South Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Pakistan
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Pakistan LGBTQ+ friendly?
Deeply taboo; vigilante violence and police extortion are real risks. Khawaja sira (trans) communities are visible but marginalised. Total discretion advised.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
| Legal penalty | Two years to life imprisonment under Section 377. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Pakistan
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Islamabad | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Hunza Valley | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Karachi | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Skardu | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Gilgit | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Swat Valley | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA)
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports
- Pakistan Railways
- Speedtest Global Index: Pakistan
- World Bank open data
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