The long-anticipated dream of building an international cricket stadium in the federal capital is moving closer to reality, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirming significant progress on the project.
According to local media reports, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially handed over the responsibility for designing and supervising the construction of the stadium in F-9 Park to the National Engineering Services Pakistan Pvt Limited (NESPAK), one of the country’s most respected engineering consultancies.
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The announcement, made by NESPAK Managing Director Muhammad Zargham Eshaq Khan, marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s sports infrastructure development. The stadium, designed to meet the highest international standards, is expected to host both national and global cricket events, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for players, officials, and spectators.
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A NESPAK team — including the project manager, lead architect, and structural engineer — has already conducted a preliminary assessment of the site. To ensure cricket-specific expertise, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has been appointed as an expert consultant by the PCB, providing strategic input to align the venue with global benchmarks for premier cricket grounds.
While the PCB had previously expressed intentions to construct such a facility, concrete action had been lacking until now. The project will be directly overseen by PCB Chairman and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, highlighting the government’s commitment to elevating Pakistan’s sports infrastructure.
For cricket fans, the announcement promises not only a new home for the sport in Islamabad but also a venue capable of leaving a lasting legacy on the country’s cricketing landscape.
