Pakistan to abolish period tax on sanitary products

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the abolition of the 'period tax' on sanitary products, declaring them 'daily necessities that are indispensable for women's health, dignity and full participation in social activities.' The removal of sales tax on sanitary towels and related items comes after a legal challenge by young campaigners who took the government to court over the charges. Campaigners welcomed the announcement but stressed that their work to end period poverty in Pakistan is 'far from over.'