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PCB provide update on National Stadium Karachi's upgrade progress

PCB stated that the civil work has been completed 100%, while the finishing work is 80% done

PCB provide update on National Stadium Karachi's upgrade progress PHOTO: INSTAGRAM

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on the ongoing upgrade work at National Stadium Karachi, stating that the civil work has been completed 100%, while the finishing work is 80% done.  

Bilal Chohan, the head of the National Stadium upgrade project, confirmed that all civil engineering tasks have been finalized. He added that work on the front glass of the new building is underway, while both interior lifts are ready. Additionally, the stadium’s new floodlights have been cleared from Karachi Port, and their installation will begin on Wednesday.  

Bilal Chohan further stated that the replay screens will arrive in Karachi from Dubai within the next two days. He reiterated that the civil work is fully completed, while 80% of the finishing work is done. The air conditioning system has also been tested, and it will undergo another test once the glasswork is finished.  

He also revealed that two floors of the new building consist of VIP boxes, with furniture installation expected to be completed within a couple of days. Meanwhile, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is assisting in debris removal, and once all work concludes, the stadium roof will also be cleaned.  

It is worth noting that National Stadium Karachi is set to host two matches of a tri-nation cricket tournament next month, along with three games of the Champions Trophy, including the tournament’s opening match.