As Pakistan and India prepare to face off in Asia Cup, entrepreneurs are gearing up to cash in on the huge interest surrounding the match. Most of the private clubs, gymkhanas, restaurant owners and public parks have announced they would be screening the match on the big screen to lure the customers. “We are playing against India for the first time since the World Cup semi-final and obviously there is tremendous interest in it especially after Bangladesh upset India,” the manager of a private club said. “We have already got so many bookings that we have had to make arrangements for extra seats and sofas and a second big screen to show the match live,” he added. Manzoor Ali pointed out that members had confirmed plans to enjoy their day at the club watching the match, so special dishes for the occasion were also being prepared. “It is going to be a big day tomorrow for us. All staffers have been told there will be no weekly holiday for them tomorrow,” Ali said. Sagheer Ahmed, a manager at a popular eating place, said they had also set up a giant screen and were prepared for the big rush.
