Pakistan has announced the removal of an 18% sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, effective from July 1, following the introduction of a new budget. Activists have advocated for this change for an extended period. The implications for pricing of these products remain uncertain.
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Pakistan eliminates sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives
Pakistan will eliminate the 18% sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives starting July 1, as part of the new budget. Activists have campaigned for this tax removal, but the effect on product prices is still unclear.
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Pakistan ends 'luxury tax' on menstrual products, contraceptives. Will prices drop?
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