Cement prices drop in Pakistan – check new rates

ISLAMABAD: A new update has come out about cement prices in Pakistan, showing some relief for the construction sector.

During the past week, cement prices in the northern regions went down. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, retail price hit Rs1,548 per sack (week to April 16) – down 1.21% from Rs1,567.

South’s a mixed bag though – up 0.71% to Rs1,544 per sack. Trends vary by region!

Northern city spots:

Islamabad: Rs1,541

Rawalpindi: Rs1,522

Gujranwala: Rs1,550

Sialkot: Rs1,580

Lahore: Rs1,582

Faisalabad: Rs1,530

Sargodha: Rs1,562

Multan: Rs1,561

Bahawalpur: Rs1,583

Peshawar: Rs1,534

Bannu (lowest): Rs1,480

Southern lows/highs:

Karachi: Rs1,461

Hyderabad: Rs1,532

Sukkur: Rs1,600

Larkana: Rs1,513

Quetta: Rs1,490

Khuzdar (top): Rs1,667