Monday, October 20 2025

Pakistan’s cement maker to assemble Belarus tractors in Balochistan
In a strategic move, Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Minsk Work Tractor & Assembling (Private) Limited, has signed an exclusive agreement with Belarus-based OJSC Minsk Tractor Works to assemble and locally produce Belarus tractors in Balochistan, Pakistan. The listed cement-maker said in a development to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “Thatta Cement Company Limited is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Minsk Work Tractor & Assembling (Private) Limited, has entered into an exclusive agreement with OJSC Minsk Tractor Works, Republic of Belarus, for the assembly and local production of Belarus tractors in Balochistan,” read the notice. “Under the terms of the exclusive agreement, OJSC Minsk Tractor Works has granted MWTA the exclusive rights to assemble Belarus tractors in Balochistan,” it said.
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Friday, October 03 2025

Cement sales rise 16pc
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 cement despatches (local and export) increased by 7pc year-on-year in September, climbing to 4.250m tonnes from 3.970m tonnes. Local sales in September stood at 3.418m tonnes, a 14.38pc rise from 2.98m tonnes. Exports declined 15.25pc to 831,966 tonnes from 981,646 tonnes in the same month last year.
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Q1 cement despatches increase 16.25pc to 12.61 million tons YoY
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 remains to be undertaken in areas devastated by the floods, and we expect full cooperation from the government,” APCMA spokesman said while releasing the data on Thursday. According to the data released by the Association, total cement despatches (domestic and exports) during the first quarter of current fiscal year, were 12.161 million tons that is 16.25 percent higher than 10.461 million tons despatched during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Domestic despatches during this period were 9.573 million tons against 8.319 million tons during same period last year showing an increase of 15.08 percent.
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