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Mahnoor Omer

Coverage of Mahnoor Omer in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 4 · 08:47 UTCMost recent: Jul 12 · 05:16 UTC
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Time magazineorganization1UNICEForganization1WaterAidorganization1Lahore High Courtorganization1sanitary padstopic1Pakistanplace1Muhammad Aurangzebperson1Ahsan Jahangir Khanperson1Unicef Pakistanorganization1period povertytopic1Sales Tax Act of 1990topic1
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  • HEALTHJul 12 · 05:16 UTCDAWN
    Against the noise

    The government removed tax on sanitary pads, a change driven by a legal challenge from lawyer Mahnoor Omer. Despite this policy shift, many women in Pakistan still lack access to commercial sanitary products, with only 12% using them due to barriers like limited clean water and private toilets.

  • HEALTHJul 4 · 08:47 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Pakistan ends sales tax on sanitary products in fight against period poverty

    Pakistan abolished an 18% sales tax on sanitary products in its 2026–27 budget to address period poverty, following a constitutional petition by women’s rights activist Mahnoor Omer and tax lawyer Ahsan Jahangir Khan. The move, supported by Unicef Pakistan, aims to reduce costs for millions of women, though campaigners note ongoing challenges in combating menstrual stigma and affordability.

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