Pakistan Removes 18% Tax on Sanitary Pads

Pakistan's finance minister proposed removing 18% tax on tampons, sanitary pads, and contraceptive medicines in the FY 2026-27 budget, a victory for women's rights advocates.

RCCI Hosts MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 in Islamabad

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize the MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 on June 17-18 at Tulip Marquee in Islamabad, showcasing healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors.

Sukkur Airport Feasibility Meeting Held Under Commissioner

A high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi advanced the feasibility study and master planning for Sukkur's Greenfield International Airport, with over 20 institutions participating to coordinate data sharing.

Pakistan Budgets Perpetuate Economic Stagnation

Pakistan's annual budget cycle offers little new, with predictable narratives and unsustainable promises. Health and education spending remains at 1.6% of GDP, while elite tax evasion persists.

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