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W63L35 said:
I was reply to Ryan10's following comment...that if he thought under RR Pak team only won against weak team... then after him we LOST with weak teams including USA and Zimbabwe.
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Namibia, Hong Kong, Scotland, Bangladesh, West Indies, Afghanistan are these not weak teams?
 
That amount of money should have been better spent on healthcare and education and creating more job opportunities in the country.
 
So, Pakistan defeated West Indies, the Netherlands, and a third-string Australian team in ODIs, and that’s considered a big achievement.

Meanwhile, under Naqvi, we beat Australia and South Africa away, yet Australia and South Africa are minnows

Oh bhai bias ki bhi had hoti hai

When did Netherlands and west indies become world beaters in odis

@mominsaigol @Rana @Slim @Kianig89
 
emranabbas said:
So, Pakistan defeated West Indies, the Netherlands, and a third-string Australian team in ODIs, and that’s considered a big achievement.

Meanwhile, under Naqvi, we beat Australia and South Africa away, yet Australia and South Africa are minnows

Oh bhai bias ki bhi had hoti hai

When did Netherlands and west indies become world beaters in odis

@mominsaigol @Rana @Slim @Kianig89
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When did Netherlands and west indies become world beaters in odis

Ba/riz fans believe nepal is world class


 
W63L35 said:
I was reply to Ryan10's following comment...that if he thought under RR Pak team only won against weak team... then after him we LOST with weak teams including USA and Zimbabwe.
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then show him data that no ramiz didn't win only against minnows instead of addressing that your showing colourful stats of mohsin naqvi that's just shifting away blame from ramiz to others
 
emranabbas said:
So, Pakistan defeated West Indies, the Netherlands, and a third-string Australian team in ODIs, and that’s considered a big achievement.

Meanwhile, under Naqvi, we beat Australia and South Africa away, yet Australia and South Africa are minnows

Oh bhai bias ki bhi had hoti hai

When did Netherlands and west indies become world beaters in odis

@mominsaigol @Rana @Slim @Kianig89
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Well well, atleast you admitted beating Aus & SA away was an achievement. Enjoy the disastrous reign of Naqvi .
 
Kianig89 said:
Well well, atleast you admitted beating Aus & SA away was an achievement. Enjoy the disastrous reign of Naqvi .
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Greater achievement than beating Netherlands west Indies and a C string Australia. Beating Australia and South Africa but losing to India and Newzealand at home 🤣🤣
 
emranabbas said:
Greater achievement than beating Netherlands west Indies and a C string Australia. Beating Australia and South Africa but losing to India and Newzealand at home 🤣🤣
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Please decide what is achievement, you are critical of Ramiz tenure and also belittling the series win in Aus & SA.
 
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Kianig89 said:
Please decide what is achievement, you are critical of Ramiz tenure and also belittling the series win in Aus & SA.
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Do you think West Indies and Netherlands are better teams then Australia and South Africa?
 
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Former India cricketer Madan Lal was not impressed with Gaddafi Stadium's drainage system. He said this while speaking to a local media outlet:

"This is a bad advertisement for Pakistan. Renovating a stadium is fine, but the drainage system and super sopper should be the number one priority. It isn't good for Pakistan. I saw yesterday's match and their method of getting the water out. There was a lot of criticism."
 
emranabbas said:
this is called manipulating when @RyanRyan10 is asking you to elaborate on the wins under Ramiz but your posting charts of post ramiz win and losses, you wouldn't dare making a chart for play under ramiz as that will expose ramiz as under ramiz most of the wins were vs minnows or c string sides
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I posted ODI record comparison earlier.... here is the T20I comparison.
Any more dares?

Win-Loss against Major teams: RR: 1.083 After RR: 0.313
Win-Loss against Minor teams: RR: 12.000 After RR: 1.143 (7 losses)

Loss against USA got us kicked out of the World Cup.

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W63L35 said:
I posted ODI record comparison earlier.... here is the T20I comparison.
Any more dares?

Win-Loss against Major teams: RR: 1.083 After RR: 0.313
Win-Loss against Minor teams: RR: 12.000 After RR: 1.143 (7 losses)

Loss against USA got us kicked out of the World Cup.

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Exactly my point all the wins you were boasting about in your initial post were against minnows and now you have changed your goal post from "most wins under ramiz" to "most losses to minnow" 🤣🤣
 
Devadwal said:
@Major @RedwoodOriginal @DeadlyVenom

See it now , Reality of pakistan World class stadium :kp
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I don't think anyone would classify the stadiums as world class. There aren't many world class stadiums in cricket overall.

It was a decent job but rain showed some major flaws. Is this unique to Pakistan? No I don't believe so, I've watched cricket and most countries are effected by rain.

Naqvi will have lots of knives out because of the teams poor performance and people will accuse him of all sorts.

The reality is that the stadiums aren't perfect but had it not rained nobody would have cared.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I don't think anyone would classify the stadiums as world class. There aren't many world class stadiums in cricket overall.

It was a decent job but rain showed some major flaws. Is this unique to Pakistan? No I don't believe so, I've watched cricket and most countries are effected by rain.

Naqvi will have lots of knives out because of the teams poor performance and people will accuse him of all sorts.

The reality is that the stadiums aren't perfect but had it not rained nobody would have cared.
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MCG and SCG are definitely world class.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I don't think anyone would classify the stadiums as world class. There aren't many world class stadiums in cricket overall.

It was a decent job but rain showed some major flaws. Is this unique to Pakistan? No I don't believe so, I've watched cricket and most countries are effected by rain.

Naqvi will have lots of knives out because of the teams poor performance and people will accuse him of all sorts.

The reality is that the stadiums aren't perfect but had it not rained nobody would have cared.
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Billions of Rs spent on this stadium and it could not handle the first rain , leaking all over, Pakistan cricket has hit rock bottom , security situation in the country is getting bad to worst but "lets give credit" to the PCB chairman and interior minister . Seriously people who are still having a soft corner for this corrupt guy have any interest in Pakistan, its people and Pakistan cricket ?
 
moghul said:
Billions of Rs spent on this stadium and it could not handle the first rain , leaking all over, Pakistan cricket has hit rock bottom , security situation in the country is getting bad to worst but "lets give credit" to the PCB chairman and interior minister . Seriously people who are still having a soft corner for this corrupt guy have any interest in Pakistan, its people and Pakistan cricket ?
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He doesn't deserve credit but I think the criticism of the grounds has some overreaction. Cricket is a sport plauged by rain everywhere. Yes the drainage is poor and the job could have been better but it is not that much out of step with rest of the world. Money has definitely been misspent and misused too but that's sadly a reality in any project in Pakistan.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Yeah they are the only two I can think of to be honest. Indian stadiums look good but I'm not sure about the fan experience. I've not read good things.
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Mumbai and Bangalore are awesome. Dhaka is pretty good too.
Indian stadiums are improving consistently but it will take time.

Back when I was young I remember the first time screen was introduced to Chennai stadium felt like such a huge thing back then.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I don't think anyone would classify the stadiums as world class. There aren't many world class stadiums in cricket overall.

It was a decent job but rain showed some major flaws. Is this unique to Pakistan? No I don't believe so, I've watched cricket and most countries are effected by rain.

Naqvi will have lots of knives out because of the teams poor performance and people will accuse him of all sorts.

The reality is that the stadiums aren't perfect but had it not rained nobody would have cared.
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The guy seems impervious at the moment because of his connection with you-know-who (not voldemort, actually it is a good comparison :p )
 
DeadlyVenom said:
He doesn't deserve credit but I think the criticism of the grounds has some overreaction. Cricket is a sport plauged by rain everywhere. Yes the drainage is poor and the job could have been better but it is not that much out of step with rest of the world. Money has definitely been misspent and misused too but that's sadly a reality in any project in Pakistan.
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Ahmedabad is definitely world class otherwise it may have been trolled mercilessly by foreign media after cold play concert or trump's public gathering. All the newly constructed stadiums in india are good or improvement over the last built ones. Here the case is exactly opposite with 3 times the estimated expenses for the cosmetic changes alone.
 
Yes. We have to give credit to Naqvi for stadium renovations but other than that, it has been a disaster. The team's performance went form bad tp worst actually. Political selection was at its peak.

What credit can we give for this team's pathetic performance in back to back ICC events???
 
BouncerGuy said:
Yes. We have to give credit to Naqvi for stadium renovations but other than that, it has been a disaster. The team's performance went form bad tp worst actually. Political selection was at its peak.

What credit can we give for this team's pathetic performance in back to back ICC events???
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When the country is in disarray and unemployment and inflation are at an all time high, the interior minister + PCB chairman decides to invest billions into renovation of stadia. The budget of the country is erratically distributed.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Yes. We have to give credit to Naqvi for stadium renovations but other than that, it has been a disaster. The team's performance went form bad tp worst actually. Political selection was at its peak.

What credit can we give for this team's pathetic performance in back to back ICC events???
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Bookmark my post if you may but the hurried job that has been done on the name of renovation will cause more issues then it'll solve.

We needed upgraded stadiums all over Pak but this ain't it & this is why
  1. The playing surfaces have not received any upgrade, no work on relaying the surface or building effective drainage system in any of the stadiums that have undergone renovation. No gradient redesign (adding slope) for faster drainage or building the surface on pylons/changing soil composition for faster drainage.
  2. The pitch squares remain the same, archaic, covering too much of the ground (u don't need 11 to 17 pitches in a square anymore), & also outdated. No pitch improvement in the near future now.
  3. No improvement for ground staff to manage the grounds, it's still the same & no technical improvements have taken place.
  4. Stadium accessibility & fan experience have not improved one bit. Lahore has a trench so less of a hindrance to view the action but the facilities of entering/exiting the stadium, better fan experience for women & families, & overall upgrade of facilities has not been addressed. The fact that general stands still have that feel to them that only young men can watch matches from here is a major negative.
  5. The work that has been done on lights & digital screen is exemplary, now the only challenge is to get those lights in all of the stadiums otherwise we'll have a situation where we will have a decent broadcast quality in one center & a terrible one in another.
My issue is that renovation phase 2 that involved doing a retrospective analysis of their work & fixing the issues created is not their priority & they've already moved the goal in making a stadium in Islamabad which is an unnecessary action item. We have stadiums in Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Sialkot, & even some other cities like Sheikhupura & it's important to develop those centers.

I don't care who is in the government but for purely from the perspective of our cricket, we need to expand it in the entire country. We also need to get experts to design our stadiums for the modern world & not 1912 as even GSL after its renovation is structurally the same as before in terms of fan experience. Go through the process of buying a ticket to attending a game & you'll know how unfriendly a process it is & how many people are just pushed out of the funnel because of unnecessary blockers.

We need modern cricket stadiums & fan centric thinking at heart to revive our cricket, not more of the same old but shinier grandiose garbage.
 
National Stadium Karachi set for phase 2 renovation after HBL PSL X
The second phase of renovation work at the National Bank Stadium Karachi is scheduled to commence immediately after the conclusion of the HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X).

According to preliminary reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will initiate a full re-profiling of the stadium’s stands, followed by a large-scale redevelopment project.

The aim is to bring the infrastructure up to international standards and make the stadium a more inviting and accessible venue for both domestic and international fixtures.

The revamp comes in the wake of noticeably low spectator turnout during HBL PSL 2025 matches in Karachi, with many attributing the lack of attendance to the outdated facilities and poor fan experience. Stakeholders are now moving rapidly to address those concerns.

The planned upgrades will include a complete redesign of seating areas, focusing on comfort, space, and improved sightlines. Architectural changes will also improve aesthetics and bring a more contemporary look to the historic stadium.

Entry and exit routes are being restructured to improve crowd flow, enhance safety, and reduce congestion. Parking facilities will also be overhauled, with designated zones aimed at addressing long-standing accessibility issues on match days.

Although a definitive timeline for the project's completion has not yet been announced, sources indicate that work will begin promptly.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/254146...hi-set-for-phase-2-renovation-after-hbl-psl-x
 
Ball Blazer said:
National Stadium Karachi set for phase 2 renovation after HBL PSL X
The second phase of renovation work at the National Bank Stadium Karachi is scheduled to commence immediately after the conclusion of the HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X).

According to preliminary reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will initiate a full re-profiling of the stadium’s stands, followed by a large-scale redevelopment project.

The aim is to bring the infrastructure up to international standards and make the stadium a more inviting and accessible venue for both domestic and international fixtures.

The revamp comes in the wake of noticeably low spectator turnout during HBL PSL 2025 matches in Karachi, with many attributing the lack of attendance to the outdated facilities and poor fan experience. Stakeholders are now moving rapidly to address those concerns.

The planned upgrades will include a complete redesign of seating areas, focusing on comfort, space, and improved sightlines. Architectural changes will also improve aesthetics and bring a more contemporary look to the historic stadium.

Entry and exit routes are being restructured to improve crowd flow, enhance safety, and reduce congestion. Parking facilities will also be overhauled, with designated zones aimed at addressing long-standing accessibility issues on match days.

Although a definitive timeline for the project's completion has not yet been announced, sources indicate that work will begin promptly.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/254146...hi-set-for-phase-2-renovation-after-hbl-psl-x
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I hope this actually happens.
 
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So Naqvi working perfectly on the path of Loot & plunder, massive construction work in progress specially in Twin cities , though no check on quality and standard.
 
The old floodlights at Rawalpindi Stadium have been removed.

- New LED lights will be installed.

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Needs to transform iqbal stadium for a start. Also another at least out of Niaz Hyderabad and Sialkot Jinnah stadium
 
ataullah said:
Needs to transform iqbal stadium for a start. Also another at least out of Niaz Hyderabad and Sialkot Jinnah stadium
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Niaz Stadium is too small, not sure if there is much to be gained from renovating it. Jinnah Stadium is beyond repair. Hasn't been used since the 90s and the location of the stadium is also not ideal.
 
Faisalabad ,multan pindi are way better than karachi where there is no interest from crowd .Hopefully we can add few more venues so we can have decent crowd for pak fixtures
 
I cannot believe we don.t have international stadium in abbotabad,manshera because it has one of most beautiful landscape and people their have huge craze for cricket .
 
DeadlyVenom said:
We should develop Kiwi and South Africa style stadiums. Limited seating but have grass embankments.

We seemingly don't have any architects in Pakistan that can design a stadium, nor do we have the public to fill them up.
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Looks like you are describing the Lawrence Gardens in Lahore:a picturesque cricket stadium with minimal seats and which used to host some Test matches before.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
We should develop Kiwi and South Africa style stadiums. Limited seating but have grass embankments.

We seemingly don't have any architects in Pakistan that can design a stadium, nor do we have the public to fill them up.
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Yes, even Sharjah had that vibe
 

Pakistan Cricket Board approves stadium upgrades, targets PSL matches in new regions​


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved major upgrades to stadiums in Karachi and Lahore and cleared plans for a new state-of-the-art venue in Islamabad, as it looks to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and spread top-level cricket to new regions, officials said on Tuesday.

The decisions were taken at a video-link meeting of the PCB Board of Governors chaired by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, which formally approved the second phase of renovation of Karachi’s National Stadium and the upgrading of the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground along the lines of England’s Oval.

Pakistan has stepped up investment in cricket infrastructure in recent years as it seeks to strengthen its domestic system, attract international events and grow the PSL, its premier T20 league, into a more geographically inclusive and internationally visible league.

“We are making every effort to stage PSL 11 matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium and to host international matches there as well,” Naqvi said, according to a PCB statement.

The board also endorsed plans to construct a modern cricket stadium in Islamabad, while officials briefed the meeting on preparations for future International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s and women’s tournaments and efforts to strengthen domestic cricket at the grassroots level.

The meeting also reviewed the success of recent PSL promotional roadshows in London and New York, which the PCB sees as part of a broader push to position the league as an international brand and attract overseas audiences and investment.

 

Yet to complete existing development projects, PCB earmarks funds for new ones​


Instead of first completing its existing development projects, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has earmarked more funds for a number of new construction ventures, Dawn has learnt.

The new development projects include additional upgradation of the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, revamping of Lahore’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) and the adjacent Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) ground.

According to the PCB documents which are available with Dawn, an amount of Rs4.965 billion is allocated for the National Bank Stadium project, while Rs600.01 million is fixed for the NCA and LCCA ground overhaul.

Interestingly, the PCB in 2024-25 fixed an amount of Rs18 billion to upgrade three major stadiums of the country — National Bank Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi).

Though the upgradation work of the three stadiums started on a war footing from July 2024 to complete the task ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy -- which Pakistan hosted in February-March this year -- the projects have not been completed yet, as per the original plan.

One strongly feels that rather than first completing the work at the Gaddafi Stadium and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the construction work on new projects of the NCA and the LCCA ground have been started.

Furthermore, the newly-built administration block of the Gaddafi Stadium has not become operational yet and only one office, that of the PCB chairman, is working there.

Moreover, the sheds over the enclosures of both the Gaddafi Stadium and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium are yet to be built. The shelters are a basic requirement for spectators who visit these venues during hot and cold weather as well as rains.

Additionally, the PCB last year bought an under-construction building along with an adjacent plot, near the NCA, for around Rs4.68 billion to use the place for accommodating players of foreign teams. However, there is no update when the construction work will start there.

The idea to build the hotel was adopted to provide solid security to foreign teams and to avoid long travel from private hotels, which are around seven kilometers away from the Gaddafi Stadium. It is pertinent to mention here that bringing teams from the hotel to the stadium adds significantly to security arrangements costs, plus blocked roads during teams’ travel cause discomfort for common commuters.

According to the executive summary of the National Bank Stadium’s latest reconstruction project, “The upgradation and re-profiling of the National Stadium, Karachi aims to transform Pakistan’s premier cricket venue into a modern, international-standard stadium, capable of hosting major ICC events and delivering an enhanced spectator experience. The project includes re-profiling of stands for improved visibility and comfort, construction of an all-round safety moat, concourse and circulation upgrades and comprehensive civil, MEP, and external development works.

“With a total estimated cost of Rs4.965 billion, the project represents a strategic investment in Pakistan’s cricketing future.

“The project scope and components include: Re-Profiling of Spectator Stands. 2. Construction of Moat. 3. Circulation and Public Convenience Upgrades and 4. External Development Works.”

Similarly, for the NCA and LCCA ground the major components include, “Construction of a new Pavilion Building, addition of a Gym Floor above the Bio Mechanical Lab in NCA, Revamping of the Bio Mechanical Lab, including waterproofing in NCA, Renovation of Player Block of NCA, Renovation of Admin Block of NCA, Construction of 2 Nos. Padel Courts in NCA, Ground equipment store in LCCA ground and External Development Works (5 percent).”

It may be mentioned here that the LCCA ground is a property which is not owned only by the PCB as both the government of Punjab and the LCCA have also claimed to be its original custodian in the past.

But in 2021, local administration of Lahore first sealed the ground taking occupation from the Lahore Region Cricket Association (LRCA), and then handed it over to the PCB. Initially, the PCB announced that it would upgrade the LCCA ground but no visible step was taken in this regard.

Later, the Board allowed the LRCA to use its administration block. The LRCA from its own funds renovated that block this year but the ground is still under PCB’s control.

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Yet to complete existing development projects, PCB earmarks funds for new ones

LAHORE: Instead of first completing its existing development projects, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has...
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PCB’s stadium upgrade projects transform Pakistan's cricketing landscape in 2025

The PCB continued to strengthen Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure in 2025 through an ambitious programme of stadium renovation and development, reaffirming the country’s readiness to host major international events and enhancing facilities for players and fans alike.

Cricket grounds represent the identity and face of the game in any nation and guided by this philosophy, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi placed strong emphasis on upgrading Pakistan’s premier venues ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy – the first ICC event since 1996. Central to this vision was the comprehensive redevelopment of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which was completed in record time.

Players’ facilities were enhanced through new dressing rooms, while new enclosures and better access points have improved crowd movement and viewing experience. State-of-the-art LED floodlights and large digital screens further lifted broadcast and in-stadium standards. With the project completed ahead of its inauguration, Gaddafi Stadium successfully hosted international cricket, including tri-series matches involving New Zealand and South Africa, prior to the ICC Champions Trophy.

Karachi’s National Bank Stadium also underwent significant improvements during the year. New dressing rooms and hospitality boxes were constructed, LED lighting systems were upgraded and seating in various enclosures was modernised. In addition, the PCB approved a second phase of construction to further elevate the stadium’s facilities and overall appearance.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium remained a key international venue, with additional facilities introduced for both players and spectators. Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, returned to the international arena after a gap of 17 years by hosting an ODI series against South Africa.

As part of its long-term infrastructure roadmap, the PCB is progressing plans to develop Muzaffarabad as an international cricket centre and to construct a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Islamabad, reflecting its continued commitment to sustainable growth and excellence in Pakistan cricket.

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The PCB is yet to complete the renovations of the existing Qadhafi (Lahore), National (Karachi) and Pindi Stadium. How will they find the funds to finance the renovation of Iqbal (Faislabad), Muzaffarabad and build the Islamabad Stadium modelled on Dubai Stadium?
 
Savak said:
The PCB is yet to complete the renovations of the existing Qadhafi (Lahore), National (Karachi) and Pindi Stadium. How will they find the funds to finance the renovation of Iqbal (Faislabad), Muzaffarabad and build the Islamabad Stadium modelled on Dubai Stadium?
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Islamabad stadium will be funded by CDA
 
Savak said:
The PCB is yet to complete the renovations of the existing Qadhafi (Lahore), National (Karachi) and Pindi Stadium. How will they find the funds to finance the renovation of Iqbal (Faislabad), Muzaffarabad and build the Islamabad Stadium modelled on Dubai Stadium?
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They need good PR and they will find the money. All dictatorships love Shiny projects to show their (in)competency. The economy is crashing and people have committed suicide over electric bills but fear not, 22 trillion borrowed in 3 years and life is one big luxury for these willing to bow to the contemporary God.
 
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