If it’s a female in a culture where they are treated badly (I don’t know if pakistan is like that or not) this could be a deadly response. Tbh, the “friend” should be tossed aside and they should find a different friend that supports them. No one should stay with bad toxic friends. Thats not a friend, thats an enemy.

Or "I have nothing against gay people". It's the 'but' that comes right after that ruins the magic.

or "no offense" or "with all due respect."

Could be a cultural thing to. Different societies have different taboos. Certain things like sugarcoating is looked down upon in society, so responses like this may be very common. Not saying it’s right, but society does dictate how conservative people handle things.