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Fertiliser Subsidy an Ineffective Policy Tool to Offer Low Prices of Basic Food Commodities

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  • Abedullah

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics)

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Nitrogenous chemical fertilisers were introduced in 1952 in Pakistan, initially through imports, followed by phosphorus in 1959 and potassium in 1967 (NFDC 2021).[1] Upon nationalisation of the fertiliser industry in 1973, production for all fertiliser companies was undertaken and control was given to National Fertiliser Corporation (NFC). A domestic fertiliser plants such as Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC) was Established in 1978.

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  • Abedullah, 2021. "Fertiliser Subsidy an Ineffective Policy Tool to Offer Low Prices of Basic Food Commodities," PIDE Knowledge Brief 2021:31, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:pid:kbrief:2021:31
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    Fertiliser; Subsidy; Policy Tool; Food Commodities;
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