WorldPublished: 22 June 2026 at 17:20
Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough
Pakistan's government plans to reduce taxes on menstrual pads, but activists argue that only 12% of women and girls in the country use safe commercial products, calling for broader action.
Pakistan is proposing a tax cut on menstrual pads in an effort to make them more affordable. However, activists say this measure falls short of addressing the larger issue: only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially manufactured menstrual products. They urge additional steps, including education and improved access, to tackle the underlying problem.
