LGBT rights in Pakistan
Most South Asian nations have a concept, or idea, called "hijra", or third gender. While the term is commonly used in South Asia, it is considered derogatory in Urdu. The term Khawaja Sara () is used instead. They are sometimes referred to as Transgender, Intersex or Eunuchs in English language publications. People who belong the third gender are thought of as being neither man nor woman. Pakistan is no different. In Pakistan, there is a lively culture of hijras. They are sometimes called transsexuals in English writings. Like transgender people in many countries, hijras are sometimes made fun of, abused, and treated violently. In Punjabi, they are referred to as  (ਖੁਸਰਾ/خسرہ). In Sindhi they are  (کدڙا). However, they are also accepted in some ways. This is because of the position they held in precolonial Desi society. For example, they are welcome at weddings. At weddings, they often dance as entertainment for the men. They are also welcome among the women. As most of the government and business documents in Pakistan are in English, the term "third gender" has been chosen to represent individuals that identify themselves as transsexual,  a transgender person, a cross-dresser (Zenana in Urdu),  a transvestite or as Eunuchs (Narnbans in Urdu). This includes males or females as well as people that are neither or both sexes.