Pakistan’s cement sector has been significantly affected by the ongoing Iran-Iraq war, according to the Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (PCMA). The association has stated that the conflict has had a noticeable impact on cement sales.
In a recent statement, the PCMA revealed that cement consumption in Pakistan rose by 0.91% in March, reaching 37.45 million tons. Local consumption accounted for 30.97 million tons, while exports increased by 6.56% to 6.48 million tons. During the first nine months of the fiscal year, cement consumption surged by 9.8% to 38.54 million tons.
The PCMA also noted that local cement consumption rose by 10.61% to 31.6 million tons, while exports increased by 6.25% to 694,000 tons during the same period. The association warned that the recent increase in oil and coal prices could disrupt the cement supply chain.
Statistics show that exports declined by 8% between July 2024 and March 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The bank has made a significant decision to strengthen Pakistan’s youth financially.
Gold prices in Pakistan’s currency markets have reversed, following a major announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan. The ongoing war in the Middle East has resulted in a significant increase in trade costs worldwide.
The Economist has listed countries facing extreme consequences due to the ongoing war. A crucial meeting was held at the Karachi Port, presided over by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema.
The United Arab Emirates has suffered a loss of $120 billion in its markets during the conflict. The 100-Index closed at 1,55,511 points on the last day of the business week.
Experts believe that investors are being cautious after the US policy announcements. The report states that the average inflation rate between July 2025 and March 2026 was 5.67%.
Gold prices in Pakistan’s currency markets have started rising again. The index has risen by 3.3% at the start of the business in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
The Ministry of Finance has released the monthly economic outlook report. According to the report, inflation is expected to be between 7.5% and 8.5% in the current month. The report also states that remittances increased by 10.5% in the first eight months of the fiscal year.
The notification states that the new prices of LPG will come into effect from April 1. A procedure has been introduced for registered business persons to correct errors in their invoices.
Gold prices in Pakistan’s currency markets have started rising again. The US and Israel have attacked the Tehran residence of Dr. Kamal Kharazi, killing his wife. Dr. Kharazi was seriously injured and shifted to the hospital, where he was in a coma.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has warned that if any enemy country launches a ground attack on Iran, it will be completely destroyed.
Pakistan’s cricket team’s batsman, Fakhar Zaman, had appealed to the technical committee of the Pakistan Super League against the charges of ball tampering and two-match ban, which was rejected.
