Pakistani Man Sent to Mental Hospital for Trying to Open Gay Club
In a surprising and controversial incident, a Pakistani man was sent to a mental hospital after he attempted to establish the country's first gay club. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, aimed to create a space that would serve as a haven and resource for the LGBTQ+ community in Abbottabad, a city known for its conservative values and its association with Osama bin Laden, who was killed there in 2011. The man's application to the deputy commissioner (DC) of Abbottabad detailed his vision for the club, tentatively named the 'Lorenzo Gay Club'. He articulated that the club would benefit homosexual, bisexual, and even some heterosexual individuals, highlighting the need for such a space in a society that marginalizes LGBTQ+ individuals. He emphasized that the club would not permit any sexual activities, aside from kissing, thus avoiding any legal issues under Pakistan's anti-sodomy laws. Despite his clear intent to abide by the legal framework and his focu
