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KARACHI: Former Chairman of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association Maj Gen (retd) Rahmat Khan said Pakistan can export 30 lakhs tonnes of cement from its land and sea routes to earn itself a foreign exchange worth 160 million dollars, Geo News reported Friday.

Talking to Geo News, he said Pakistan exports at least 40,000 tonnes of cement to India by train from Wahga to Attari; while, at least 25,000 tonnes are exported by sea, adding if Pakistani trucks are allowed parking and moving 200 to 300 yards into India, then the cement exports could be raised to 200,000 tonnes.

Pakistani cement is the best in world, which is used 3 to 4 percent less in comparison with the other cements, Rahmat said adding Indian traders are highly interested in importing Pakistani cement.