{
  "id": 16570936,
  "title": "Islamabad’s New Stadium to Seat More Than 35,000 Fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/islamabads-new-stadium-to-seat-more-than-35-000-fans",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T06:21:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/26/islamabads-new-stadium-to-seat-more-than-35000-fans/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad's proposed cricket stadium near Sector D-12 will have a capacity of over 35,000 spectators, as confirmed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The three-tier structure will rise over 25 meters tall at the base of the Margalla Hills. The stadium project is set to commence shortly, with both the CDA and contractor having resolved their dispute over the bid rate. The road approach from Margalla Road to the site has also been completed. The first phase of construction will focus on building the stadium and surrounding approximately three kilometers of roads. In the second phase, the CDA will handle landscaping, electrical work, and preparing the playing field, including the pitches. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hopes to have the stadium fully operational before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2028, with the intention of hosting some of the tournament's matches at the venue. The CDA opted for the D-12 location after initially considering a site near Malpur in Zone I. Although the chosen area falls within Zone III, where construction is typically prohibited and residents cannot build on their land, the CDA asserts that sports and recreational facilities are permitted in the area, and that the stadium falls under permitted construction. A prior PCB stadium project at Shakarparian was abandoned after the Supreme Court intervened. This time, the CDA will be responsible for constructing the stadium rather than relying on the prior land provided by the agency. The bid rate dispute was settled before the project could move forward, with the CDA seeking a rebate and the contractor arguing that rising diesel, petrol, and other costs since the March bid submission made a rate reduction unjustified. The project's PC-I estimate stands at Rs. 11.9 billion, with the Habib-ZKB-EA joint venture submitting the lowest bid at Rs. 8.9 billion. The two parties have now agreed to a Rs. 400 million rebate.",
  "summary": "Islamabad’s proposed cricket stadium near Sector D-12 will accommodate more than 35,000 spectators, according to the Capital Development Authority (CDA). … Read More The post Islamabad’s New Stadium to Seat More Than 35,000 Fans appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "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."
}