Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget for the upcoming financial year on Friday and two things he announced grabbed people’s attention for the best reason.
In his speech, the minister said the government would be withdrawing taxes placed on contraceptives and sanitary pads. The move was hailed as a win for women and an important step in providing safe and affordable menstrual care to the public.
Netizens applauded the government for taking the step which will have an immediate, positive impact for the country’s women.
One user pointed out how Pakistan was set to join a lamentably small group of countries that don’t tax menstrual hygiene products.
Others felt the whole idea of taxing such essential goods was “ridiculous”. They were happy to see the taxes go.
