Why 25-Year-Old Mahnoor Omer Took Pakistan to Court Over the “Period Tax”
The Mahnoor Omer Period Tax case has brought a long-overdue conversation to Pakistan’s national spotlight. At just 25 years old, Mahnoor Omer, a lawyer and women’s rights advocate, is challenging what she calls a “discriminatory tax on a biological function.” Her petition before the Lahore High Court demands the removal of a tax that adds…
