Pakistan’s industrial sector is seeing renewed expansion as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has helped clear key regulatory hurdles, enabling fresh investment in the cement industry.

Under this development, approvals have been fast-tracked for seven new cement plants with a combined investment of around 700 million dollars. The move comes as part of broader efforts to streamline business processes and attract industrial capital into the country.

The projects include major industry names such as Flying Cement Company, Lucky Cement, Bhutta Cement, Asian Precious Minerals, Orient Cement, Dandot Cement Company, and Maple Cement. Coordination between SIFC, the Government of Punjab, and relevant departments has played a central role in accelerating the approval process.

The new capacity is expected to strengthen local cement supply, reduce reliance on imports, and support export growth in the sector. It is also likely to create new employment opportunities and stimulate activity in linked industries including construction, logistics, and energy.

Officials say the initiative reflects SIFC’s wider focus on improving the investment climate, removing procedural delays, and supporting long-term industrial growth in Pakistan.