Advancement Of Biotechnology And Family Laws In Pakistan: An Analytical Study

Science and technology facilitate the human race, and Islam encourages such knowledge, providing comfort and benefits to humanity. The desire to have a baby is a natural wish of every spouse, but some spouses can’t fulfil it for several reasons. Consequently, they suffer from severe social, emotional, and psychological issues. The rapid advancement of biotechnology has facilitated humanity in every zone of life, particularly in human genetic issues. It also had an impact on human society with the creation of ethical and legal controversies. Certainly, modern reproductive techniques, such as artificial insemination, ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), IVF (in vitro fertilization), gestational surrogate mothering, and gender selection, challenge the balance between spiritual and material components of human life. Islam and the modern world are both eager to disburse social justice and welfare to children, mothers, and the whole society. But their diverse approaches to bioethics and modern reproductive techniques raised legal and social problems. Although the constitution of Pakistan guarantees the protection of family, children, and mothers, there is a dearth of legal and social research in this area. Modern reproductive technology is not ab initio prohibited in Islamic jurisprudence. The research at hand will underline technology-oriented procreation practices and Islamic edicts. It will denote the juridical discourse by the Islamic jurisprudential institutions. This study will investigate practices in Pakistan with regard to reproductive technology and the lack of legal protection. It will pave the way for future research in this zone.