Abortion in Pakistan is legal under specific circumstances.
According to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), specifically Chapter XVI, Section 338, which was amended in 1997, induced abortion is permissible "before the limbs and organs of the baby have been formed" if it's for the purpose of "necessary treatment." This generally translates to the first 120 days of pregnancy (approximately 4 months).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Legal under specific conditions |
| Time Frame | Permissible before the formation of limbs and organs (approximately the first 120 days/4 months of pregnancy) |
| Justification | For "necessary treatment" |
| Penal Code | Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), Chapter XVI, Section 338 |
