No Cheap Contraceptives as IMF Turns Down Request to Abolish 18% GST

Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.

Condoms To Remain Expensive in Pakistan As IMF Rejects GST Waiver on Contraceptives Amid Fiscal Crisis | 🌎 LatestLY

Sources close to the negotiations told Pakistan-based The News that PM Sharif's administration had approached the IMF seeking permission to abolish the 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on essential family planning items, including condoms. However, the IMF has rejected Pakistan's request. 🌎 Condoms To Remain Expensive in Pakistan As IMF Rejects GST Waiver on Contraceptives Amid Fiscal Crisis.

Condoms to make Pakistanis sweat as IMF rejects GST-cut plan

IMF Pakistan news: The IMF has rejected Pakistan's plea to cut the 18% GST on condoms and other contraceptives, saying tax relief can only be considered in the next budget. It has linked loans that Pakistan desperately needs to financial reforms. But the GST decision keeps birth-control supplies expensive in a country battling high population growth.

No cheap contraceptives as IMF turns down request to abolish 18% GST

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IMF rejects proposal to remove GST on contraceptives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s request to abolish General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptive products. According to sources, during a virtual meeting, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sought approval to immediately remove the 18 percent GST imposed on contraceptive items. However, the IMF declined the request, stating that such matters can only be discussed during upcoming budget negotiations. It is worth noting th…