Cement disappoints expectedly! Cement offtake in 1H remains unimpressive. Total dispatches dropped 4 percent (local: up 2%, exports: down 30%). But... Published 06 Jan, 2022 07:41am
Business & Finance Dec cement despatches decline 4.2pc to 4.59m tons YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches declined by 4.2 percent in December 2021 as total despatches during the month were 4.59... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
BR Research Construction costs beg questions Here are some numbers: in the past year, cost of construction has risen in double-digits. According to the monthly... Published 13 Dec, 2021 08:14am
BR Research Cement: Trouble in paradise? In 5M, cement offtake fell 3 percent which is rather anticlimactic given the enthusiasm around construction, and... Published 09 Dec, 2021 06:12am
BR Research Race for influence While fighting an active pandemic within their borders, big powers are also focused on how to catch up with ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 07:52am
Business & Finance FCCL approves amalgamation with Askari Cement The Board of Directors (BoD) of Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has approved a Scheme of Arrangement for the... Updated 18 Nov, 2021 05:23pm
BR Research Cement’s pecking order The upcoming expansion cycle within the cement industry will bring capacity to nearly 100 million tons by FY25; up... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:20am
BR Research Cement’s old normal There is no denying it: the cement industry in Pakistan operates like a well-oiled machine. Some might say, even too... Published 12 Nov, 2021 07:35am
World China ruling party plenary to further cement Xi's grip on power BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation, heads a pivotal... Published 07 Nov, 2021 05:39am
BR Research Flying Cement Company Limited Flying Cement Company Limited (PSX: FLYNG) was established in 1992 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 07:40am
Print Cement despatches decline 9.07pc in Oct LAHORE: Cement despatches during the first four months of current fiscal year 2021-22; both domestic and exports ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 02:29am
BR Research Cement: camouflaging risks-II The outgoing quarter, the first of this fiscal year, has been rather rewarding for the cement industry despite many... Published 04 Nov, 2021 07:25am
BR Research Cement: Camouflaging risks It is clear from the financial statements of cement companies in the first quarter that all hopes and dreams of the... Published 03 Nov, 2021 07:35am
Print LSMI output up by 7.26pc in 2 months ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) output increased by 7.26 percent in the first two months... Updated 16 Oct, 2021 01:04pm
Markets Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Business & Finance Rising coal prices spelling trouble for local cement sector: report Rising commodity prices in international markets especially coal have raised concerns for the local cement sector,... Published 07 Oct, 2021 09:26pm
BR Research PIOC: Good times! As earlier opined, cement companies seem to be headed in the same direction when it comes to financial performance... Published 29 Sep, 2021 07:40am
BR Research Fecto Cement Limited Fecto Cement Limited (PSX: FECTC) was established as a public limited company in 1981 under the repealed Companies... Published 28 Sep, 2021 08:56am
BR Research Pioneer Cement Limited Pioneer Cement Limited (PSX: PIOC) was established in 1986 as a public limited company; it manufactures and sells... Published 24 Sep, 2021 07:45am
BR Research Cement: Chink in the armor The future of cement industry—for the most part—hinges on whether domestic demand will materialize. Last year,... Published 24 Sep, 2021 07:35am
Print SNGPL to temporarily suspend gas supply Gas supply to CNG, cement, and non-export general industry sectors will remain suspended from Sepetmber 14 Updated 15 Sep, 2021 10:12am
Print Four major sectors: FBR to roll out Track, Trace System in 1 to 2 months ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to roll out the much-awaited Track and Trace System during... Published 02 Sep, 2021 02:48am
BR Research Mapleleaf Cement re-balancing After a painful FY20, it is time for recovery for most, if not all, cement companies. In FY21, Mapleleaf cement ... Published 16 Aug, 2021 07:40am
BR Research Attock reverting Though not nearly as close to the peaks of FY17 and FY18, the small cement manufacturer Attock Cement (PSX: ACPL) is... Published 13 Aug, 2021 07:40am
BR Research Cement: Ready, set Coming off of new peaks that the industry reached during the last fiscal year—covid-19 and lockdowns be... Published 09 Aug, 2021 08:40am
Print Tobacco, sugar, fertiliser and cement: Manufacturers told to obtain registration certificates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed manufacturers of tobacco, sugar, fertiliser, cement, and... Published 04 Aug, 2021 02:08am
BR Research Cement prices re-emerge Amid rising demand, cement manufacturers located both in North and South zones are raising prices. The price of a... Published 27 Jul, 2021 08:19am
BR Research Cement: exports riding in the back seat It is very clear now that the future of cement industry rests on expectations of domestic demand, where exports will... Published 12 Jul, 2021 08:07am
Print Cement despatches increase by 20.12pc in 2020-21 LAHORE: Launch of construction activities under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme and good Public Sector Development... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Print Govt says steps taken to mitigate RLNG shortfall impact ISLAMABAD: As the country faces a severe energy crisis due to fuel shortage Federal Government said on Tuesday that... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am