Pakistan ends 'luxury tax' on menstrual products, contraceptives. Will prices drop?

In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.

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Maurozuhause

This tax removal is a pragmatic step toward womens healthcare access. Lower prices could increase menstrual product usage, reducing unsafe practices and improving hygiene. The policy shift addresses both economic accessibility and public health outcomes effectively.
Jun 17, 2026 4:39 pm
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