Cherat Cement Co Ltd - 2004
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                                                       Note                 2004                2003
                                                                                       (Rupees '000)
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ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets - Tangible
Operating assets - at book value                        3.1             1,119,332          1,211,360
 Assets subject to finance lease                        3.2                54,548             64,685
Capital work-in-progress                                  4                77,827                  -
                                                                        1,251,707          1,276,045
Long-term investments                                     5                 9,894             10,478
Long-term loans                                           6                 6,595              5,017
Long-term security deposits                                                 3,061              3,679
Long-term security deposits                                             1,271,257          1,295,219
CURRENT ASSETS
Assets held for disposal                                  7                   489              1,400
Stores, spares and loose tools                            8               421,347            264,991
Stock-in-trade                                            9                79,931             48,937
Loans, advances, prepayments and other receivables        10               22,638             17,218
Short-term investments                                    11                    -             89,716
Taxation - net                                                                  -             49,848
Cash and bank balances                                    12              386,410            128,661
                                                                          910,815            600,771
TOTAL ASSETS                                                            2,182,072          1,895,990
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorised capital
80,000,000 (2003: 80,000,000) ordinary
shares of Rs. 10/- each                                                   800,000            800,000
Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital                    13              531,924            531,924
Reserves                                                13.2              687,725            474,798
                                                                        1,219,649          1,006,722
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term loans - secured                                 14              187,500            262,500
Liabilities against assets subject to finance leas        15                6,813             33,965
Long-term deposits -unsecured                             16               15,170             15,366
Deferred taxation                                         17              170,327            170,754
                                                                          379,810            482,585
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturity of long-term liabilities                 18              100,719             58,137
Short-term finance                                        19                    -             73,127
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities                  20              200,815            200,460
Provision for taxation - net                                               59,593                  -
Unclaimed dividend                                                          8,717              8,468
Proposed dividend                                                         212,769             66,491
                                                                          582,613            406,683
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                             21
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
                                                                         1,895,990        2,182,072
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                                         Note                2004               2003
                                                                                       (Rupees '000)
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SALES-net                                                 22            2,084,955          1,507,662
 Cost of goods sold                                       23            1,369,785          1,357,517
GROSS PROFIT                                                              715,170            150,145
 Administrative expenses                                  24             (57,380)           957,143)
 Selling and distribution expenses                        25             (36,967)           (34,002)
                                                                         (94,347)           (91,145)
                                                                          620,823             59,000
OPERATING PROFIT
 Other income                                             26               12,714             33,332
                                                                          633,537             92,332
Financial charges                                         27            (019,075)           929,617)
Cost of voluntary golden handshake                                              -           (13,488)
Other charges                                             28              (1,894)           (22,675)
Workers' Profit Participation Fund                      20.3             (30,628)            (1,328)
Workers' Welfare Fund                                     20              (8,272)                  -
                                                                         (59,869)           (67,108)
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                                                    573,668             25,224
TAXATION - current                                                      (147,405)           (10,480)
- prior                                                                     (994)            99,000)
- deferred                                                                    427              4,000
                                                          29.2          (147,972)           (15,480)
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION                                                     425,696              9,744
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT BROUGHT FORWARD                                       3,898             30,645
Transfer from general reserve                                                   -             30,000
PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION                                        429,594             70,389
APPROPRIATION:
Proposed dividend � Rs. 4/- per share
(2003: @ Rs. 1.25 per share)                                            (212,769)           (66,491)
Proposed issue of bonus shares @ 25% (1 share for every
4 shares held) (2003 Nil)                                               (132,981)                  -
                                                                        9345,750)           (66,491)
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT CARRIED FORWARD                                      83,844              3,898
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic & diluted                      30             Rs. 8.00           Re. 0.18
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                                   Note                      2004               2003
                                                                                       (Rupees '000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation                                                    573,668             25,224
Adjustments:
Depredation                                         3.1.3 & 3.2.2         139,371            152,412
Return on investments                                                     (4,981)            (7,350)
Gain on sale of fixed assets                          3.1.4 & 26            (317)           (17,148)
Financial charges                                         27               19,075             29,617
Exchange loss                                             28                  239              2,281
Dividend income                                           26              (2,160)            (1,920)
                                                                          151,227            157,892
                                                                          724,895            183,116
Operating profit before working capital changes
(Increase)/Decrease in operating assets
Assets held for disposal                                                      911            (1,400)
Stores and spares                                                       (156,356)             30,724
Stock-in-trade                                                           (30,994)             29,061
Loans, advances, prepayments and other receivables                          5,984              5,646
                                                                        (192,423)             64,031
                                                                         532,472             247,147
Increase /(Decrease) in current liabilities
Short-term finance                                                       (73,127)          (170,401)
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities                                    7,144             33,304
                                                                         (65,983)          (137,097)
                                                                          466,489            110,050
Cash generated from operations
Income tax paid - net                                                    (38,958)                836
Interest paid                                                            (25,864)           (22,250)
Net cash generated from operating activities                              401,667             88,636
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTMTIES
Additions to fixed assets                               3.1.1            (37,841)          (366,052)
Sale proceeds of fixed assets                           3.1.4                 952             21,301
Capital work-in-progress                                                 (77,827)             73,252
Long term advances                                                        (1,578)              (366)
Sale proceeds of investments                                               95,606             66,256
Dividend received                                         26                2,160              1,920
Long-term security deposits                                                   618              5,339
Net cash used in investing activities                                    (17,910)          (198,350)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTMTIES
Long-term loans                                           14             (37,500)            300,000
Lease rentals paid against finance lease                 15.1            (22,070)           (26,108)
Long-term deposits                                                          (196)                111
Dividend paid                                                              66,242            119,125
Net cash (used in) / from financing activities                          (126,008)            154,878
Net cash flows during the year                                            257,749             45,164
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year                    128,661             83,497
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year                          386,410            128,661
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                               CAPITAL RESERVES           REVENUE RESERVES
                                    Issued,                Reserve for
                                  subscribed    Capital     issue of      General    Unappro-        Sub
                                  and paid-up   reserve        bonus      reserve     priated       Total        Total
                                    capital                   shares                   profit
                                                                        (Rupees '000)
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Balance at July 01, 2002            585,824     (3,000)            -     450,000       30,645      477,64    1,063,469
Shares issued on amalgamation        50,600           -            -           -            -           -       50,600
Shares of CEL exchanged on
amalgamation against shares
of CCCL                            (50,600)           -            -           -            -           -     (50,600)
Net profit for the year 2002 -2003        -           -            -                    9,744       9,744        9,744
Adjustment relating
 to amalgamation                    (53,900)      53,900            -           -            -      53,900           -
Cash dividend                             -           -            -           -     (66,491)    (66,491)     (66,491)
Transfer from general reserve             -           -            -    (30,000)       30,000           -            -
Balance at June 30, 2003            531,924      50,900            -     420,000        3,898     474,798    1,006,722
Net profit for the year 2003- 2004        -           -            -           -      425,696     435,696      425,696
Cash dividend                             -           -            -           -    (212,769)    (212,769)   (212,769)
Bonus shares                              -           -      132,981           -    (132,981)           -            -
Balance at June 30, 2004            531,924      50,900      132,981     420,000      83,8.44     687,725    1,219,649
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

The company was incorporated in Pakistan as a public company limited by shares in the year 1981. Its main business activity is manufacturing, selling and marketing of cement. The company started commercial production in May 1985 and is listed on Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Stock Exchanges. The registered office of the company is situated at Modem Motors House, Beaumont Road, Karachi.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in preparing the financial statements are as follows:

2.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan and the requirements of Companies Ordinance, 1984.

Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Accounting Standards as notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Wherever, the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 or directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan differ with the requirements of these standards, the requirements of Companies Ordinance, 1984 or the requirements of the said directives take precedence.

2.2. ACCOUNTING CONVENTION

These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost convention.

2.3. FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION

2.3.1. OWNED ASSETS

Operating fixed assets except land and capital work-in-progress are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Land and capital work-in-progress are stated at cost.

Depredation is charged to income applying the reducing balance method except for computers, which are depreciated by using the straight-line method. Full years depredation is charged on additions during the year while no depredation is charged on assets disposed off.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to income as and when incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and the assets so replaced, if any, are retired. Gains or losses on disposal of assets, if any, are recognized as and when incurred.

The carrying values of fixed assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If such indication exists and where the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable amount, the assets are written down to the recoverable amount.

2.3.2. ASSETS SUBJECT TO FINANCE LEASE

Assets subject to finance lease are initially stated at the lower of present value of minimum lease payments under the lease agreement and the fair value of the assets. The related obligations of the lease are accounted for as liabilities. Assets acquired under finance lease are depreciated on the same basis as per owned assets.

2.4. INVESTMENTS

2.4.1. IN ASSOCIATES

Investments in associates are stated at cost less provision for impairment, if any, in the value of such investments.

2.4.2. HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS

These represent investments with fixed maturity in respect of which the company has the positive intent and ability to hold till maturity. These investments are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently carried at amortised cost.

2.5. ASSETS HELD FOR DISPOSAL

These are stated at estimated net realisable value.

2.6. STORES, SPARES AND LOOSE TOOLS

These are valued at lower of average cost and estimated net realisable value except items-in-transit which are stated at invoice value plus other charges paid thereon to the balance sheet date.

Provision / write off, if required is made in the accounts for slow moving, obsolete and unusable items.

2.7. STOCK-IN-TRADE

Stock-in-trade is valued at the lower of cost and estimated net realizable value.

Cost signifies in relation to:

Raw and packing material - Purchase cost on average basis

Finished goods and work-in-process - Cost of direct material, labour and proportion of manufacturing overheads.

Net realisable value signifies the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less cost of completion and cost necessary to be incurred in order to make the sale.

2.8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

All financial assets and liabilities are recognised at the time when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument and are derecognised in case of assets, when the contractual rights under the instrument are realised, expire or surrendered and in case of liability, when the obligation is discharged, cancelled or expired.

Any gain / loss on the recognition and derecognition of the financial assets and liabilities is included in the profit and loss for the period in which it arises.

2.9. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to Pak Rupee at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated to Pak Rupee at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date.

2.10. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and construction of assets and incurred during the period the activities necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use are in progress, are capitalised as a part of the cost of related asset.

All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

2.11. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For the purpose of cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise current and PLS accounts with the commercial banks.

2.12. REVENUE RECOGNITION

2.12.1. SALES

Revenue front sales is recognized upon passage of title to the customers that generally coincides with physical delivery.

2.12.2. INTEREST AND DIVIDEND

Return on held to maturity investments are recognized on accrual basis using effective yield method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive such income is established.

2.13. REFUND AND CLAIMS

These are recognized on receipt basis.

2.14. STAFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS

2.14.1. GRATUITY SCHEME

The company operates an approved and funded gratuity scheme for all eligible employees who have completed the minimum qualifying period of service. The scheme is administered by the trustees nominated under the trust deed.

The contributions to the scheme are made in accordance with actuarial valuation using Projected Unit Credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised as income or expense when the cumulative unrecognised actuarial gains or losses exceed 10 percent of the higher of defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets as of the end of previous reporting period. These gains or losses are recognised over the expected remaining working lives of the employees participating in the scheme

2.14.2. PROVIDENT FUND

The company operates an approved defined contributory provident fund scheme for all permanent employees who have completed the minimum qualifying period of service. Equal contributions are made by the company and the employees to the fund at the rate of 8.33 percent of basic salary.

2.15. PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognized when the company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

2.16. TAXATION

2.16.1. CURRENT

The charge for current taxation is based on taxable income at the current rate of taxation after taking into account applicable tax credit, rebates and exemption available if any or minimum taxation at the rate of one -half percent of the turnover whichever is higher. However, for income covered under final tax regime, taxation is based on applicable tax rates under such regime.

2.16.2. DEFERRED

Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method for all temporary differences at the balance sheet date between tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

In this regard, the effects on deferred taxation of the portion of income subject to final tax regime is also considered in accordance with the requirement of Technical Release - 27 of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Deferred income tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences and carry forward of unused tax losses, if any, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which such temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.

2.17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The company enters into transactions with related parties on arm's length basis using admissible valuation methods.
3. FIXED ASSETS - TANGIBLE

3.1. OPERATING ASSETS - AT BOOK VALUE

3.1.1. The following is a statement of operating assets.
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                                       Additions/                 Accumulated   Adjustment for                Accumulated         Book        Rate
                            cost at    (Deletions) /   cost at    depreciation  depreciation   Depreciation   depredation        value           %
Description                July 01,     Transfer      June 30,     at July 01,  on (Disposal) /for the year   at June 30,   at June 30,        per
                               2003                       2004          2003      Transfers                         2004          2004       annum
                                                                                (Rupees in 000)
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Freehold land                 1,605            -         1,605             -              -              -                       1,605           -
Leasehold land                6,255            -         6,255             -              -              -             -         6,255           -
Building on freehold land   309,888          835       310,723       207,650              -         10,010       217,660        93,063        5-10
Plant and machinery  (3.1.2,329,174      21,267      2,350,078     1,282,207
                                           (363)                                       (69)        109,294     1,391,432       956,646          10
Power and other installati   42,264          270        42,534        34,103              -            959        35,062         7,472          10
Motor vehicles                7,161        6,692        18,681         4,629              -          2,200         9,678         8,803          20
                                         (1,104)                                      (846)
                                          *6,932                                     *3,895
Quarry, factory and
 laboratory equipments      135,798        4,555       140,353       106,345              -          6,076       111,421        28,932          15
Furniture, fixtures and      29,953        1,972        31,669        18,786          (173)          1,433        20,046        11,623       10-20
office equipment                           (256)
computers                    32,621        3,250        35,871        29,639              -          3,299        32,938         2,933       33.33
2004                      2,894,119       37,841     2,937,769     1,683,359        (1,088)        132,271    1,818,437      1,119,332
                                         (1,723)                                                                  *3,895
                                          *6,932
2003                      2,535,892      366,052     2,894,719     1,560,404       (33,512)        143,735     1,683,359     1,211,360
                                        (37,665)                                    *12,732
                                         *30,440
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3.1.2. These include an amount of Rs. Nil (2003: Rs. 18.112 million) representing the borrowing cost capitalised during the year.

3.1.3. The depreciation for the year has been allocated as follows.
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                                                         Note                2004               2003
                                                                                       (Rupees' 000)
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Manufacturing overheads                                   23              128,792            138,094
Administrative expenses                                   24                2,253              4,037
Selling and distribution expenses                         25                1,226              1,604
                                                                          132,271            143,735
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3.1.4. DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS
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Sr.                                                      Book       Sale      Gain/    Mode of
NoDescription                                 Cost      Value    Proceeds    (Loss)    Disposal      Sold to
                                                      (Rupees '000)
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  Plant and Machinery
1 Crusher syndicator with conveyor             198        160        101       (59)    Tender        M/s Nasir Mineral
                                                                                                     Traders, Nihalpura
2 Crusher syndicator with conveyor             165        134        105       (29)    Tender        M/s Al-Pak Traders,
                                                                                                     Gujranwala
                                               363        294        206       (88)
  Motor vehicles
3.Honda CD7O motor cycle                        68         35         65         30    Insurance     M/s. EFU General
                                                                                       Claim         Insurance, Karachi
4 Honda Civic                                  679         91        307        216    Negotiation   Mrs. Najma Naeem Raut
                                                                                                     Karachi
5.Suzuki Margalla                               52         24        228        204    Negotiation   Mr. Aftab A. Siddiqui,
                                                                                                     Karachi (Employee)
6.Suzuki Mehran                                305        108        132         24    Negotiation   Syed Tahir Abbas,
                                                                                                     Lahore (Employee)
                                             1,104        258        732        474
Furniture, fixtures and Office equipments
7. Air conditioners                            137         46         10       (36)    Negotiation   Aircon De-luxe, Karachi
                                                                                                     and Mr. lshtiaq Ahmed
                                                                                                     Khan, Karachi (Employee)
8. Fax machines                                112         36          3       (33)    Negotiation   Mr. Humayun A. Zuberi,
                                                                                                     Karachi (Employee) and
                                                                                                     Mr. Altaf Hussain, Karachi
                                                                                                     (Employee)
9. Miscellaneous furniture items                 7          1          1          -    Negotiation   Various
                                               256         83         14       (69)
                                             1,723        635        952        317
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3.2. ASSETS SUBJECT TO FINANCE LEASE

3.2.1. The following is a statement of assets subject to finance lease.
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                                                                     Adjustment
                                                     Accumulated            for                 Accumulated                   Rate
                  Coat at    Additions/   Cost at    Depreciation  Depreciation    Depreciation Depreciation  Book value         %
Description       July01,    (Deletions) June 30,     at July 01,            on      for the    at June 30,   at June 30,      per
                     2003    *(Transfers)    2004          2003      * Transfer         year          2004         2004      annum
                                                     (Rupees in '000)
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Plant and machiner 50,000           -      50,000        10,000               -        3,333        13.333       36,667         10
Quarry
Equipment          15,590           -      15,590         4,326               -        1,690         6,016        9,574         15
Vehicles           23,005    *(6,932)      16,073         9,584        *(3,896)        2,077         7,766        8,307         20
2004               88,595    *(6,932)      81,663        23,910        *(3,895)        7,100        27,115       54,548
2003              113,844       5,191      88,595        27,965       *(12,732)        8,677        23,910       64,685
                             *(30,440)
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3.2.2. The depreciation for the year has been allocated as follows.
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                  Note                       (Rupees 000)
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Manufacturing overheads                            23            5,983              7,143
Administrative expenses                            24              774              1,105
Selling and distribution expenses                  25              343                429
                                                                 7,100              8,677
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4. CAPITAL WORK-IN-PROGRESS

Represents advances to suppliers of Rs. 76.589 million against plant and machinery in connection with the project for enhancement of production capacity and balance for certain vehicles.
5. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

5.1. IN ASSOCIATED COMPANY - QUOTED
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Cherat Papersack Limited 240,000 (2003: 240,000) fully paid ordinary shares
of Rs. 10/- each;
market value Rs. 21.120 million (2003: Rs. 22.320 million)      2,800              2,800
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5.2. HELD TO MATURITY INVESTMENTS
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates                                 -             64,657
US Dollar Bonds                                            5.2.1 7,094             32,737
                                                                7,094              97,394
Less: Current maturity
- Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates                               -             64,657
- US Dollar Bonds                                                    -             25,059
                                                                     -             89,716
                                                                 9,894             10,478
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5.2.1. Represents US Dollar Bonds having redemption value of Rs. 7.094 million (2003: Rs. 32.737 million). The above investment carries mark-up at a rate of 1 percent above the LIBOR and will mature by May 2008. These are pledged with a commercial bank against credit facilities.
6. LONG-TERM LOANS - CONSIDERED GOOD
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                             Note                            (Rupees 000)
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Due from:
Executives                                    6.1                5,839              4,310
Employees                                     6.1                2,956              2,381
                                                                 8,795              6,691
Less: Current porti                                            (2,200)            (1,674)
                                                                 6,595              5,017
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6.1. Represents car and other loans provided as per the company's employee loan policy. These loans carry mark-up upto 7 percent per annum (2003: upto 7 percent per annum) and are repayable within 3 to 6 years.

The maximum aggregate amount due from executives at the end of any month during the year was Rs. 5.839 million (2003: Rs. 6.691 million). These advances are secured against the provident fund balance of respective employees.

6.2. All the above loans are outstanding for period less than three years.
7. ASSETS HELD FOR DISPOSAL
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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   Carrying value as at July 01                                  1,400             20,467
Less: Written down during the year                                   -             19,067
Disposals during the year                                          911                  -
                                                                   911                  -
                                                                   489              1,400
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7.1. Represents quarry equipment related stores and spares held for disposal in consequence of the outsourcing of limestone extraction process by the company.
8. STORES, SPARES AND LOOSE TOOLS
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Stores                                                         214,014             71,170
Spares                                                         201,323            191,344
Loose tools                                                        378                502
                                                               415,715            263,016
Add: Spares in transit                                           5,632              1,975
                                                               421,347            264,991
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9. STOCK-IN-TRADE
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                    Note                     (Rupees 000)
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Raw and packing material                             23         16,573             26,436
Work-in-process                                      23         38,388             14,905
Finished goods                                       23         24,970              7,596
                                                                79,931             48,937
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10. LOANS, ADVANCES, PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                Note                         (Rupees 000)
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Current portion of loans due from:
Executives                                                       1,435              1,075
Employees                                                          765                596
                                                 6               2,200              1,674
Advances - unsecured, considered good
Suppliers
Associated companies                          10.1                   -              1,075
Others                                                           7,014              4,403
                                                                 9,214              7,152
Prepayments
Excise duty                                                      9,958              5,340
Rent                                                             1,491              1,574
Others                                                             931              1,582
                                                                12,380              8,496
Other receivables
Accrued return on investments
Octroi                                                             453              1,017
Others                                                              17                 17
                                                                 1,044              1,570
                                                                22,638             17,218
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10.1. Represents balance due from the following.
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Zensoft (Private) Limited                                            -              1,071
Greaves Cotton Air-conditioning (Private) Limited                    -                  4
                                                                     -              1,075
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10.2. The maximum aggregate amount due from associated companies at the end of any month during the year was Rs. Nil (2003: Rs. 1.075 million).
11. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - HELD TO MATURITY
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                      Note                   (Rupees 000)
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Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates                   5.2           -             64,657
US Dollar Bonds                                        5.2           -             25,059
                                                                     -             89,716
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12. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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With banks in:
Current accounts                                                95,236            125,879
PLS accounts                                                   291,008              2,742
                                                               386,244            128,621
Cash in hand                                                       168                 40
                                                               386,410            128,661
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12.1. Effective mark-up rate in respect of PLS accounts ranges from 1 percent to 3 percent per annum (2003: 1.5 percent to 2 percent per annum).
13. SSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL

Fully paid ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each
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Number of shares                                               2004             2003
    2004          2003                                                 (Rupees '000)
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 19,842,000  19,842,000    Issued for cash                  198,420          198,420
 28,290,352  28,290,352    Issued as bonus shares           282,904          282,904
 48,132,352  48,132,352                                     481,324          481,324
                           Shares issued for consideration
 5,060,000   5,060,000     other than cash on amalgamation   50,600           50,600
53,192,352  53,192,352                                      531,924          531,924
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13.1. The following is the details of shares held by the associated companies:
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                       (Number of shares)
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Name of associated companies
Faruque (Private) Limited                                    7,171,036          6,571,036
Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited                               2,508,280          2,508,280
Greaves Pakistan (Private) Limited                             978,985            978,965
Cherat Papersack Limited                                       123,125            123,125
                                                            10,781,406         10,181,406
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13.2. RESERVES

The detailed reconciliation of capital and revenue reserves is disclosed in the statement of changes in equity.
14. LONG-TERM LOANS - SECURED FROM BANKS
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                  Note                       (Rupees 000)
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Term Finance I                                                 175,000            200,000
Term Finance II                                                 87,500            100,000
                                                               262,500            300,000
Current maturity                                   18         (75,000)           (37,500)
                                                               187,500            262,500
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14.1. Represents loans from commercial banks carrying mark-up at the rates specified below and are secured by first pari passu charge on all plant and machinery of the company and demand promissory notes of the value of Rs. 472.62 million. The above loans are repayable in eight bi-annual installments commencing from February 2004.

14.2. During the year 2004, the floating mark-up rates applicable in respect of the above loans were as follows:
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                                                      Term Finance
                                         I                                     II
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July 01, 2003 to March 14, 2004   Treasury bill rate plus 3 percent    Treasury bill rate plus 3 percent
March 15, 2004 to June 14, 2004   KIBOR plus 1 percent                 Treasury bill rate plus 3 percent
June 15, 2004 to June 30, 2004    KIBOR plus 1 percent                              KIBOR plus 1 percent
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15. LIABILITIES AGAINST ASSETS SUBJECT TO FINANCE LEASE

15.1. This represents finance leases entered into with leasing companies for plant and machinery, equipments and vehicles. The total lease rentals due under the various tease agreements aggregate to Rs. 35.444 million (2003: Rs. 62.607 million) and are payable in equal quarterly installments.

Taxes, repairs, replacement and insurance costs are to be home by the lessee. In case of termination of agreement, the lessee has to pay the entire rent for unexpired period.

Financing rates of approximately 9 percent to 11 percent per annum have been used as discounting factor. Purchase options can be exercised by the lessee, paying 5 percent of the leased amount. The movement in the finance lease liability is as follows:
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                                                 2004                       2003
                                        Minimum Lease     Present   Minimum Lease    Present
                                             Payments       Value       Payments       value
                                                        (Rupees in '000)
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Within one year                                28,226      25,719         27,163      20,637
After one year but not more than five ye        7,218       6,813         35,444      33,965
Total minimum lease payments                   35,444      32,532         62,607      54,602
Less: Amount representing finance charge      (2,912)           -        (8,005)           -
Present value of minimum lease payments        32,532      32,532         54,602      54,602
Less: Current portion                        (25,719)     (25,719)       (20,637)   (20,637)
                                                6,813       6,813         33,965      33,965
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16. LONG-TERM DEPOSITS - UNSECURED
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                                                  Note            2004               2003
                                                                            (Rupees '000)
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Dealers                                           16.1          13,208             13,492
Suppliers and contractors16.2                                    1,982              1,874
                                                                15,170             15,366
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16.1. This represents interest-free security deposits from dealers which are repayable / adjustable on cancellation or withdrawal of dealership.

16.2. This represents interest-free security deposits from suppliers and contractors which are repayable / adjustable after the satisfactory execution of the agreements.
17. DEFERRED TAXATION
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Represents the tax effect of temporary differences relating to:
Accelerated tax depreciation allowance                         165,506            190,047
Leased assets                                                    6,550              3,439
Provisions                                                     (1,729)            (7,674)
Tax loss (unassessed)                                                -           (15,058)
                                                               170,327            170,754
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18. CURRENT MATURITY OF LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                               Note                          (Rupees 000)
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Long-term loans                                 14              75,000             37,500
Liabilities against assets
subject to finance leas                       15.1              25,719             20,637
                                                               100,719             58,137
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19. SHORT-TERM FINANCE - SECURED
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                            (Rupees '000)
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Running finance under mark-up arrangements                        19.1             73,127
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19.1. The company has aggregate running finance facilities of Rs. 320 million (2003: Rs. 320 million) from commercial banks at KIBOR plus 1 percent per annum. These arrangements are generally for a period of twelve months and are renewable.

The facilities are secured by way of charge over fixed assets, hypothecation of stock, stores and spares, book debts and demand promissory note and pledge of investments.
20. CREDITORS, ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES

20.1.
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                   Note                      (Rupees 000)
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                                                                10,698             63,703
Accrued liabilities
- Accrued interest / mark-up
- Foreign currency loan                                         12,883             12,887
- Long-term loans - secured                                      4,065              9,518
- Short-term finance - secured                                      78                955
- Finance lease                                                    454                913
- Other accrued liabilities
- Salaries payable                                               1,489              2,180
- Bonus payable                                                  5,575              5,494
-Staff benefits payable                                         15,711             17,119
-Accrued expenses                                               12,464              8,882
                                                                52,719             57,948
Other liabilities
-Advances from customers                                        42,763             22,582
-Staff Provident Fund                                               55                 58
-Retention money                                                   433              4,259
-Payable to staff gratuity fund                     20.2         7,716             16,356
-Insurance payable                                              16,922             12,520
-Workers' Profit Participation Fund                 20.3        30,628              1,328
-Workers' Welfare Fund                                           8,272                  -
-Sales tax payable                                              17,424              9,102
-PSI marking fee                                                 5,813              4,615
-Royalty and excise duty                                         5,338              4,615
-Others                                                          2,034              2,695
                                                               137,398             78,809
                                                               200,815            200,460
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20.1. These include amount of Rs. Nil (2003: Rs. 0.56 million) due to an associated company.
20.2. STAFF GRATUITY FUND
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Present value of the obligation                                 65,469             58,068
Fair value of plan assets                                     (76,555)           (39,529)
Unrecognized actuarial gain /loss)                              18,802            (2,183)
Liability recognized in the accounts                             7,716             16,356
Expenses recognized
Current Service Cost                                             3,661              3,491
Interest Cost                                                    3,484              5,051
Expected return on plan assets                                 (4,285)            (3,657)
Expenses recognized in the income statement                      2,860              4,885
Reconciliation at June 30, 2004
Opening net liability                                           16,356             16,871
Expenses as above                                                2,860              4,885
Contribution paid                                             (11,500)            (5,400)
Closing net liability                                            7,716             16,356
Actual return on plan assets
Expected return on plan assets                                   4,285              3,657
Actuarial gain / (loss) on plan assets                          18,802            (2,183)
Actual Return on plan assets                                    23,087              1,474
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- Discount rate: 9 percent per annum

- Expected rate of increase in salaries: 9 percent per annum

- Expected rate of return on investment: 9 percent per annum
20.3. WORKERS' PROFIT PARTICIPATION FUND
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Balance as at July 01                                            1,328              8,966
Interest thereon                                                    38                116
                                                                 1,366              9,082
Less:  Payments during the year                                  1,366              9,082
                                                                     -                  -
Contribution for the year                                       30,628              1,328
                                                                30,628              1,328
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21. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

21.1. CONTINGENCIES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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                                                                 8,019              8,019
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21.1.2. TAX CONTINGENCIES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                     Note                    (Rupees 000)
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                                                      29         4,320              4,320
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21.2. COMMITMENTS

21.2.1.
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Contracts for capital expenditure in relation to               319,630                  -
 project for enhancement of production capacity
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21.2.2. Guarantee issued by a commercial bank on behalf of the company.
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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                                                                 8,500              8,500
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21.2.3. LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED BY COMMERCIAL BANKS
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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                                                               145,244             20,450
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22. SALES - NET
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Local sales net of trade discounts and volume rebate         2,466,754          2,076,187
Less: Sales tax 22.1                                           364,679            323,865
Excise duty                                                    451,186            541,718
                                                             815,865              865,583
                                                             1,650,889          1,210,604
Export sales net of trade discounts                            434,066            297,058
                                                             2,084,955          1,507,662
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22.1. Includes an amount of Rs. 7.465 million paid under CBR's notification SRO 247(1)/2004 dated May 05, 2004.
23. COST OF GOODS SOLD
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                 Note                        (Rupees 000)
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Raw and packing material consumed
Opening stock                                                   26,436             25,083
Purchases                                                      257,900            221,585
                                                               284,336            246,668
Closing stock                                     9           (16,573)           (25,436)
                                                               267,763            220,232
Duty drawback on exports                                      (10,793)            (4,284)
                                                               256,970            215,948
Manufacturing overheads
Salaries, wages and benefits                   23.1            121,858            117,097
Stores and spares consumed                                      83,035            6.4,622
Fuel and power                                                 718,048            705,835
Rent, rates and taxes                                           32,906             27,688
Insurance                                                       29,491             27,270
Vehicle running expenses                                         8,958              8,987
Travelling and conveyance                                        1,619              1,793
Printing and stationery                                            535                922
Legal and professional charges                                   7,511                444
Laboratory expenses                                              2,290              1,753
Depredation                           3.1.3 & 3.2.2            134,775            145,237
Repairs and maintenance                                          8,657              6,832
Communication expenses                                           1,049              1,004
Miscellaneous manufacturing overheads                            2,025              1,081
Stores written-off                                                 915                590
                                                             1,410,642          1,327,103
Work-in-process
Opening                                                         14,905             19,421
Closing                                           9           (38,388)           (14,905)
Cost of goods manufactured                                   1,387,159          1,331,619
Finished goods
Opening                                                          7,596             33,494
Closing                                           9           (24,970)            (7,596)
                                                             1,369,785          1,357,517
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23.1. Salaries, wages and benefits include Rs. 5.093 million (2003: Rs. 6.508 million) in respect of staff retirement benefits.
24. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                  Note                       (Rupees 000)
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Salaries, wages and benefits                       24.1         33,310             30,315
Travelling and conveyance                                        3,011              2,771
Vehicles running expenses                                        2,160              2,208
Communications                                                   1,542              1,750
Printing and stationery                                          1,529              1,814
Rent, rates and taxes                                            1,278              1,232
Utilities                                                        1,356              1,830
Repairs and maintenance                                          2,284              1,567
Legal and professional charges                                   2,272              1,862
Insurance                                                          587                563
Auditors' remuneration                             24.2          1,612              1,283
Subscription                                                     2,117              2,830
Advertisement                                                      284                762
Staff training expenses                                            100                 44
Entertainment                                                      546                612
Depredation                               3.1.3 & 3.2.2          3,027              5,142
Miscellaneous                                                      365                558
                                                                57,380             57,143
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24.1. Salaries, wages and benefits include Rs. 1.542 million (2003: Rs. 1.830 million) in respect of staff retirement benefits.
24.2. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Audit fee                                                          300                250
Tax, corporate and other services                                1,270                939
Out of pocket expenses                                              42                 94
                                                                 1,612              1,283
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25. SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                    Note                     (Rupees 000)
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Salaries, wages and benefits                         25.1       20,843             18,822
Travelling and conveyance                                          585                764
Staff training expenses                                            132                131
Vehicle running expenses                                         1,178              1,146
Communications                                                   2,089              2,115
Printing and stationery                                            474                500
Rent, rates and taxes                                            1,070                946
Utilities                                                        1,834              1,698
Repairs and maintenance                                            599                319
Insurance                                                          284                266
Advertisement                                                    1,007                726
Entertainment                                                       39                 39
Depreciation                                3.1.3 & 3.2.2        1,569              2,033
Export expenses                                                  3,649              1,887
License and subscription                                           493              1,431
Miscellaneous                                                    1,122              1,179
                                                                36,967             34,002
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25.1. Salaries, wages and benefits include Rs. 1.174 million (2003: Rs. 1.242 million) in respect of staff retirement benefits.
26. OTHER INCOME
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                    Note                     (Rupees 000)
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Return on Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates                   4,643              6,045
Return on US Dollar Bonds                                          338              1,305
Profit on PLS accounts with banks                                2,091                363
Gain on disposal of fixed assets                     3.1.4         317             17,148
Dividend income from associated company                          2,160              1,920
Scrap sales                                                      1,400              2,782
Miscellaneous income                                             1,765              3,769
                                                                12,714             33,332
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27. FINANCIAL CHARGES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Mark-up on long-term loan                                       12,577              5,850
Financial charges on lease arrangements                          4,696              10503
Mark-up on short-term running finance and bank charges           1,802             13,264
                                                                19,075             29,617
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28. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                   Note                      (Rupees 000)
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Donations                                           28.1        1,574              1,211
Interest on WPPF                                    20.3           38                116
Assets held for disposal written down at net realisable value       -             19,067
Loss on sale of assets held for disposal                           43                  -
Exchange loss - net                                               239              2,281
                                                                  239             22,675
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28.1. Recipients of donation do not include any donee in whom any Director or his spouse had any interest.
29. TAXATION

The assessments of the company for and up to the tax year 2003 have been completed. However, the department has filed an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), for assessment year 2002-2003, in respect of certain disallowances that resulted in an additional tax demand of Rs. 4.320 million. The management considers that the outcome of the appeal would be favourable and hence no provision has been made in the financial statements.

29.1. Relationship between accounting profit and tax expense

Profit before tax: 573,668

Less: Profit subject to final tax regime: 118,431

Profit subject to normal taxation: 455,237

29.2. TAX EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR

Tax charge on profit subject to normal taxation at the rate of 35 percent: 159,333

Tax effects of expenses inadmissible for tax purposes: 1,447

Tax effects of income subject to lower rate of tax: (648)

Tax effects on finalization of assessments relating to prior years: (6,064)

Effects on deferred taxation of final tax regime on exports: (11,674)

Tax liability under final tax regime: 5,426

Others: 152

Tax expense for the year: 147,972

Average effective tax rate on accounting profit is 26 percent.

29.3. Corresponding figures in respect of relationship between accounting profit and tax expense are not reported for the reason that the tax liability for the preceding year was determined under final tax regime and minimum taxation which was based on turnover.
30. EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
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                                                                  2004               2003
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Net profit for the year after tax                              425,696              9,744
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue
during the year                                             53,192,352         53,192,352
Earnings per share                                            Rs. 8.00           Re. 0.18
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31. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Yield / Mark-up rate risk

The company's exposure to interest rate risk and the effective rates on its financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2004 are summarized as follows:
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                                                2004                                                               2003
                         INTEREST BEARING                      NON-                 INTEREST BEARING                            NON-
                          Less than   One to               INTEREST        Total    Less than       One to                  INTEREST        Total
                           One year Five years      Total   BEARING                 one year    Five years        Total      BEARING
                                                (Rupees in '000)                                              (Rupees in '000)
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Financial assets:
Long-term investments             -    7,094        7,094     2,800        9,894      89,716    7,678 97,394      2,800      100,194
Long-term security deposi         -        -            -     3,061        3,061           -             -            -        3,679        3,679
Loans and advances            2,200    8,795        8,795     3,041       16,836       1,674         5,017        6,691        7,031       13,722
Cash and bank balances      291,008        -      291,008    95,402      386,410       2,742             -      125,919      128,661
                            293,208   13,689      306,897   109,304      416,201      94,132        12,695      106,827      139,429      246,256
Financial Liabilities:
Long-term loans              75,000  187,500      262,500         -      262,500      37,500       262,500      300,000            -      300,000
Liabilities against assets
 subject to finance lease    25,719    6,813       32,532         -       32,532      20,637        33,965       54,602            -       54,602
Long-term deposits                -        -            -    15,170       15,170           -             -            -       15,366       15,366
Short-term finance                                                -            -      73,127             -       73,127            .       73,127
Creditors, accrued and
 other liabilities                -        -            -   125,624      125,624           -             -            -      164,551      164,551
Unclaimed dividend                -        -            -     8,717        8,717           -             -            -        8,468        8,468
                            100,719  194,313      295,032   149,611      444,543     131,264       296,465      427,729      188,385      616,114
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Effective interest rates for the monetary financial assets and liabilities are mentioned in the respective notes to the financial statements.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognised at the reporting date if counter parties failed to perform as contracted. The company does not have exposure to credit risk, as the company receives advance against sales.

LIQUIDITY RISK

The company applies prudent risk management policies by maintaining sufficient cash and bank balances and by keeping committed credit lines. At the balance sheet date the company has unavailed credit facility of Rs. 320 million (2003: Rs. 246.873 million).

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT

Foreign currency risk arises mainly where investments, receivables, loans and payables are denominated in foreign currencies. As at the balance sheet date, the carrying value of assets exposed to exchange risk is Rs. 7.094 million (2003: Rs. 32.737 million).

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying value of all financial assets and liabilities reflected in the financial statements approximate their fair values.
32. REMUNERATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES
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                                       2004                                  2003
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                           Chief                                Chief
                       Executive   Directors   Executives   Executive   Directors   Executives
                                               (Rupees '000)
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Managerial remuneration    2,812      5,626        58,429       2,352       4,877       49,991
Housing allowance            437      1,452        18,198         397       1,344       17,207
Retirement benefits          360        624         6,864         320         550        6,359
Utilities                    399        523         3,512         357         473        3,321
Leave fare                     -        312         3,502           -         275        3,299
                           4,008      8,537        90,505       3,426       7,519       80,177
Number                         1          2           166           1           2          159
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The chief executive, a director and an executive have been provided with furnished accommodation. Further, the chief executive, directors and some executives are also provided with the use of company maintained cars, telephone facility, utilities and some other facilities, which are reimbursed at actual to the extent of their entitlements.

The aggregate amount charged in the financial statements for the year for fee to 4 directors amounted to Rs. 0.034 million (2003: 5 directors - Rs. 0.062 million).
33. CAPACITY - CLINKER
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                                             (Rupees 000)
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Installed capacity                                             750,000            750,000
Actual production                                              774,000            656,416
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34. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Related parties comprise related group companies, local associated companies, directors and executives. The Company in the normal course of business carries out transactions with various related parties.

Amounts due from and to related parties, amounts due from executives and remuneration of directors and executives are disclosed in the relevant notes. Other material transactions with related parties are given below:
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                                                                  2004               2003
                                                       Note                  (Rupees 000)
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Purchase of explosives                                          12,576              6,923
Purchase of packing material                                   188,206            187,767
Dividend received                                       26       2,160              1,920
Dividend paid                                                   12,727             24,249
Other services                                        34.1       2,308              1,703
Royalty                                                         11,706              9,397
Contribution to staff provident and gratuity fund               16,449             10,095
Insurance premium                                               20,324             19,195
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34.1. Transactions between the company and its associated undertakings are carried out on an arm's length basis and the related price is determined in accordance with the admissible valuation method. Additionally, certain actual administrative expenses are being shared amongst associated undertakings.
35. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

The number of employees at the balance sheet date is 720 (2003: 690).
36. DATE OF AUTHORISATION

These financial statements were authorised for issue on September 15, 2004 by the Board of Directors of the company.
37. GENERAL

- Figures presented in these financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand rupees.

- Certain prior years figures have been re-arranged, wherever necessary consequent upon changes in current year's presentation. However, there were no material reclassifications.

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