Cement despatches surge by 6.02pc to 4.476m tons in July

ISLAMABAD – Cement despatches increased by 6. 02 percent in July this year, as total despatches were 4. 476 million tons against 4. 222 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement despatches by the industry during the month of Jul-26 were 3. 771 million tons compared to 3. 215 million tons in Jul-25, showing an increase of 17. 28%. Exports despatches, on the other hand, declined by massive 29. 95% as the volumes reduced from 1. 007 million tons in Jul-25 to 705, 341 tons in Jul-26. Sindh CM, World Bank agree on unified strategy to cut child stunting across Sindh In Jul-26, north based cement mills despatched 3. 092 million tons cement, showing an increase of 9. 46% against 2. 825 million tons despatches in Jul-25. South based mills despatched 1. 383 million tons cement during Jul-26 that was 0. 95% less compared to the despatches of 1. 397 million tons during Jul-25. North based cement mills despatched 3. 092 million tons cement in domestic markets in Jul-26, showing an increase of 19. 25% against 2. 593 million tons despatches in Jul-25. South based mills despatched 678, 147 tons cement in local markets during Jul-26 that was 9. 07% more compared to the despatches of 621, 744 tons during Jul-25. Home minister for foolproof security arrangements on Chehlum Compared to exports of 231, 985 tons from north based mills in July-25, there were no exports during July-26. Exports from south reduced by 8. 98% to 705, 341 tons in Jul-26 from 774, 966 tons during the same month last year. A spokesman of APCMA said that local uptake could further boost up, provided government reduces duties and taxes on cement, that will benefit the end consumers. Cement is not a luxury item but is an essential commodity for masses. Heavy rains are affecting most parts of the country and government should provide necessary relief for rehabilitation of the affected areas, he added. Karachi Traffic Police issue traffic plan for Chehlum procession

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