In 1973, there were 11 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 20 changes made and 15 in the following year. A total of 162 legal changes were made in the 1970s.
- December 21Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.Article 242 of the family law states explicitly that marriage is between a man and a woman who has cohabited for more than 3 years. The recent movement of "accidental passage" of same sex marriage has not taken effect or exercised.
- April 12
- Equal age of consent becomes n/a.Age of consent is not applicable because homosexuality is illegal in Pakistan.
- January 29
- January 1
- (date unknown)Homosexual activity becomes legal.
- January 1
- (date unknown)
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1973
- Lambda LegalLambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through…
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. - National Gay and Lesbian Task Force