Despite Pakistan’s 'third gender' recognition, discrimination is widespread

c. 2015 Religion News Service

LAHORE, Pakistan (RNS) Saima Butt witnessed an acid attack in February 2014 that left the victim scarred and writhing in pain. One onlooker said the assault was God’s retribution, and that her death would mean one less sinner in society.

“People enjoy our agonies and treat us like insects,” Butt said of herself and of the anonymous victim.