Abortion in Pakistan is regulated by the Pakistan Penal Code,where it is generally considered illegal except under specific circumstances.The law allows abortion if the mother’s life is at risk or if the pregnancyposes a risk to her physical or mental health. Additionally, abortion ispermitted in Pakistan if the fetus has severe abnormalities. Theprocedure must be performed by a qualified medical professional, and there arestrict legal requirements surrounding its practice. Social and culturalattitudes toward abortion are often influenced by religious views, withabortion being a controversial issue in many communities. The legal frameworkaims to balance women's health needs with ethical and religious considerations.
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