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CCP says cement loses strength after 4-6 weeks of storage
Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 869.77 points, settles at 67,756.04
Year-on-year decline of 3% to 7% projected
APCMA data shows notable contraction in both local and export markets
Local cement despatches account for 2.967 MT, showing decline of 17.30%
Exports experience 155.85% surge, reflecting positive momentum
APCMA data shows local cement despatches were 3.262 million tonnes
Export dispatches surge by 97.33%, increasing to 715,028 tonnes
Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year
Industry sold 2.9m tons as compared to 3.5m tons last year