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Faith and redemption, transgender teacher’s journey in Pakistan’s Swat Valley

Summary by Minute Mirror
SWAT: In a modest madrassa in Mingora, the main city of Pakistan’s scenic Swat Valley, children recite verses of the Holy Quran under the guidance of a teacher whose personal journey reflects a rare story of transformation in a deeply conservative society. Known today as Shah Waliullah, the religious teacher was once called Anmol, a transgender performer who spent years earning a living through dance performances at social gatherings. Fifteen ye…
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Minute Mirror broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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