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An honest look at import policy is needed
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Videos
The growing e-sports industry of Pakistan | Profit Explains
Original Story:
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/04/03/pakistan-has-a-nascent-esports-industry-that-can-grow-much-bigger/
Is the PSL good business? For the PCB, yes. For the teams, not so much | Profit Explains
Original Story:
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/02/20/is-the-psl-good-business-for-the-pcb-yes-for-the-teams-not-so-much/
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