{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a0bdec13170e0e4b50df91/66a0bdf1277f155f1519bef0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Footballs to Airports: Sialkot’s Self-Made Triumph (Part One)","description":"<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https://flywheeleconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sialkot-part-one.mp3\"></audio></figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Sialkot in the Punjab Province of Pakistan received worldwide attention when it was discovered that it produced about 70% of the world's footballs, including those used during the 2022 world cup. But Sialkot's story goes far beyond the beautiful game. In 2007, this remarkable &#8216;island of excellence' completed an international airport that it had built of a public-private partnership, the first of its kind in Pakistan.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode dives into the incredible tale of Sialkot's rise. We'll explore the vision, the hard work, and the unwavering community spirit that propelled this enterprising city to international stardom.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special thanks to our guest host Jaffer Askari and to our guests: Adnan Ghumman (Economist, World Bank), Sohail Nasir Ghuman (Director Marketing, Leatherfield) and Salamat Ali (Economic Adviser &#8211; Trade Policy Analysis, The Commonwealth Secretariat)</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website: @flywheeleconomics.com</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socials: @flywheeleconomics</p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https://flywheeleconomics.com/2024/07/18/from-footballs-to-airports-sialkots-self-made-triumph-part-one/\">From Footballs to Airports: Sialkot's Self-Made Triumph (Part One)</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://flywheeleconomics.com\">Flywheel Economics</a>.</p>","author_name":"Flywheel Economics"}