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How Gay Is Pakistan?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Mawaan Rizwan asks what life is really like for gay people in Pakistan, where homosexuality is illegal and considered by some as a disease. In this revealing journey to the country of his birth, Mawaan meets people living gay and transgender lives despite constant fear of persecution. He discovers a fascinating and shocking private world where sex between men is surprisingly common, but where LGBT rights are limited. During his time in the country he's also offered a miracle herbal cure for his own homosexuality. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Mawaan Rizwan
Producer:
Masood Khan
Director:
Masood Khan
Executive Producer:
Gian Quaglieni

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