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Petition in SHC seeks 40% tax exemption on sanitary napkins
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Attorney General of Pakistan and other respondents over a petition challenging the 40% tax on sanitary napkins.
A two-member bench, comprising Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry and Justice Jafar Raza, heard the petition filed by Alisha Shabbir and directed all parties to submit their responses within two weeks.
The petitioner argued that the government’s heavy taxation on raw materials for sanitary napkins has made them unaffordable for millions of women and girls.
She contended that under Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution, every citizen has the right to health and life.
The petition seeks the inclusion of sanitary napkins as essential items and requests exemption from the Sales Tax Act 1990.
It also proposes that raw materials for sanitary napkins be placed under the Eighth Schedule to ensure that tax relief benefits reach consumers effectively.
The petitioner further highlighted that classifying sanitary napkins as “non-essential” and taxing them heavily constitutes a violation of fundamental rights.
The court accepted the plea for notice and fixed a two-week period for replies from the respondents and the Attorney General.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new disturbing allegation involving Biggie Smalls
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another shocking allegation while serving time in federal prison.
A new police report obtained by PEOPLE claims a music producer accused the 55-year-old rapper of performing a sexual act with one of the late Notorious B.I.G.’s shirts.
The man told police that during a 2020 project with Biggie’s son, C.J. Wallace, Combs began pleasuring himself under the rapper’s clothing before throwing the shirt at him and saying, “Rest in peace, BIG.”
Months later, the producer alleged he was attacked in Los Angeles, where Combs called him a “snitch” and forced a sexual act. He said the ordeal left him traumatised and depressed.
Authorities have not announced whether the new report will lead to additional charges.
Combs is serving a 50-month sentence for transporting individuals for prostitution and is expected to be released in May 2028, depending on good behavior.
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Andrew resorts to using his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been working behind the scenes to get one-on-one time with Prince Harry its just been claimed.
The revelation comes via a well placed insider that just sat down with Closer magazine.
According to their findings, Andrew’s motivations stem from Prince Harry’s decision to refute allegations of a rift between him and his uncle.
According to the source, “he was grateful that Harry went out of his way to deny rumours of a fight between them and would like to thank him for doing that, whilst brainstorming ways they can cut William down to size together.”
So “if it goes ahead, Andrew will use that as a good excuse to get in touch with Harry but he’s also trying to pull strings via his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, who of course is still very close to both Harry and to Meghan.”
However, “in an ideal world he’d like to start chatting with Harry via phone right away, plus meet up face to face when he’s next in the UK.”
While the source admits “it may sound like a long shot, but Andrew’s in desperation mode right now and he’s looking for all the allies he can possibly cling on to.”
However, back in Buckingham Palace it seems other royals aren’t as keen, especially Prince William who was ‘furious’ when the King even agreed to meet with his brother during his four-day charity tour of the UK earlier this year.
According to the insider, “Adopting a zero tolerance approach is something he’d love to do with the Sussexes but to a less urgent extent, as they’re no longer in England or skulking around Windsor whilst living a stone’s throw from his new home.”
“But make no mistake; the Sussexes would be taking a big risk if they were seen to side with Andrew,” they concluded by saying.
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Jenna Dewan celebrates fiance Steve Kazee’s 50th birthday
Jenna Dewan is celebrating her fiancé Steve Kazee’s milestone 50th birthday.
Marking the occasion, the actress, 44, shared a series of photos and clips featuring the couple’s sweetest moments together.
“Happy birthday to my absolute favorite person. I am truly overcome with gratitude for your existence,” Dewan wrote. “Thank you for being the true nucleus of grounded love that we all circulate and get to love.”
She went on to call Kazee a source of wisdom and stability, adding, “Your devotion inspires everyone- and I mean everyone- around you. This next chapter will be your greatest, and I’m so thrilled I get to love and support you through it all.”
Dewan and Kazee first met in 2012 when he was starring in Once on Broadway but didn’t reconnect until years later.
They began dating in 2018 and welcomed their first child, son Callum, in 2020 and later, a daughter, Rhiannon, in June 2024.
Dewan also shares 11-year-old daughter Everly with her ex-husband, Channing Tatum.
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