Multan Sultans, a team in the Pakistan Super League, has launched a charitable campaign to support Palestinian charities. The team pledges to donate Rs 100,000 for every six hit and every wicket taken by their players during the PSL season. The league commenced with exciting matches, including Quetta Gladiators' victory and Karachi Kings' successful pursuit of Multan Sultans' score.
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