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Asia/Karachi |
sialkot time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours ahead |
Sialkot, Pakistan: The Sporting Goods Manufacturing Capital
Located in the northeastern Punjab province of Pakistan, adjacent to the India-Pakistan border, Sialkot is an important industrial and economic center of Pakistan. The city is globally renowned for its sporting goods manufacturing industry, producing about 70% of the world's soccer balls, as well as a large number of surgical and medical instruments, and leather products, and is known as the "Sporting Goods Capital of the World".
History and Cultural Characteristics
Sialkot has a history of more than 2000 years and was once an ancient Buddhist cultural center. The city retains many remnants of Mughal architecture, including the famous Sialkot Fort. The region is renowned for its craft traditions, with hand embroidery and copperware making listed in the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Economic and Industrial Strengths
As Pakistan's foremost export-oriented industrial city, Sialkot is home to over 10,000 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. It produces sports equipment that has provided official balls for international events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. The city is also home to Pakistan's first privately owned international airport, aiding its global trade.
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Today is 2026-02-27
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