Importance Of Cement Industry In Pakistan

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Resources of Pakistan

Some of the resources of Pakistan which are being exploited are as follows:-

• Cement
• Coal
• Agriculture

Cement

Pakistan’s cement industry is used to produce concrete, the most desirable construction material. It is used in the construction of roads, railways, bridges, houses, buildings etc.
Pakistan consist of 29 cement industries. It plays a vital role in economy of the country.
Value of this resource:-

Our cement industry is serving the nation by providing job opportunities to the people.
The cement sector is contributing above Rs 30 billion to the national exchequer in the form of taxes.
It has exported 7.716 million tons cement during 2007-08 and had earned 450 million dollars
The industry had exported 7.716 million tons cement during the year 2007-08 and had earned $450 million.

Increasing share of exports in Pakistan’s cement sale.

Years Local dispatches (Million tons) Exports (Million tons)
2006-07 21.03 3.23
2007-08 22.58 7.72
2008-09 20.33 10.98
2009-10 23.57 10.65
2010-11 22.00 9.43
2011-12 23.95 8.57
Processes that increase the val...

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