1.
Abortion
Hamza Faisal

2.
 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?

3.
Abortions in
Pakistan
 Abortion is illegal in
Pakistan
 Section 338 of the
Pakistan Penal code

4.
Thesis
Although 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.

5.
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

6.
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