Pakistan floods disrupt Sialkot’s global exports and supply chains
Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
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Sialkot in Pakistan is world-famous for its sports goods and surgical tools. Industries there export billions of dollars’ worth of products each year. But recent floods have left streets under water, factories idle and supply chains disrupted.
Breakdown
- Floodwaters swept through Sialkot, damaging homes, businesses, and rice crops.
- Up to 40% of the rice crop may be destroyed, raising concerns about food prices. 36s
- Sialkot is a major exporter, producing 70% of the world’s hand-stitched footballs and surgical instruments. 1m 4s
- Floods disrupted supply chains, halting exports and damaging the city’s global reputation. 1m 16s
- Recovery efforts have begun, but rebuilding trust in global markets remains a challenge. 1m 51s