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Experts stress hiring on merit in energy sector
Say people on key posts should have scientific knowledge, vision to undertake reforms
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PPP, STP join hands for ‘Sindh’s rights’
Raise issues of NFC award, census, water troubles, islands
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PLL again invites bids for LNG terminal capacity
Seeks offers from private sector to allocate idle capacity for short term
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Korangi, Landhi shopkeepers move SHC
Court admits plea against demolition of 312 shops for immediate hearing
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Pakistan records 18.3% jump in exports
Commerce adviser says country has achieved highest ever exports in December
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Cement, steel prices rise once again
Higher global prices for coal, steel scrap drives local price hike
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Pace of inflation lowest in five months
Slowdown to 8% comes amid improvement in supplies of perishable food items
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Govt offers Rs450b to IPPS to clear circular debt
Proposes to make payment to 47 companies over a period of one year
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Republican-led Senate defies Trump, overrides defence bill veto
Senate secures two-thirds majority needed to override president's veto
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UK reactivates emergency hospitals as coronavirus cases surge
An email to staff from the Royal London Hospital says it is now in 'disaster medicine mode'
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NCOC may delay school exams, says minister
Education Minister Mahmood tells delegation govt aware of problems being faced by private schools
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2020 marked with ‘Indian oppression’ of Kashmiris
FO voices concern over continued incarceration of leadership
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US coronavirus cases surpass 20 million mark
Experts believe worst is yet to come as health care workers brace for surge in cases, deaths after holiday gatherings
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Gunmen kill Afghan radio journalist in car ambush
Besmullah Adel Aimaq, editor-in-chief of Voice of Ghor radio, was killed en route to Firoz Koh city
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WHO emergency Covid-19 vaccine listing aims to lift access in poor countries
UN health agency says it will work with regional partners to tell national health authorities about two-dose shot
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‘India approves AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, country's first’
India wants to start administering the vaccine soon, most likely by Wednesday, say sources
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Trees worth millions reduced to ashes in K-P forest fire
Forest department fails to contain the blaze that broke out on Thursday in hilly areas of Ayubia and Galyat
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Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from US business groups
Bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on Dec. 31, but will be extended until March 31, 2021
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Iran commander vows 'resistance' a year after Soleimani killing
Iran’s FM accuses Trump of attempting to fabricate pretext to attack Iran, says Tehran would defend itself forcefully
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Tencent games removed from Huawei app store over revenue dispute
Tencent and Huawei failed to reach an agreement on revenue sharing
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Tech, cross-border activities set to drive Asia M&A next year
High technology and telecommunications companies surged to a 23% share of deal value
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Sony to launch PlayStation 5 in India in February
Preorders for PS5 will begin on January 12 and will be available for orders at major retailers
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In dueling New Year messages, Trump reflects while Biden looks ahead
Trump yet to formally concede his November election defeat to his Democratic rival
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From the highways to the skies: Pakistan's famous truck art goes airborne
A flying academy paints a two-seater aircraft with colourful technique aiming to promote tourism in Pakistan
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Australia changes National Anthem wording to reflect Indigenous history
There is now a renewed focus on Indigenous empowerment amid the Black Lives Matter movement
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Islamic state claims knife attack in capital of Russia’s southern Chechnya
Two assailants killed one policeman and injured another
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China reports 19 new Covid-19 cases vs 25 a day earlier
The total number of cases in mainland China now stands at 87,071, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,634
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In northern France, first trucks cross new customs border with UK
Customs formalities on the island nation’s frontier with Europe return for the first time in several decades
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K-P CM announces rebuilding vandalised Hindu temple
Says several of those involved in attack arrested; vows to protect worship places of minorities
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Arteta says Arsenal looking to loan players out as Kolasinac joins Schalke
Left-back defender made only one league appearance this season and was used mainly in cup competitions
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Man Utd boss Solskjaer hails improved mentality ahead of Villa clash
Red Devils can move level with Liverpool at the summit if they beat Dean Smith's men later on Friday
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Juventus face uphill battle as Serie A resumes
Leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo spent part of that period in Dubai, a trip that raised eyebrows in Italy
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Real Madrid's character to be tested by rampant Celta Vigo
Zidane's men are currently second in the table, two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid
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Haaland back in action as Bundesliga returns from mini-break
The prolific Norwegian prodigy has missed the last four league games and the last seven in all competitions
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Man Utd's Cavani suspended by FA for three games over use of racial term
33-year-old used the word "negrito" in an Instagram post last month before taking it down and apologising
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Qatari 'Superman' al-Attiyah ready to flex Dakar muscles in Saudi
50-year-old rally driver has won the reincarnated race in 2011, 2015 and 2019
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Bitcoin touches record above $29,000, extending 2020 rally
Bitcoin’s potential for quick gains, as well as expectations it could become a mainstream payment method
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Chelsea confirm £32.5m profit despite Covid-19 hit on revenue
Blues were able to post a profit off the back of their qualification to the UCL and money made from player sales
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Man Utd, Man City to play rescheduled Premier League games in January
Manchester clubs who also play each other in the League Cup semi-final on Jan. 6
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Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open citing Covid-19 concerns
The tournament serves as a warm-up for the Australian Open in Melbourne
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Saints' Hasenhuettl cleared to end isolation ahead of Liverpool clash
53-year-old took charge of Tuesday's 0-0 draw with West Ham United via video link
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'Handbrake off', A-League breaks free from Football Australiav
New structures will be put in place throughout the remainder of the 2020/21 season
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Leicester defender Evans extends contract to 2023
32-year-old Northern Ireland international has made 89 appearances in all competitions
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Crowds fill streets in China's pandemic-hit Wuhan, celebrate New Year
As per tradition, hundreds gathered in front of the old Hankow Customs House building
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Subdued Brazil New Year celebrations met with silence in Covid-19 ward
Brazil reported 56,773 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours
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Highs and lows in a turbulent diplomatic year
Despite an ever present threat from India, Pakistan managed to finally broker a deal between the US and Taliban
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Dream of viable economy remains ever elusive
Halfway into its term, PTI’s inability to bring necessary course correction overshadows minor gains in 2020
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Court issues notices over plea seeking promotion
The bench was informed that Jumani hadn’t been promoted for the past 30 years
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SC rejects petition of sacked cop
Saeed ur Rehman had been nominated in a murder case
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Transport projects remained on pause
While BRT stays in limbo, reports claim partially restored KCR is running in losses
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Information Minister Tarar slams ‘malicious campaign’ against Pakistan’s peace role
Information minister says propaganda aimed at undermining Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability
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Fact check: Viral visual of ARY News bulletin claiming Imran Khan will be released this week is fabricated
Head of assignment at ARY News says, 'This is false information. We never broadcast this news'
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Interior ministry orders NCCIA probe into Cambridge paper leaks
Government says Cambridge will strengthen safeguards after repeated examination paper controversies
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Search underway after Gwadar University VC, pro vice chancellor go missing in Balochistan's Mastung
Local administration, police, security forces conduct inspections of checkpoints and vehicles
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan ties growing stronger consistently: PM Shehbaz
Both countries agree to enhance capacity-building cooperation between their judicial systems
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Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Says missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'
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Inside Pakistan’s illicit cigarette crisis: How tax policy backfired
A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives
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DPM Dar chairs meeting on tax policy proposals for forthcoming budget
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures
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PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example
Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes
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FO reaffirms commitment to dialogue, rejects ‘misleading’ int'l media reports on regional tensions
Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'
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Efforts underway to secure additional gas supplies to meet energy requirements: petroleum minister
Says govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions
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HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates
Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha
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Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation
ISPR says seven terrorists also killed in Barkhan's Nosham area
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IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
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Centre, K-P aligned on terror fight: Asif
Minister warns Kabul of similar response as India last year
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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IPO launches digital transformation drive
DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months
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US delegation discusses trade with FinMin
American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities
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Pakistan, China expand cooperation
Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks
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Trade deficit fears mount
Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify
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Pakistan hit by 13% drop in capitalisation; HMB enters Frontier Index, SEARL exits
Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold
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State Bank receives $1.3b IMF disbursement
Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola
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Meeting pushes for boosting ports' efficiency
Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo
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PM hands budget-making to Dar
FinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM
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KSE-100 drops 1,465 points amid oil price concerns, geopolitical uncertainty
Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session
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Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF
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Senior UK minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Starmer signals he will fight on as formal contest to replace him yet to be triggered
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Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
'But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country,' FM Araghchi says
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Urges regional cooperation with Kabul at SCO security meeting
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Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under Iran's 'management protocol': Iranian media
Araghchi says Hormuz 'open to all commercial vessels' provided cooperation with Iran's navy
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New Delhi says attack that sank Indian-flagged ship off Oman’s coast ‘unacceptable’
All 14 crew members rescued by Omani coast guard and taken to Diba port
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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war
Agreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack: report
Sends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel
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Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says
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In pictures: Xi rolls out the red carpet for Trump's arrival
First visit by a US president to America's main strategic rival since 2017 has taken on added significance
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Xi seeks 'historic year' in China-US ties as Trump sees 'fantastic future'
Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences
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Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection
Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine
It was the first such major attack after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis
Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children
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Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
Ramaphosa's current term is due to end in 2029
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory
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Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
VAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters
Second seed Zverev fell 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0
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Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran
We're just excited to host them here, says Sarah Hanna
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President Perez calls club elections
This season has seen Madrid finish without a major trophy
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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun'
Japan fans are likely to be stumped by cricket
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Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test
Rana's five-wicket haul seals the hosts' third straight Test victory
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Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance
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Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title
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Napoli beaten by Bologna
Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win
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Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role
City have four games left this campaign
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Beyond the boundary: How PSL campaigns turn cricket into internet culture
High-impact campaigns succeed by converting brand messaging into the shared language of the fans











































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