{
  "id": 10355135,
  "title": "Capital Development Authority to set up 3 sports arenas in Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/capital-development-authority-to-set-up-3-sports-arenas-in-islamabad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:24:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033161/capital-development-authority-to-set-up-3-sports-arenas-in-islamabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) plans to construct three sports arenas across Islamabad. CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf announced the project, stating it would provide citizens with modern sports facilities. The areas selected for the arenas are D-12/1, G-11/3 Markaz, and F-8 Markaz. The arenas will include indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor gyms, futsal courts, cricket cages, basketball facilities, multipurpose sports halls, kids' play areas, health bars, and administrative facilities. Additional features will encompass landscaping, parking, and designated running tracks. Ashraf emphasized that modern sports infrastructure is essential for a healthier, more vibrant city. He highlighted the need for citizens to have access to quality sporting facilities across Islamabad, allowing them to participate in sports, fitness, and recreational activities in a safe and conducive environment. The projects will be funded by CDA's own resources and executed through open competitive bidding under PPRA Rules.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is going to establish three sports arenas in different parts of the city. CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf said the establishment of the sports arenas at D-12/1, G-11/3 Markaz and F-8 Markaz would provide citizens with state-of-the-art sports facilities. “The Sports Arenas will feature a diverse range of modern facilities, including indoor swimming…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "CDA to establish three modern sports arenas in Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/cda-to-establish-three-modern-sports-arenas-in-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-09-27T23:08:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}