case for abortion in pakistan

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Abortion Hamza Faisal

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Page 1: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

AbortionHamza Faisal

Page 2: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

Interruption of Pregnancy

In medical terms, it can be referred to as termination of a pregnancy before the normal development of a fetus.

What is Abortion?

Page 3: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

Abortions in Pakistan Abortion is illegal in

Pakistan

Section 338 of the Pakistan Penal code

Page 4: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

ThesisAlthough legalization of abortion in Pakistan is a very problematic measure to implement, but as we consider the positive aspects of abortion, its legalization may prove to be beneficial for the community as a whole.

Page 5: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

Why hasn’t Pakistan been able to legalize abortions?

Why legalization of abortion is a problem in Pakistan? (Arguments AGAINST) Unfavorable government policies

Negative attitude of medical Practitioners towards abortion

Religious extremism

Page 6: Case for Abortion in Pakistan

Why hasn’t Pakistan been able to legalize abortions?

Why Pakistan needs legalization of abortion? (Arguments FOR)

Pro-Choice, women have a moral right to decide what to do with their bodies

Victims of rape

Islam, religion of majority

Banning does not stop abortions, it simply makes them unsafe