Cement prices in Pakistan slightly decreased over the past week, giving some relief to builders and the construction sector at the start of October.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price of a cement bag in northern cities fell to Rs1,372, which is 0.64% lower than last week’s Rs1,381. In southern cities, the average price declined to Rs1,441, marking a 0.58% drop from
Cement Price in Pakistan
| City | Price |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | 1,345 |
| Rawalpindi | 1,346 |
| Gujranwala | 1,400 |
| Sialkot | 1,370 |
| Lahore | 1,408 |
| Faisalabad | 1,380 |
| Sargodha | 1,360 |
| Multan | 1,416 |
| Bahawalpur | 1,420 |
| Peshawar | 1,350 |
| Bannu | 1,300 |
Cement Rates in South
Karachi: Rs. 1,367
Hyderabad: Rs. 1,427
Sukkur: Rs. 1,500
Larkana: Rs. 1,407
Quetta: Rs. 1,500
Khuzdar: Rs. 1,443
Analysts suggest the decrease in cement prices may help slow down rising construction costs and could encourage ongoing and upcoming building projects across the country.