The retail price of cement in Pakistan experienced a slight decline for the second consecutive week, with each bag priced between Rs1490 and Rs1500. In late September, the average price of a cement bag in northern cities was noted at Rs1497, marking a 0.74% decrease from the previous week’s price of Rs1510. A minor reduction … Read more
Cement prices in Pakistan have seen a slight decrease due to reduced sales, driven by rising construction costs following the imposition of substantial taxes. The recent dip in cement prices follows the introduction of new taxes and increased federal excise duties, impacting sectors like mining, transportation, and construction. A 50 kg cement bag now costs … Read more
The black marketing of cement in Faisalabad has caused a significant surge in prices, with the cost per sack reaching Rs 1700. This sharp increase in cement prices, along with rising costs of gravel, sand, and bricks, has made it increasingly difficult for the average person to afford to build a home. The high cost … Read more
The price of a cement sack has surged by 300 rupees, complicating home construction for the poor. Following the latest budget, a bag of cement in Lahore now costs Rs 1500, an increase of Rs 300. Additionally, the prices of other materials such as sand, gravel, and bricks have also risen. The Chairman of the … Read more
An increase in the retail price of cement has been observed across Pakistan over the past week. According to the weekly report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average price of cement per sack in the northern cities was recorded at Rs 1286 for the week ending June 6, marking a 2.11% increase … Read more
A recent decline in the retail price of cement has been observed nationwide, marking a notable change in the construction material market. As per the latest weekly report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price per sack of cement stood at Rs 1207 in the week ending May 9. This figure reflects … Read more
Last week, there was a further decrease in the retail prices of cement across the country. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price per sack of cement in northern cities stood at Rs 1225 in the week ending May 2, marking a 0.17% decline from the previous week’s … Read more
