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  Sialkot - LoveToKnow 1911
SIALKOT, or Sealkote, a town and district of British India, in the Lahore division of the Punjab.
Sialkot is above the average of the Punjab in fertility.
Sialkot is reputed to be healthy; it is Free from excessive heat, judged by the common standard of the Punjab; and its average annual rainfall varies from 3 5 in.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Sialkot   (492 words)

  
  Sialkot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sialkot (Urdu: سیالکوٹ) is a city in the north of Pakistan situated at the feet of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir and near the Chenab river.
Sialkot was wrested from the control of the Pathans by two Sikh leaders, Jhanda Singh and Ganda Singh (sons of the leader of the Bhangi Misl, Hari Singh Dhillon), who represented the Bhangi Misl.
The railway branch from Wazirabad to Sialkot was extended to Jammu in 1890.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sialkot   (3130 words)

  
 Sialkot District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sialkot district is one of the distrcits of Pakistan.
The Sialkot district lies south of the Gujrat district, the state of Jamu, and Kashmir, while Narowal district is to the southeast and Gujranwala district is situated to the west.
Sialkot is hot and humid during the summer and cold during the winter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sialkot_District   (471 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sialkot International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot (Urdu/Punjabi: سیالکوٹ) is a city situated in the northern part of the Punjab province in Pakistan at the feet of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river.
On February 26 2001, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan with the approval of Ministry of Defence for the construction of the international airport in Sialkot.
On March 26 2005, The first plane landed on the newly constructed Sialkot International Airport runway, that was built to handle a fully loaded Boeing 747 as SIAL future plans involved dealing with heavy aircraft for cargo imports and exports.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sialkot_International_Airport   (1286 words)

  
 SIALKOT, or SEALKOTE - Online Information article about SIALKOT, or SEALKOTE
Sialkot is reputed to be healthy; it is See also:
history of Sialkot is closely interwoven with that of the See also:
SIAM (known to its inhabitants as Muang Thai)
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SHA_SIV/SIALKOT_or_SEALKOTE.html   (645 words)

  
 Introduction of Sialkot :: OurSialkot.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot is a city and district in province province of Pakistan.
Sialkot was established almost 4000 years ago and had been a famous valley even in its past.
Sialkot's per capita income is almost double the national per capita income.
oursialkot.com /sialkot/index.php   (331 words)

  
 ENOC - European Network of Ombudspeople for Children - Stitching Footballs: voices of children in Sialkot, Pakistan
This situation analysis places children at the centre of the debate and allows their voices to be heard; they are voices which ask questions and raise issues which may be difficult for all involved - in the private sector, pressure groups, government and international organisations.
The main challenge for the Sialkot programme is to ensure that the proposed changes in football production result in sustainable improvements to children's lives, through protecting and enhancing household incomes and improving the quality of education so that children have more incentive to go to school.
Sialkot District is well supplied with existing primary schools; these should be strengthened by improving the quality and relevance of education and training, rather than building new facilities.
www.crin.org /enoc/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=1177&flag=report   (1883 words)

  
 <<:: The City of Sialkot ::>>
The city of Sialkot is considered to be one of the most historical cities in the sub-continent.
Sialkot is a city of culture and industry.
Of late, the city of Sialkot has worn a new look with the newly laid roads, erection of crossing, installation of street lights, construction of new buildings and renovation of old buildings.
www.nets.edu.pk /murray/skt_city/skt_city.htm   (351 words)

  
 Sialkot - Jat land Wiki
Sialkot is a city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab.
It is believed that the name of the city means "Fort of the Sia" the Sial being a particular gotr of Jats who founded the city in ancient times.
Maharaja Shalendra was a Jat king of Sialkot in fifth century.
www.jatland.com /home/Sialkot   (149 words)

  
 Sialkot
Sialkot (Urdu: سیالکوٹ;) is a city in the north of Pakistan.
Situated under the feet of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir and near the Chenab river, Sialkot about 125 km north of Lahore and only a few kilometers from the city of Jammu in India.
Sialkot is inhabitated by the people of Punjab comprising a population of approximately 3,000,000.
www.pakrishta.com /WebPages/SearchEngine/Page100/Key97Sialkot.htm   (384 words)

  
 Nov 1999, Sialkot - Pakistan The football industry From Child Labour to Workers' Rights
In the district of Sialkot, most of the children going to state schools don' t have classes in a building, but under the shade of trees which doesn't protect them enough from the scorching sun in summer and from the cold in winter.
Among the 972 primary schools of the Tehsil sub-district of Sialkot, 484 are outdoor schools.
Since the start of the programme in Sialkot in December 1997, NRSP has used the database of SCF to identify those villages with a high proportion of families involved in sewing footballs.
www.cleanclothes.org /publications/child_labour.htm   (4621 words)

  
 Business Lessons from Sialkot
Sialkot is an old city in Pakistan with many thousands of years of history, but these days the city is mostly known for its export oriented industries and business culture.
The mean income of Sialkot's 800,000 residents is almost double the national average and inside Pakistan the city is infamous for the constant stream of nouveau riche it produces with regularity.
This is the approach preferred by Sialkot's entrepreneurs and this is the reason for their success: Sialkot's entrepreneurs count on changing market conditions to provide them with opportunities and are not saddled with the emotional baggage of the next big idea.
www.techuser.net /bizlessons.html   (1316 words)

  
 clickSialkot.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot is a city situated in Punjab province of Pakistan.
Famous Fort of Sialkot is still there but it is in the shape of a small hill now.
Sialkot is also the birth place of Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, commonly known as Allama Iqbal.
www.clicksialkot.com   (186 words)

  
 Sialkot - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Sialkot, city in north-east Pakistan, in Punjab Province.
The city is a rail junction, and a major trade and processing centre.
Iqbal, Sir Muhammad (1873-1938), Pakistani philosopher, poet, and political leader, born in Sialkot, India (now Pakistan).
au.encarta.msn.com /Sialkot.html   (54 words)

  
 Six swept away by floods in Sialkot, Narowal -DAWN - National; August 5, 2003
SIALKOT, Aug 4: Six youths, two of them who went bathing in a playful mood, were swept away by flash floods caused in almost all parts of Sialkot and Narowal.
As of now, the Met office recorded 220mm of rain in Sialkot city, submerging all the streets and roads in the low-lying areas under four to five feet flood water.
Nazim Mian Naeem Javed and the Sialkot DCO have declared an emergency and put all the departments concerned on red alert.
www.dawn.com /2003/08/05/nat30.htm   (660 words)

  
 SkyscraperCity - Sialkot: International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot is a small city of Pakistan with a population of 300,000.
Sialkot is also an industrial city of Pakistan, and produces the best leather and sporting goods, and supplies sport goods to major events like the Olympics, and also the recent Euro Cup 2004.
Sialkot International Airport is destined to become the first choice for large volumes of air cargo and passenger traffic that already exists in the areas around it.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=125953   (4035 words)

  
 Sialkot
Allama Iqbaal Pakistan's greatest philosopher and poet was born and raised in Sialkot.
Sialkot also assembles 25,000 soccer balls a month for the sporting goods firm Adidas.
Sialkot koftars (or Damascene craftsmen) were famous during the Mughal period for their fine swords and daggers, but the introduction of the rifle in 1957, put them out of business.
members.tripod.com /anadilskt/sialkot.htm   (240 words)

  
 Pakissan.com; Promotion of agriculture: laser technology being introduced in Sialkot
SIALKOT (March 27 2004): Sialkot District Government has adopted special measures for the promotion and expansion of agriculture on modern and scientific lines in the district.
Official sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that the Sialkot District Government was spending Rs 20 million during the current fiscal year on introducing laser technology for land levelling and improvement of watercourses in the district.
The overall condition of wheat crop is quite satisfactory in the area and it is expected that the production of wheat crop would be exceeded as compared to the previous year that will help in attaining the fixed target easily.
www.pakissan.com /english/news/2004/mar/promotion.of.agriculture.shtml   (326 words)

  
 OLP - Sialkot Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot, the hub of exporters is the largest export goods manufacturer in Pakistan.
Sialkot is a distinguished commercial and industrial center of Punjab.
OLP established the Sialkot Office in 1990 where it has assisted local industries to stand on firm ground by offering its extensive leasing services.
www.orixpakistan.com /Branches/sialkot.htm   (133 words)

  
 clickSialkot.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot International Airport to be constructed on Build Own and Operate (BOO) Basis by Sialkot International Airport Limited under the auspices of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Civil Aviation Authority with the approval of Ministry of Defence for construction of an Airport at Sialkot on 26th February 2001 at SCCI.
A public limited company namely Sialkot International Airport Limited (Proposed) under the auspices of SCCI is being formed.
www.clicksialkot.com /airport1.htm   (497 words)

  
 Airport Technology - Sialkot International Airport
Sialkot International Airport is currently being constructed on a 1,050ac site situated 14km west of Sialkot in Pakistan.
In February 2001, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan with the approval of Ministry of Defence for the construction of Sialkot International Airport.
The new bridge started in early 2005 is situated about 10km away from Sialkot International Airport and when completed in late 2007 will reduce the distance between the cities located on either side of the river.
www.airport-technology.com /projects/sialkot   (1051 words)

  
 Search: Sialkot - FOX News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sialkot (Urdu:) is a city in the north of Pakistan situated at the feet of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir and near the Chenab river.
Sialkot was the birthplace of the famous poet...
Sialkot district lies south of the Gujrat district...
search.foxnews.com /_1_263OT7302J4WHFD__info.foxnws/search/web/Sialkot   (668 words)

  
 Sialkot Home Page
Sialkot was the birthplace of the famous poet-philosopher Dr. Alama Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Asghar Sodai and houses several shrines, including that of the first Sikh guru, Nanak.
Sialkot is an industrial city of Pakistan, If ever Jammu and Kashmir will be liberated then Sialkot will be the gateway to Kashmir.
Sialkot produces a big ammount of income for Pakistan because of its exports.
www.webziner.com /pakistan/sialkot.htm   (310 words)

  
 Sialkot, Pakistan, Pictures
The city is a rail junction and a major trade and processing center.
The chief points of interest are the shrine of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, and a 12th-century fort.
In pakistan day military vehical used to come and made a trip with children around the town (I lived otside town).Colorful light display was great attraction and Punjabi boys Yelled "Balleh, Balleh".
www.greatestcities.com /Asia/Pakistan/Sialkot_city.html   (153 words)

  
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In 1996, an ILO study in the Sialkot region estimated that more than 7,000 Pakistani children between the ages of 5 and 14 stitched balls on a regular, full-time basis; some worked as long as 10 to 11 hours a day.
A research team visited 23 villages in the Sialkot region to determine whether or not children continued to work on soccer ball production either within village stitching centers or at home, and whether new educational opportunities had been offered to these children through the ILO program.
ILRF recognizes that the problem of eliminating child labor from any industry is a difficult one, and that the 18-month time frame agreed to in the 1997 Partners' Agreement may be insufficient to deal with this task.
www.laborrights.org /projects/foulball/foulball.html   (3504 words)

  
 FootBallPakistan.com - Sialkot city vital player in FIFA football World Cup
SIALKOT: On the eve of the FIFA Football World Cup 2006 to be held in Germany from June 9, Sialkot has so far exported over 55.8 million footballs worth more than Rs 8.5 billion.
The success story of Sialkot based industries is based on the unmatched skill and craftsmanship of local workers.
A rush of cargo agents is witnessed at the Sialkot Dry Port for clearance and dispatch of soccer ball consignments well before the commencement of the World Cup, while the Collectorate of Customs Sambrial has also extended the working hours of the export section and PRAL to facilitate exporters.
www.footballpakistan.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2033&Itemid=15   (580 words)

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