Pakistani woman strives to be able to live with partner

[shenmue]

http://m.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28693456

Azra Ahmed is a sales executive. She also has a partner, Lubna Jamal. Their future together may be fraught with difficulties amid a traditional religious society in rural Pakistan.

[theHandpuppet]

1. Wow, that was a helluva story

For many of our LGBT brothers and sisters around the world, the road to acceptance is so dangerous and interminably long.

[theHandpuppet]

2. Something I neglected to mention in my reply

The article describes the relationship between Azna and Lubra as a lesbian relationship. However, it is clear that Azna has always considered herself male and would have the surgery if it was at all possible (and affordable) where she lives. Therefore, I don't really consider their relationship that of lesbians. Asna is a transgender male in my eyes, one who is having a relationship with a woman.

[shenmue]

4. True

[nomorenomore08]

3. Very interesting (if saddening). Thank you.