What is Period Tax/Pink Tax? Pakistan Moves to Scrap Period Tax || Women Empowerment

Pakistan has officially abolished the 18% 'Period Tax' (also known as Pink Tax) on women's hygiene products and made contraceptives completely tax-free for the upcoming fiscal year.

In this video, we break down what Period Tax or Pink Tax means, why UNICEF stated it increased pad prices by up to 40%, and how organizations like Mahwari Justice fought for this change.

पाकिस्तान सरकार ने महिलाओं के हाइजीन प्रोडक्ट्स (सैनिटरी पैड्स, टैम्पोन) पर लगने वाले 18% सेल्स टैक्स को घटाकर 0% कर दिया है।

इसके साथ ही देश की बढ़ती आबादी की चुनौती को देखते हुए कॉन्ट्रासेप्टिव्स (गर्भनिरोधक) को भी टैक्स-फ्री कर दिया गया है। जानिए इस ऐतिहासिक फैसले के पीछे की पूरी कहानी!

Topics Covered in this Video:

What is Period Tax or Pink Tax? (पीरियड टैक्स क्या है?)

Pakistan Government's new budget relief announcement by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

Impact of 18% sales tax on women in rural areas (UNICEF Report).

Role of 'Mahwari Justice' and activist Mahnoor Omer.

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