Pakistan has eliminated an 18% sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, ending a policy that had made these essentials expensive for millions of people. The change, driven by years of advocacy, was included in a new national budget. But there's a catch: while the tax is gone, it's still unclear whether retailers will pass those savings on to consumers, or whether prices will actually drop. According to NPR News, activists are watching closely to see if the policy change translates to real savings at the pharmacy.

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