“Operations of [the] new cement mill will help to reduce energy cost on cement grinding,” the company said in a release to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. “Excess cement grinding capacity will support future expansion plans of the company.”

According to the company website, Gharibwal Cement operates at 6700 tpd clinker production line in Ismailwal in Punjab Province. A second 8000 tpd is current under construction by Chinese contractor, CITIC China.