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The Rawalpindi branch of the Lahore High Court is currently considering a constitutional petition that questions the imposition of sales tax on feminine hygiene products. The applicant claims that classifying a fundamental health requirement as a luxury reinforces gender disparity. As the case proceeds, the judge has called upon government ministers to address the petition. On the surface, the argument seems persuasive. It is the duty of a fair and ethical society to ensure that essential health items are not exploited for governmental revenue.

Sanitary napkins and pads are essential items that women across the nation use on a regular basis, whether in the most isolated rural areas or large city centers. A sales tax that might appear minor to someone living in a wealthy neighborhood can be a substantial expense for women in less privileged regions.

This tax places an unfair financial strain on a significant portion of the population and has a greater impact on women, highlighting a clear issue of gender equality. Pakistan has historically followed fair practices concerning medicine and medical products, keeping costs low and preventing excessive price hikes, especially for health-related items. It is now necessary to apply this approach to sanitary pads to eliminate or significantly reduce the price increase resulting from the sales tax.

Due to the extensive and critical application of these items, it is wished that the High Court will deliver a positive judgment. No matter what the court decides, Parliament must move quickly to establish these measures in law to ensure lasting adherence and equity.

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