Muzaffargarh Traffic Police has achieved a significant milestone by granting a truck driver’s license to a transgender individual for the first time in the Punjab region.
As per a media report, Shahaana Abbas Shani has successfully obtained a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) license from the department. Speaking to the media, Shani shared that her aspiration to earn a dignified livelihood served as the driving force behind this courageous endeavor.
Shani recounted her journey, noting that she faced significant adversity when seeking driving lessons. Many truck drivers dismissed her, unfairly assuming that she was merely seeking an easy income as a beggar. She stated, “They thought I was just another beggar trying to make easy money.”
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The Muzaffargarh Traffic Police Department confirmed that Shani received comprehensive training on traffic regulations pertaining to HTVs. Incharge of the Police Help Center, Sibt-ul-Hassan Shah, highlighted that Shani successfully passed the driving test and was officially issued her HTV license by the department. He encouraged other transgender individuals to take inspiration from Shani’s remarkable achievement and pursue honorable careers.
Shani also expressed her desire to serve as an inspiration to individuals like herself throughout Pakistan, motivating them to aspire to earn a respectable livelihood, whether within the country or abroad.
Courtesy: GEO NEWS
