PCB Approves Rs. 6.7 Billion Upgrade for Major Stadium

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved Rs. 6.7 billion for the upgradation of cricket infrastructure, including the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi.

The decision was made during the 84th meeting of the PCB Board of Governors in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Earlier, the PCB had informed the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that the planned renovation of Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Stadium was estimated to cost around Rs. 4.8 billion, with tenders expected to be opened soon.

The planned work at the Karachi stadium includes re-profiling spectator stands to improve visibility and comfort, building an all-round safety moat, upgrading concourse and circulation areas, improving public convenience facilities, and carrying out civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and external development works.

The project aims to turn the Karachi venue into a modern, international-standard stadium capable of hosting major ICC events while also improving the experience for spectators.

The upgrade is part of broader efforts to improve cricket facilities in the country and bring major venues closer to international standards.

In 2024-25, the PCB had already set aside Rs. 18 billion to upgrade three major venues: National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The latest approval shows the PCB’s continued focus on improving cricket infrastructure across Pakistan, with Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Stadium among the main projects included in the development plan.