Karachi: The Coalition for Inclusive Pakistan (CIP) has condemned the recent attack on Bindya Rana, a well-known human rights activist, labeling it as an attempt to silence her advocacy for transgender rights. Unidentified assailants targeted Rana's residence in Karachi on January 19, 2026, firing shots in what appeared to be a warning against her ongoing protests over the safety of transgender individuals in the city.

According to Free and Fair Election Network, the attack comes in the wake of the killings of three transgender persons in Karachi in September 2025 and the subsequent failure of authorities to detain those responsible. The CIP, a coalition of over 130 organizations led by transgender individuals, persons with disabilities, and women, expressed concern over the increasing dangers faced by human rights defenders in Pakistan. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, intended to ensure the rights of transgender persons, remains inadequately enforced, highlighting significant gaps in protection.

CIP Chairperson Sabiha Shah stated that the targeting of individuals for peaceful protest undermines constitutional guarantees and democratic values. The coalition urged law enforcement to conduct an immediate and impartial investigation to bring those responsible to justice. Additionally, CIP emphasized the need for federal and provincial human rights commissions to hold authorities accountable for their failure to protect all citizens equally.