ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has resolved long-standing regulatory and procedural bottlenecks, enabling the establishment of seven new cement plants with an estimated investment of approximately $700 million.
In a press release on Monday, the SIFC said that with facilitation from the council and the Punjab government, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, approvals had been fast-tracked for key industry participants.
These include Flying Cement Company Limited, Lucky Cement Limited, Bhutta Cement, Asian Precious Minerals Limited, Orient Cement (Private) Limited, Dandot Cement Company Limited, and Maple Cement.
SIFC said the new measures were expected to strengthen domestic cement production and reduce import dependence; enhance export capacity of the sector; reinforce Pakistan’s industrial and construction base; generate employment opportunities across multiple segments; and stimulate allied sectors, including construction, logistics, and energy.
Published in Dawn, April 21st, 2026
