Sialkot - Sialkot

Sialkot is an industrial city in Pakistani Punjab.

background

The ancient place Sakala is often identified with Sialkot. Today's industrial city has global significance in two product sectors: medical technology - 80% of the world's demand for surgical instruments are manufactured here - and sporting goods - high-quality cricket and hockey sticks and 80% of the world's demand for soccer balls come from Sialkot. The products are mainly manufactured in small and very small businesses and unfortunately also with the use of child labor. See also shopping.

getting there

By plane

Sialkot Airport is served by Islamabad and Karachi. There are international connections, among others. with Dubai.

By train

By bus

In the street

By boat

mobility

Tourist Attractions

activities

shop

• Sporting goods for numerous types of sport are produced in around 10,000 small and very small businesses in and around Sialkot. Including high-quality, professional items such as cricket and hockey sticks. In particular, 80% of the world's footballs are produced by hand in Sialkot.
• Surgical instruments: 80% of world demand is produced in Sialkot by approx. 2000 small and very small businesses. So here you can find scalpels, clamps and the like. as a souvenir.

The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce organizes show trips to the above-mentioned manufacturing companies, where you can also shop.

Other well-known products from Sialkot are leather goods and motorcycle clothing.

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

health

Practical advice

trips

literature

Web links

http://www.sialkot.gov.pk - Official website of Sialkot