ISLAMABAD: To tackle traffic congestion during cricket matches, the Ministry of Interior has approved the construction of a world-class cricket stadium in Sector D-12.
According to media reports, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed the CDA Chairman to complete the project within a year. The new stadium will be modeled on Dubai-style modern facilities.
Officials said building the stadium away from the city center will help reduce traffic problems. A seven-star hotel will also be constructed nearby to accommodate international teams.
The stadium project will include modern parking, security, and transport facilities. Features similar to Dubai Sports Complex will be introduced in Islamabad for the first time.
On the other hand, all preparations for building the first seven-star hotel in Islamabad have been completed, aimed at hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has invited international firms to construct the hotel under a public-private partnership or joint venture.
The hotel will be located in the red zone and will include world-class conference halls, seminar halls, banquet halls, and rooms. Multi-story parking and a modern security system will also be part of the project.
CDA plans to complete the hotel soon to accommodate guests of the SCO summit and has issued a global tender to hire an international organization for the project.
