India, April 4 -- An online video clip involving Karachi-based transgender rights advocate Hina Baloch has caused controversy following her assertion that "80% of Pakistanis are gay and the remaining 20% are bisexual." The statement has once again raised questions on sexuality and discrimination in a country known to be one of the most conservative societies globally.

Viral Claim That Sparked Debate

In an interview conducted online, Baloch mentioned that sexuality in Pakistan is an "open secret." According to her, numerous people conceal their sexual identity because of familial pressures, religion and culture. Although she did not have any figures to back her assertion and it generated significant responses from Internet users who eith...