PAKISTAN
Lucky Cement Limited has announced the successful firing of a new clinker production line at its joint venture, Najmat Al-Samawah (NAS), located in Samawah, Iraq. The company shared this development in a disclosure to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under Sections 96 and 131 of the Securities Act, 2015 and Regulation 5.6.1 of the PSX Regulations.
The new clinker line has a production capacity of 1.82 million tons per annum (MTPA). This marks a key milestone in the company’s overseas expansion strategy. The development follows Lucky Cement’s earlier notice dated May 18, 2023, which outlined its plans to expand production at NAS.
Additionally, a cement grinding plant with a production capacity of 0.65 MTPA is also under construction at NAS. The company noted that construction is progressing rapidly and commissioning is expected within the first half of FY2026.
Lucky Cement stated that the clinker capacity expansion will increase its market share in Iraq by ensuring a stronger supply of cement to the local market upon commissioning of the grinding plant. Furthermore, surplus clinker produced at the facility will be marketed and sold domestically within Iraq.
Upon completion of these initiatives, the consolidated production capacities of Lucky Cement Limited — across domestic and international operations — will total 21.48 MTPA, as outlined in the table below:
| Company | Location | Capacity (MTPA) |
| Lucky Cement Limited | Pezu, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan | 10.25 |
| Lucky Cement Limited | Karachi, Pakistan | 5.05 |
| Nyumba Ya Akiba | Democratic Republic of Congo | 1.31 |
| Al-Mabrooka Cement Company | Basra, Iraq | 1.74 |
| Najmat-Al-Samawah | Samawah, Iraq | 1.31 |
| Najmat-Al-Samawah (new line) | Samawah, Iraq (new clinker line) | 1.82 |
| Total | 21.48 |
Lucky Cement emphasized that these additions are aligned with the company’s long-term vision of expanding its production footprint and supporting Pakistan’s energy security and economic growth while continuing to strengthen its international presence. – ENGINEERING REVIEW
