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January 3, 2026

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Cement sales increase by 9.7% to 25.8 million tons

LAHORE: Cement shipments showed a slight increase of 1.47% in December 2025 as total sales reached 4.347 million tonnes against 4.284 million tonnes in the same month last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement shipments from the industry in December 2025 were 3.725 million tonnes compared to 3.5 million tonnes in December 2024, showing an increase of 6.42%. Exports continued their downward trend and fell by 20.66% in December 2025 when shipments totaled 621,685 tonnes versus 783,550 tonnes in December 2024. During the month under review, cement plants based in the northern base

December 27, 2025

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China hits US defense companies with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

The flags of the US and China are seen in this picture taken on March 20, 2025. — Reuters Sanctioned executives, including Anduril’s founder, have been barred from entering China. Targets include Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Boeing’s defense arm. China calls Taiwan a “core interest”. The US reaffirms its defense support. China’s foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 US defense companies, including Boeing’s branch in St. Louis, for arms sales to Taiwan. A US State Department spokesman said the United States strongly opposed China’s move, which freezes all assets held by companies and individuals in China

December 27, 2025

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China sanctions US companies and executives over arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration approved a record $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan earlier this month Beijing urged Washington to abide by the one-China principle and the three jointly announced China-US, stop Taiwan’s dangerous arming moves and stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. PHOTO: FREEPIK China on Friday imposed “retaliatory measures” against US defense companies and officials after the Donald Trump administration approved a record arms sale to Taiwan. “In response to the latest US announcement of large arms sales to China’s Taiwan region, China has decided to take countermeasures under the Foreign Sanctions Act against 20 US

December 12, 2025

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Mexico threatens eight years in prison for cracking down on vapor sales

A young woman holds a vape in the La Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City on December 11, 2025. — AFP Mexico’s Senate has passed legal reforms that could impose up to eight years in prison and fines of up to 226,000 pesos ($12,500) for the production or sale of vapor and e-cigarettes, a huge increase in enforcement measures that critics call overly restrictive. The changes to the General Health Law, ratified late Wednesday by pro-government senators after the lower house was cleared on Tuesday, now await a vote by Speaker Claudia Sheinbaum, who supports the legislation. “There’s this idea that

November 14, 2025

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PCB announces ticket sales for T20I tri-series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

Pakistan and Sri Lankan players shake hands after a match. — AFP/File The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced ticket sales for the Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe T20I tri-series, which opened online at 2 PM today. Fans will be able to purchase tickets online, while physical tickets will be available at TCS Express Centers from 3pm on Saturday 15 November. Details on ECP enclosures will be announced later. The tri-series, featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 18 to 29, with the seven matches scheduled to start at 6pm local time. For

September 24, 2025

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FBR admits tax gap on sales of RS3.6TR

Islamabad: Tax authorities acknowledged that the entire current rap of RS3.6 trillion in sales tax collection could not be eliminated due to the fragmentation and informal sector of retail trade, in an assessment that emphasizes the challenge of concentrating on taxes due. The evaluation recently shared with the Prime Minister’s office, indicating that only in the retail sector, the tax gap was almost one tenth or 310 billion Rs. However, the Federal Revenue Council (FBR) also claimed to have garnered RS874 billion in the last financial year through enforcement measures. Express Tribune had sent questions to FBR on September 15,

September 3, 2025

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Despite floods, 12.5% ​​Rise cement sales

Lahore: Pakistan’s local cement sales reached 3,097 million tonnes in August 2025, higher by 10.33% compared to sales of 2.807 million tonnes in the corresponding month of last year, according to figures released by the APCA manufacturer. Exports increased by 22.13% as tumors amounted to 749,723 tonnes in August 2025 against 613,857 tonnes in August 2024. As for growth data, July was much better as the industry recorded an increase of 18.61% annually (annually) and one year. Total cement shipments in August 2025 were estimated at 3.846 million tonnes compared to 3.421 million tonnes in the same month of the

September 2, 2025

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Saudi Arabia, Iraqi companies stop slow sales in the Indian refinery, sources say

Nayara’s logo appears at the fuel station on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 16th 2022. – Reuters Nayara loses 3m barrels Monthly offer by bay exporters. Sanctions raise payment issues for Iraqi crude oil markets. The Nayara refinery operates with a capacity of 70-80% amid sanctions. The Saudi oil company of Saudi Arabo and Iraq, Somo, stopped selling crude oil in India’s energy Nayara after sanctions imposed in July by the European Union for the refinery supported by Russia, reported three sources. The interruption of the offer by the two Gulf exporters means that Nayara, which belongs to the

August 13, 2025

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Sales of Car Passengers 22% Annual Base in July, 60% Mom

A representative image showing cars parked in a dealership. – Reuters/file Pama members sell 7,135 cars in July. Increasing car sales to lower interest rates. Two/three 44% jumping vehicles on an annual basis. Karachi: Passenger cars sales by Pakistani automated (PAMAs) increased by 22% annually to 7,135 units in July 2025, driving from lower interest rates and improved consumer feeling, although sales fell 60% from June pre-registration. The news reported. PAMA data showed that passenger cars sales from companies increased from 5,857 points in July 2024 to 7,135 points in the same month of this year. In one month to

July 12, 2025

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Passenger cars sales 74% in June

A representation of a picture of cars parked in a tail. – Reuters/file The increase in car sales by 38% FY2025. A total of 112,203 units were sold by FY25. Sales are increasing amid positive financial indicators. Passenger cars sales in Pakistan saw an increase of 38% on a annual basis in June 2025, Reported the newsciting the data of the Pakistani Car Manufacturers Association (PAMA). In FY25, a total of 112,203 points were sold, up 38% against 81,579 points sold during FY24. According to data released by Pama on Thursday, passenger sales rose by 74% in June 2025 to

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