Grey cement stays Rs1,500–1,610 a bag as steel plateaus

Grey cement holds around Rs1,500–1,610 a bag in major cities while Grade 60 rebar sits near Rs277/kg, keeping basic build-cost estimates steady.

Grey cement is holding around Rs1,500–1,610 per 50kg bag in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad trade corridors.

Major brands such as Bestway, DG Khan, Maple Leaf and Lucky Cement are retailing near Rs1,515–1,590 a bag; sulfate-resistant types exceed Rs1,700.

Grade 60 steel rebar is about Rs277/kg (roughly Rs277,000 a tonne); Grade 40 is about Rs275/kg at mill-gate.

Industry estimates put city grey-structure-plus-basic-finish costs near Rs3,000–3,250 per square foot.

A typical five-marla home of about 1,350 sq ft may need Rs5.5–8.5 million without GST, specialists say.

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