Time Zone |
Asia/Karachi |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Dhigri (Dera Ghazi Khan) is an important city in the southern Punjab province of Pakistan, located along the Indus River and historically a strategic location connecting Sindh and Balochistan. The area is predominantly agricultural, producing cotton, wheat and sugarcane, and is one of Pakistan's important food and cotton producing regions. The city takes its name from the title of Ghazi Khan, a British colonial officer in the 19th century, and its old town retains its Mughal-era architecture, with mosques and traditional markets full of rich local flavor. Digri is also the commercial center of the surrounding area and is well known for its handicrafts such as embroidered carpets and pottery. As a multicultural city with a predominantly Punjabi and Baloch population, the local festivals and celebrations are a blend of different ethnic traditions, showcasing Pakistan's rich cultural heritage.
Aleppo, a historic city in northern Syria, is located in Aleppo province near the Turkish border and was once an important trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient city of more than 8,000 years incorporates the imprints of Arab, Persian, and Roman civilizations, and its magnificent citadel, ancient mosques, and traditional bazaars (such as the Great Market of Aleppo) showcase a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in Syria, Erek has long been a regional economic and cultural center throughout its history, and despite the damage caused by the conflict in recent years, its unique architectural and human heritage continues to attract the world's attention, and it is now gradually moving towards recovery and reconstruction.