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Essay / Importance of Cement Industry in Pakistan - 594
Resources of PakistanSome of the resources of Pakistan exploited are as follows:- Cement • Coal • Agriculture Cement The cement industry of Pakistan is used to produce concrete, the the most sought-after building material. It is used in the construction of roads, railways, bridges, houses, buildings, etc. Pakistan has 29 cement industries. It plays a vital role in the country's economy. Value of this resource: -Our cement industry serves the nation by providing employment opportunities to the population. The cement sector contributes above Rs 30 billion to the national exchequer in the form of taxes. .It exported 7.716 million tonnes of cement in the year 2007-08 and earned $450 million. The industry exported 7.716 million tonnes of cement in the year 2007-08 and earned $450 million.Increasing share of exports in Pakistan's cement sale.Years Local Shipments (Million tonnes) Exports ( million tonnes)2006-07 21.03 3.232007-08 22.58 7.722008-09 20.33 10.982009-10 23.57 10.652010-11 22.00 9.432011-12 23.95 8.57Processes that increase value...