Pakistan Senate Condemns LGBT Pride Event At U.S. Embassy

According to The Nation, Pakistan's Senate yesterday condemned the U.S. embassy's hosting last month of Islamabad's first ever LGBT Pride Celebration.  A U.S. Embassy press release said that more than 75 people attended the event, including Mission Officers, U.S. military representatives, foreign diplomats, and leaders of Pakistani LGBT advocacy groups.  The Charge d'Affaires told attendees that the U.S. Embassy supported their push for LGBT rights.  Pakistani lawmakers said that LGBT activities violate basic principles of Islam as well as Pakistan's constitution. They referred the matter to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.  Some senators however suggested that the U.S. embassy has diplomatic immunity that allows it to hold such functions.