The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is scheduled to convene today for the final approval of locations for international cricket and football stadiums in the federal capital.
According to details, two expansive sites of the city, measuring 20 acres and located near the Motorway (MI) and Kuri, have been proposed for these sporting arenas.
The decision regarding the selection of these sites will be a pivotal point on the agenda during the highly anticipated meeting, which will be chaired by Noor-ul-Amin Mengal.
It is pertinent to mention here that the CDA had previously collaborated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) back in 2012 for the construction of a high-tech cricket stadium.
The ambitious project faced a setback in 2018 when the Supreme Court intervened and scrapped the location in Skharparian, as it fell within the confines of a national park area.
In 2021, the then Prime Minister and ex-cricketer, Imran Khan, instructed former PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani, to construct a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in the federal capital.
Last year, Ramiz revealed that the PCB had requested the CDA to provide them with land in Islamabad to construct a stadium that will be used for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Former Minister, Sheikh Rashid, said last year, “I have asked CDA Chairman to initiate the process to construct a stadium and hotel in the capital. Soon the tendering process would start.”
Vacant land between malpur village and quaid i azam university is ideal for such purpose. Its scenic and close to well protected area. Even hotels like serena and others are located nearby.
Just a suggestion!
CDA will choose a location where it can create problems for ordinary citizen , it should be located outside Islamabad boundary. Father jang or gujar khan is ideal for this
I think F9 park would be the best option for a cricket stadium in Islamabad
Gulberg Islamabad is the best place for cricket stadium.
Roads, Public transport traffic control water service sanitary sewer service Markets, Mall’s Five stars hotel,hospitals, parks and Easy link Islamabad & Rawalpindi.
So what has been decided?
I think it is very good initiative. all over the world in each capital there is is a cricket stadium apart from Pakistan.
i think mear motorway M1 is better option. in mid city there are so many problems for generl public and business comunity.