Islamabad: Preparations have been officially finalized to construct a modern, state of the art international cricket stadium in the federal capital, Islamabad.

According to media reports, as part of initiatives to upgrade sports infrastructure in the federal capital, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed preparations to build a modern international cricket stadium near Sector D 12 in Islamabad.

Nestled against the scenic backdrop of the Margalla Hills, the venue will feature a seating capacity of 35000 spectators, with the entire project estimated to cost Rs 8.9 billion.

The CDA has set a target to complete Phase I of the project within one year, aiming to have the venue ready to host matches for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2028.