07/05/2026
A meeting was held today between the Manzil foundation/transgender community and the district administration Nowshehra. Deputy Commissioner Nowshehra Irfan Ullah Mehsud contacted Manzil Foundation through its focal person Khawar and requested a meeting with President of the Transgender Community, Madam Arzoo Khan.
The DC stated that he wanted to meet first and discuss the matter, assuring that if the concerns were addressed satisfactorily, the strike would be reconsidered; otherwise, it would remain the community’s right to continue.
Today, a delegation of transgender individuals including
Madam Arzoo Khan
president of transgender community KP visited the DC office, where a meeting took place with Arzoo Khan, focal person Khawar, DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud, and staff member Awais. During the meeting, the administration acknowledged their mistake and apologized for missing names from the list. The DC personally assured that such an oversight would not happen again.
As compensation for the missed relief package, it was promised that three wheelchairs would be provided within two days. Additionally, the DC contacted an organization and assured that food packages would also be arranged for the community.
A commitment was made that if these promises are not fulfilled, the community will resume protest and continue to stand for their rights. However, if fulfilled, it will reflect the positive cooperation of the district administration.
Furthermore, the focal person of Manzil Foundation, Khawar, was officially registered at the DC office. All future coordination and distribution of ration will be managed through him.
Today’s meeting was very successful. On this occasion, Arzoo Khan, Provincial President of the Transgender Community, expressed her sincere gratitude to DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud.
