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Dewan Cement powers ahead with 6MW solar energy installation

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, July 14, 2025 – In a major step towards sustainable industrial practices, Dewan Cement Limited has announced the successful installation of a 6-megawatt solar energy unit at its manufacturing facility located in the southern region of Pakistan.

LCCI urges PM to withdraw FBR SROs impacting cement sector

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

LAHORE, May 13, 2025 — The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw two recently issued statutory regulatory orders (SROs) — SRO 578(I)/2025 and SRO 709(I)/2025 — which have sparked serious concern within the cement distribution sector.

Cement offtake surges 14.08% year-on-year in January 2025

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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).

Cement Despatches Fall for 11th Straight Month Due to High Taxes

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

DG Khan Cement Expands Horizons with New Subsidiary in USA

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 19, 2024 – DG Khan Cement Company Limited, a leading name in Pakistan’s cement industry, has announced plans to establish a subsidiary in the United States. The decision was communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday.

Decline in Cement Despatches Continues, Year-on-Year Drop of 15.71%

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

FBR launches mega crackdown against cement manufacturers

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched mega crackdown against cement manufacturers for alleged tax evasions.

Another blow to construction industry: cement prices hovering near peak

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

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

Finance minister asks cement producers to reduce prices

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021Hamza Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has emphasized to reduce the prices of cement as the industry is of paramount importance due to its backward and forward integration with the construction sector as a whole. The finance minister held a meeting with the representatives of cement manufacturers at the Finance Division on Tuesday. Federal Minister for […]

Commerce Ministry Help Sought as South Africa Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Pakistani Cement

April 17, 2019January 3, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan-South Africa Business Forum (PSABF) Mohammad Rafiq Memon has said that Pakistan’s cement exports to South Africa have suffered terribly during the last couple of years because of the anti-dumping duty imposed by the South African government that resulted in shrinking cement export to around US$100 to US$150 million which was around US$700 […]

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