Pakistan-India Clash Fuels Merchandise Boom in Karachi Ahead of T20 World Cup

• Karachi sees a surge in sales of unofficial and custom national team merchandise for the ICC World T20 Cup Pakistan-India clash.
• Shopkeepers like Qasim Shah and Haider Ali report unprecedented demand for jerseys, caps, and armbands in Zainab Market and Lighthouse.
• Pirated kits are popular due to affordability, while official PCB-licensed 'Markhor' merchandise is sold online globally.
• The match's excitement extends to special screenings at clubs, restaurants, and cineplexes, with picnic-like atmospheres in parks.
• Despite pre-match controversies, high interest persists, with hopes for Pakistan to surprise India, according to analysts.