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Objectives: Our study identified Implementing HIV Self-Testing Barriers and Facilitators for Truck drivers Men-Having-Sex-with-Men and Transgender Women in Local Region of Lahore to Islamabad GT Road, Pakistan: HIVST. In addition, we looked into MSM and TGW populations' present HIVST knowledge, practices, and potential. Design Semi-structured interviews were used to conduct qualitative in-depth Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) in Local Urdu Language. After transcribing all audio recordings, the findings were thematically analyzed. Setting the study was done in the National Highways N5 Lahore to Islamabad, Pakistan. Setting The study was done Local Region of Lahore to Islamabad GT Road, Pakistan using forms designed in local language. Participants Participants in the study were either MSM or TGW, aged 18 to 40, and living/working in the Lahore ? Gujranwala region. Non HIV AIDS samples were excluded. Results: Twenty interviewees were asked, with the majority of them that are MSM who have used HIVST. Acceptability, dissemination, and monitoring and tracking were the three important components identified as HIVST usage facilitators and impediments. Because of its convenience and anonymity, as well as the country's normalisation of HIV testing services, the participants preferred HIVST (HTS). HIVST implementation, on the other hand, was impeded by a lack of privacy and secrecy during kit distribution. In particular, social media has been considered as a viable means for spreading HIVST. Because of the significant HIV stigma, using a positive tone and terminology is essential. Conclusions: The Pakistan AIDS Control Program may take into consideration the study's identified facilitators and hurdles (PACP). In addition to the current HTS, the HIVST approach might be applied. It will be tremendously advantageous to involve the MSM and TGW communities, as well as other stakeholders.