Pakistan is eliminating sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, a move hailed by activists as a significant step towards increasing accessibility for women. The tax reduction comes after a successful lobbying effort and lawsuit filed in 2025. However, experts warn that the impact on prices may be limited, citing examples from other countries where taxes were removed but prices remained unchanged.
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