Gharibwal Cement Ltd has temporarily suspended clinker production after its kiln ID fan was damaged during operation, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange on August 18.
In a disclosure under Sections 96 and 131 of the Securities Act, 2015, the company said repair and maintenance work had begun, and replacement parts had been procured from the manufacturer, with shipment expected next month.
The relevant letter of credit has already been opened, and all other activities are underway to restore normal operations as soon as possible, the statement added.
Gharibwal Cement's operations are anchored by a modern cement manufacturing plant in Punjab, with an installed clinker production capacity of 7,500 tpd. The plant integrates a robust blend of approximately 60 per cent proven Chinese technology and 40 per cent premium European technology, all of which has been extensively tested and successfully deployed globally, including in Pakistan. Critical, high-precision equipment, such as the raw mill, coal mill, electrical and instrumentation systems, and packing plants, is of European origin, ensuring superior reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
By Abdul Rab Siddiqi, Pakistan
