Introduction Fertilizer is a most important input in agriculture as it is directly involved in the growth and yield of crop plants. But this has been a costly business for many farmers of Pakistan due to an increase in fertilizer rates. The government comes up with fertilizer subsidy schemes to alleviate this burden by offering financial aid or subsidized fertilizers to qualified farmers. Such schemes are particularly useful to small...

Introduction Education is one of the most important tools for improving life and creating better career opportunities. However, many low-income families in Pakistan struggle to afford school fees, books, uniforms, transportation, and other educational expenses. Because of financial difficulties, thousands of children leave school every year or never get the chance to continue higher education. Free education schemes are designed to help low-income families provide quality education to their children...