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