In an era of increasing digital authoritarianism, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other state agencies have intensified their efforts to silence marginalized voices. By blocking PridePakistan.org, state institutions have attempted to erase the digital home of the Pakistani LGBTQ+ community. But resistance is not a static thing; it moves, it adapts, and it runs.

We created the Pride Runner game as a direct response to this censorship. When the state places digital “barriers” in our way, we learn to jump over them. Every police hurdle in this game represents the systemic harassment our community faces; every dark cloud represents the state-sponsored “hate” and societal pressure intended to keep us in the shadows.

Visibility is our strongest tool against oppression. While the state uses the NCCIA and PTA to build walls, we use technology to build bridges. This game is a reminder that being gay in Pakistan is a journey of constant movement. We move through the streets of Karachi and Lahore not just as residents, but as survivors.

The rainbow flag held by our character is a signal to every queer person in Pakistan: You are not alone. Even if they block our domain, they cannot block our existence. We will continue to find our way, navigate the hurdles, and stand proud. The stars we collect are the symbols of our shared victories—the small moments of community and joy that the state can never take away.

Stand with us. Play the game. Share the resistance.

Pride Runner is more than just a game; it is a digital representation of the daily resilience required by the LGBTQ+ community in Pakistan. As our character runs through the historic streets of Karachi and Lahore, they face real-world symbolic hurdles like security barriers and the “dark clouds” of societal judgment (Log Kya Kahenge).

At PridePakistan.org, we advocate for the fundamental human rights, safety, and equality of all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. By collecting our Rainbow Star logo, players contribute to the visibility of our mission to combat discrimination and promote a more inclusive Pakistan.

This game was born out of defiance. Following the blocking of PridePakistan.org by the PTA and other state agencies, we developed Pride Runner as a symbol of our community’s journey.

In Pakistan, to be yourself is to be in a constant state of navigation. The hurdles you jump today—the police barriers and the clouds of hate—are the same ones we face in the real world every day.

They can block our website, but they cannot block our path. Every star you collect represents our organization’s logo and our collective strength. We run through the landmarks of our country because this land belongs to us too. Play as a sign of resistance. Jump as a sign of progress. Stand proud, Pakistan.

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