ISLAMABAD: Cement prices in Pakistan saw a slight decline over the past week, offering some relief to builders and the construction sector at the start of October.
According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price of a cement bag in northern cities fell to Rs1,372, a decrease of 0.64% from last week’s Rs1,381. In southern cities, the average price dropped to Rs1,441, showing a 0.58% decline from Rs1,449.
Cement Prices in Northern Cities
- Islamabad: Rs1,345
- Rawalpindi: Rs1,346
- Gujranwala: Rs1,400
- Sialkot: Rs1,370
- Lahore: Rs1,408
- Faisalabad: Rs1,380
- Sargodha: Rs1,360
- Multan: Rs1,416
- Bahawalpur: Rs1,420
- Peshawar: Rs1,350
- Bannu: Rs1,300
Cement Prices in Southern Cities
- Karachi: Rs1,367
- Hyderabad: Rs1,427
- Sukkur: Rs1,500
- Larkana: Rs1,407
- Quetta: Rs1,500
- Khuzdar: Rs1,443
Market analysts believe the slight drop in prices could help ease rising construction expenses and support ongoing and new development projects across the country.