Pakistan Scraps Tampon Tax as 18 U.S. States Still Charge for Period Products
The Pakistani federal government has eliminated the 18% sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, ending a policy that previously classified these items as luxury goods. This shift follows years of advocacy from activists, including a petition signed by over 10,000 people and a legal challenge initiated in September 2025 by lawyers Mahnoor Omer and … Read more