BangersAndMash
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16 September 2013
Pakistan is supposed to be officially "dry" because of its Muslim majority
Alcoholism is a growing problem in Pakistan despite it being illegal for the Muslim majority to drink. The BBC's Charles Haviland finds lives ruined and clinics and therapy groups trying to overcome a taboo subject.
The subculture of liquor enjoyment belies Pakistan's status as officially "dry". That is, the 96% of Pakistanis who according to official figures are Muslim are not supposed to drink.
The penalty if they do so is 80 lashes but it is not strictly enforced.
FULL ARTICLE: BBC News - Pakistan battles growing alcohol addiction
Pakistan is supposed to be officially "dry" because of its Muslim majority
Alcoholism is a growing problem in Pakistan despite it being illegal for the Muslim majority to drink. The BBC's Charles Haviland finds lives ruined and clinics and therapy groups trying to overcome a taboo subject.
The subculture of liquor enjoyment belies Pakistan's status as officially "dry". That is, the 96% of Pakistanis who according to official figures are Muslim are not supposed to drink.
The penalty if they do so is 80 lashes but it is not strictly enforced.
FULL ARTICLE: BBC News - Pakistan battles growing alcohol addiction
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