The cement sector posted a 16.25 per cent increase in total despatches during the first quarter of FY26, reaching 12.161 million tonnes, up from 10.461m tonnes in the same period last year. All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) reported domestic sales rose by 15pc to 9.573m tonnes, compared to 8.319m tonnes last year. Export volumes grew by 21pc to 2.589m tonnes. Total cemen
Pakistan’s merchandise exports fell by 3.83 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, raising concerns among policymakers about weakening international demand and the potential slowdown in external orders. The decline in exports has continued for the second consecutive month of FY26, with September marking the fifth month of contraction in the last six. While July saw a brief re
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has expressed strong concerns over the IMF’s recent push for trade liberalisation, particularly proposals to reduce tariff protections and allow commercial imports of used vehicles. While supporting Pakistan’s goals of economic efficiency and environmental sustainability, PAAPAM cautioned that these measures could
Pakistan and Tajikistan underscored the significance of regional transport corridors and reaffirmed their commitment to the early operationalisation of CASA-1000, aimed at strengthening regional integration and energy security, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. The Central Asia-South Asia power project, commonly known by its acronym CASA-1000, is a USD1.16 billion under-construction project
Cement despatches — both domestic and exports — recorded a growth of 16.25 percent in the first quarter of the current financial year. However, the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) maintained that the industry could achieve even stronger growth if the government extends concessions on duties and taxes, ultimately benefiting the end consumer. “Significant rehabilitation work