Low-cost housing is the dire need since the housing backlog is around 10 million units in Pakistan at the moment. Let alone the impoverished and the poor or the working class to be precise, even the lower-middle class cannot think …
Read More »Construction and housing to revive economic glory
Efforts are being made by the government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan to revive the construction and real estate sector, as the country faces Covid-19 pandemic hitting economic growth. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) involves construction of highways, railways …
Read More »Construction industry must be fully supported by govt, says Irfan Wahid
Interview with Mr Irfan Wahid — Chief Executive Officer, Global Financial Solutions (GFS) Builders & Developers PAGE: GFS has more than 15-years history, what has been its prime motive? Irfan Wahid: Our primary motive has been to provide quality housing units …
Read More »Construction and real estate industry showing an increasing trend
Year 2021 is bright and prosperous for Pakistan economy Interview with Mr Khalid Tawab — Chairman, Tawab Group of Companies PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your career, please: Khalid Tawab: I am Chairman of Tawab Group of Companies which …
Read More »Cement industry making healthy growth
The experts record that Pakistan’s cement industry has recorded a healthy growth during the first nine months of fiscal year July-March FY2020. Cement sector performance has backed through the increased exports mostly clinker which went up by 100 percent during …
Read More »Real Estate & Construction Industry (Facts & Figures)
Pakistan: Cement Industry Analysis July to June Production % age Local % age Exports % age Total % age Capacity Surplus Capacity Incr/(Dec) Despatches Incr/(Dec) Incr/(Dec) Despatches Incr/(Dec) Utilization Capacity (Mn. Tonnes) (Mn. Tonnes) (Mn. Tonnes) (Mn. Tonnes) (Total) % …
Read More »Cement cartel for better or worse
An inquiry report of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found massive profit-taking due to cartelization by the cement sector. The inquiry report was finalized for the cement units in the North Zone of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association …
Read More »Cement manufacturers likely to enjoy bright prospects
The onset of the winter season is likely to have adverse impact on cement sales in November 2020 due to local dispatches likely to decline up to 27%MoM. Northern region is expected to witness a contraction up to 30%MoM, while …
Read More »Brief review on auto, cement and energy sectors
Automotive assemblers/manufacturers The automobile industry in Pakistan includes companies involved within the production/assembling of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, tractors and motorcycles. The current market structure of the industry is concentrated. It is largely dominated by Japanese players: …
Read More »Pakistan’s cement industry posts healthy growth
During the first nine months of fiscal year July-March FY2020, the Pakistan’s cement industry recorded a healthy growth. Cement sector performance has backed through the increased exports chiefly clinker, which went up by 100 percent during the period under review. …
Read More »Pakistan cement sector posts losses for 3qfy20
Cement manufacturers in Pakistan have posted losses for 3QFY20 as compared to profit for 3QFY19 and 2QFY20. This raises concerns because the outcome of 4QFY20 could be even worse, because of prolonged lockdown and Ramadan impact. However, the silver lining …
Read More »Demand for construction materials on the rise
Over $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is currently in the second phase of its development. Mega construction projects under CPEC are in execution stage. Cement and steel are building materials used in the construction sector. There are hopes for …
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