Pakistan
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-11-26	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Pakistan: Illegal Homosexuality is illegal in Pakistan and punishable by civil law with long prison terms (two years to life). Islamic Sharia laws were reintroduced in 1990 allowing for floggings with up to 100 lashes or death by stoning to take place. Which laws and punishments that are applied vary from district to district. The punishment of flogging has been abolished, except when imposed as a mandatory punishment under Islamic provisions of the penal code (including homosexuality). There are reports of homosexuals being raped by police while in custody. This does not mean that homosexual activity is uncommon. It is more underground and not as openly expressed as in the West. The restricted contacts between young men and women also makes it more common for men to have sex with men without necessarily being homosexual, like in many arab countries. The Pathan culture of north-western Pakistan allows men to have younger men as lovers. The crime rate in Pakistan is relatively high. Harassment by the police is also quite common. Find more information and travel advisories at the United States State Department. If you have any further information on the current situation in Pakistan, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Pakistan 21 X X Homosexuality is illegal. Viewing adult material is illegal. Suffrage is 21. Further information on the situation in Pakistan can be found at: ILGA Pakistan Information Amnesty International USA: Pakistan Amnesty International: Publication on Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (Society of Islam) Pakistan - fundamentalist view on homosexuality Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Sahil - organization against child abuse -- MSN Expedia.com Pakistan QuickPakistan.com Pakistan Power Page - search engine	Statistics: Republic, Asia Area: 996,095 km² Population: 138.1 mill. Capital: Islamabad Currency: rupee Pakistan Day: Mar. 23 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .pk

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