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Pakistan: Cement despatches increased by 13% in February 2026, reaching 4.20Mt compared with 3.73Mt in February 2025, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association. Local cement despatches during February 2026 were 3.47Mt compared to 3.20Mt in February 2025, reflecting an increase of 8% year-on-year. Exports rose by 38%, with volumes increasing from 0.53Mt to 0.73Mt. During the first eight months of the current financial year, total cement despatches reached 34.8Mt, up by 11% year-on-year.