Transgender are the most deprived gender in the world. Pakistan recognized transgender to be the third gender in 2009, and itis considered to be a milestone in South Asia. Moreover, Pakistani apex court ordered that transgender must be counted separately in the census of 2017, and separate column was made for the said purpose. The objective of the study is to explore transgender population in Pakistan and trend of transgender an urban and rural areas of Pakistan. Secondary data is derived from 2017 census;and it is further explained through maps using ARC-GIS 9.3 software, tables and figures. Total transgender population of Pakistan is 10418. Out of which 8.3% are living in KP, 0.25% is living in FATA, 64.39% are living in the Punjab, 24.25% are living in Sind, 1.04% is living in Baluchistan, and 1.27% in the federal capital territory. Maximum population of transgender is found in Punjab, and minimum is in FATA. Thetransgender population in urbanareas is (73.44%) while (26.56%) is in rural areas. Furthermore, this study might be of immense help to highlight and protect the rights of transgender, and to solve the problems being faced by them especially in Pakistan and generally in the world.

Background Burnout syndrome and suicide behavior among doctors are a global concern. Work gives workers a sense of social cohesion, belonging, and future stability; yet hectic hours, pressure, and stress increase their distress. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate burnout syndrome and suicidal ideation in gynecological and emergency departments. Method A purposive sample of 300 medical professionals working in gynecology and emergency departments at tertiary care hospitals was recruited. The demographic Sheet, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS) were applied to assess burnout and suicide risk assessment. Findings: Of the overall sample, 188 (62.7%) came from the emergency and 112 (37.3%) from gynecology. Medical professionals have shown a robust connection between burnout syndrome and suicidal ideation. The findings revealed that occupational exhaustion (β = .17, p < .001), depersonalization (β = .27, p < .001) and personal accomplishment (β = .16, p < .001) positively predicted suicidal ideation among medical professionals working in emergency and gynecology department. Burnout syndrome subscales significantly associated and different in term of demographic variables such as gender department, professions, family structure, working hour and experience with reference to chi square (p < 0.001). Working experience in emergency department, working hour per day and working experience could be predictor of occupational burnout syndrome. Conclusion The results of the current study strongly support taking preventive action. The medical health departments of Pakistan must properly explore this matter and take into account a medical staff evaluation of mental health. With this strategy, we can lessen the risk of suicide by providing quick support to medical professionals.

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is constantly posing warning and creating mental health crisis among people without any discrimination. Therefore, the current study purpose is to explore mental health upheaval and transition in future perspectives due to COVID-19. Using exploratory study design, semi structure interviews were conducted. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed by using Thematic Content Analysis. The major themes which were identified showed that COVID-19 is constantly eliciting panic and mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, fears of death, xenophobia, OCD and uncertainty about future among general population. Results also indicated the major transition in public future perspectives and perception. Concern related to adjustability in life after pandemic is major emerging future concern among Pakistani People. During pandemic outbreak, people are becoming vulnerable to different mental health problems. To overcome these issues successfully, role of mental health professionals cannot be denied. There is strong need to devise activities and strategies which help people to increase resilience and build strong relationships during the period of social distancing. This paper gives a deep insight into mental health problems among general population due to COVID-19 and it also implicates need of psychological services to overcome these issues.

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