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Bench observes royalty typically applies to minerals, not finished goods, and seeks Punjab government response ISLAMABAD, June 3, 2026 — The Federal Constitutional Court on Wednesday raised concerns over the Punjab government’s decision to impose royalty on cement production, questioning whether the levy amounts to a tax rather than a royalty.

February 3, 2025 – The cement industry in Pakistan experienced significant growth in January 2025, with total cement despatches increasing by 14.08% compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).

Karachi, August 4, 2024 – The cement industry in Pakistan is grappling with significant challenges as domestic despatches have declined for the eleventh consecutive month, primarily due to heavy taxation and rising input costs. According to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), this persistent downturn is a major concern for the industry.

Karachi, July 4, 2023 – The cement industry experienced a significant decline in despatches, with a decrease of 22.80% in June 2023 compared to the same month last year. The total cement despatches for June 2023 amounted to 4.063 million tons, down from 5.264 million tons in June of the previous fiscal year.

KARACHI: Skyrocket cement prices are another blow to the construction industry because massive surge in steel prices already badly dented the industry.