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Special Pakistan's oldest shoemakers struggle to keep the craft alive

Pakistan's oldest shoemakers struggle to keep the craft alive

  • Last generation of septuagenarian and octogenarian artisans worry about the future of their profession
  • Competitive markets and shortage of skilled workers pose key challenges for factory owners
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