Abortion Law in Pakistan: Deficiencies and the Need for Reforms

Authors

  • Sehrish Karim Aga Khan University

Keywords:

Abortion law, Pakistan, Women health, Legal reforms

Abstract

This commentary provides a comprehensive overview of the abortion law in Pakistan and raises several valid concerns about its deficiencies. It effectively highlights the need for reforms to protect the rights and well-being of women and emphasizes the importance of legal reforms to address the issues faced by women seeking abortion services in Pakistan.

Author Biography

Sehrish Karim, Aga Khan University

Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Karim, S. . (2023). Abortion Law in Pakistan: Deficiencies and the Need for Reforms. ALTAMASH JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY AND MEDICINE, 2(1), 5–8. Retrieved from https://ajdm.altamash.edu.pk/index.php/ojs3/article/view/27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine

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Commentary

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