{"id":16512,"date":"2023-05-23T23:15:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=16512"},"modified":"2023-05-23T23:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:15:10","slug":"islamabad-cricket-stadium-project-takes-shape-as-cda-and-pcb-strike-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/islamabad-cricket-stadium-project-takes-shape-as-cda-and-pcb-strike-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad Cricket Stadium Project Takes Shape as CDA and PCB Strike Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a preliminary agreement for the construction of a cricket stadium in Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, PCB management committee member Shakil Shaikh visited the CDA headquarters and held a meeting with Chairman Noorul Amin Mengal. Both parties have agreed in principle to build the cricket stadium near D-12 in the foothills of Margallas.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, the CDA chief informed the PCB representative that 25 acres of land have been allocated for the construction of the stadium.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cda-seeks-permission-for-cricket-stadium-in-shakarparian-plans-supreme-court-review-petition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8\"><style> .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8:active, .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u22b95e3b74b2d378faad4ba9b92641e8:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">CDA Seeks Permission for Cricket Stadium in Shakarparian, Plans Supreme Court Review Petition<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, it was also decided that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be prepared and signed by both parties shortly.<\/p>\n<p>An official from the CDA stated that while the PCB will oversee the construction of the stadium, the CDA will provide the land.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the agreement, both parties will share the stadium&#8217;s revenue. Although the specific terms and conditions will be outlined in the MoU, the CDA is considering a revenue share of 30%, while the PCB will receive 70%.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman CDA confirmed that the meeting with the PCB official was preliminary and that another meeting will be scheduled to finalize the details and sign the MoU.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/worlds-highest-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-in-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5\"><style> .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5:active, .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u40ce8b4608f5b59b7520ac3f37334aa5:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">World's Highest Cricket Stadium Inaugurated in GB<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>When asked about the location, the CDA chairman stated that the allocated land is free from encumbrances and situated in an ideal location in the foothills of Margallas.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the stadium will enhance the beauty of Islamabad once it is constructed.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the zoning of the land, the CDA chairman clarified that even if it falls within Zone III, there are no restrictions on constructing sports facilities there.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the ICT Zoning Regulations 1992, which permit the establishment of recreational facilities, including sports stadiums, in the zone.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cda-to-approve-locations-for-international-cricket-stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76\"><style> .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76:active, .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u1ea1d3645ebce5db0faae10dd0835d76:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">CDA to Approve Locations for International Cricket Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>It is worth mentioning that the CDA and PCB had previously initiated a stadium project in Shakarparian, but it was later scrapped by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n<p>In 1960, a Greek firm had prepared Islamabad&#8217;s master plan, designating 2,250 acres in Shakarparian as a sports center.<\/p>\n<p>However, in 1979, the government included the area in the national park and Zone III, prohibiting further development.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, unregulated construction has taken place in the area due to the absence of amendments to the 1979 notification.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: DAWN<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a preliminary agreement for the construction of a cricket stadium in Islamabad. 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