Euthanasia.

Byline: Mohammad Subuktagin Khan - Peshawar

EUTHANASIA is the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve suffering. It is also known as assisted suicide and has a different legal status in different countries. Some countries have legalised it through legislation, while others have not.

There are two different perspectives on the practice and legalisation of euthanasia. Some people believe that this practice is morally and religiously wrong as almost all religions prohibit ending one's life.

On the other hand there are people who are in favour of euthanasia. According to them, one can reason for euthanasia if a person is suffering from a health condition due to which there are no chances of recovery or survival. Firstly, the person would be given a peaceful death by relieving him/her of pain. Secondly, due to limited beds the...