The direct translation of Pakistan's name means Land of (the) Pure, implying spiritual purity.[citation needed] The roots of this spirituality would be based on the Islamic faith, which prescribes strict sexual conservatism.[citation needed] Therefore, the following norms of a liberal society are usually strict cultural taboos in Pakistan:
- Public displays of affection, even by married couples. This however varies from place to place and amongst various ethnic groups.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages by Muslims is officially illegal in Pakistan. Only non-Muslim Pakistanis and non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages (receiving government issued license). However, State and Christian/Parsi owned breweries operate in Pakistan, such as the Murree Brewery and Quetta Brewery, which produce all sorts of alcoholic beverages and earn considerable revenue for the government. Despite all the restrictions, there are reports that underground alcoholic activities exist and have thrived ever since the law banning Alcohol consumption was passed in the late 70's.
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