
The Pakistani cement industry records slight growth
Pakistan’s cement sector has posted slight growth y/y in the first five months of the current fiscal year and an increase in sales y/y compared to November 2012.
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Pakistan’s cement sector has posted slight growth y/y in the first five months of the current fiscal year and an increase in sales y/y compared to November 2012.

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