Pakistan Removes Tax on Periods and Birth Control

Pakistan is finally eliminating the 18% sales tax on menstrual products and birth control, effective July 1st — a major victory for advocates after years of legal battles and public pressure. Following in the footsteps of India and Nepal, this move signals progress toward affordable reproductive health access. But activists caution that tax removal alone won’t slash prices, warning that without subsidies or price controls, costs may stay unchanged. While the policy shift is celebrated as a vital step, deep stigma around menstruation continues to hinder education and daily life for millions — proving that while policy change is powerful, the fight for full equity is far from over. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/150c7e4ea66de3a7