The federal government has proposed abolishing tax on sanitary towels, related women’s health products and contraceptives in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made the announcement while presenting the federal budget, saying essential items for women’s health were daily necessities linked to dignity and social participation.
“Essential items for women’s health, such as sanitary towels and related products, are daily necessities that are indispensable for women’s health, dignity, and full participation in social activities,” the finance minister said in his budget speech.
“Therefore, it is proposed to abolish the tax on sanitary towels and related items,” he added.
Aurangzeb also announced the abolition of tax on contraceptives, linking the measure to Pakistan’s population challenge and the government’s family planning priorities.
