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| Region | Punjab |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment) |
| Start Date | Oct 6, 1860 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Homosexuality is illegal in Punjab under federal law. |
| Sources | Pakistan Penal Code of 1860 https://pakistani.org/pakistan/legislation/1860/actXLVof1860.html U.S. Department of State Report on Pakistan Which Includes That The Zina Provisions Have Never Been Used Against Homosexuals https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/ |
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edited by HuyenTrans. Fix the status and add start date
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) | Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment) |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Oct 6, 1860 |
| Description | Illegal under federal law. | Homosexuality is illegal in Punjab under federal law. |
| Sources | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/pakistan/ | Pakistan Penal Code of 1860 https://pakistani.org/pakistan/legislation/1860/actXLVof1860.html U.S. Department of State Report on Pakistan Which Includes That The Zina Provisions Have Never Been Used Against Homosexuals https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/ |
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Description | Legal in Punjab | Illegal under federal law. |
| Sources | https://www.equaldex.com/region/pakistan | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/pakistan/ |