After the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake Pakistan has instituted stricter building codes . The cost of construction in Pakistan will increase 30 to 50 % due to implementation of a new building code which requires strengthening of structures to withstand earthquake of 8 to 8.5 magnitude . The demand for cement has increased due to reconstruction after the earthquake . The price of cement has increased by 50 % and Pakistan government banned export of cement to lower the prices and the reconstruction costs
2005 Kashmir earthquake
2005 Kashmir earthquake
Industry of Pakistan