers for a more analytical perspective to highlight the fields and areas that need further attention and a systematic approach.

1. Hafiz Shahzor

1. Graduate, NANK Law College, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan

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