President, PM to inaugurate renovated stadiums in Lahore, Karachi
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the country’s newly renovated major stadiums.
Speaking at a press conference following his visit to Gaddafi Stadium, Naqvi confirmed that the Lahore stadium will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February 7, while President Zardari will open Karachi’s stadium on February 11. Additionally, a Champions Trophy-related ceremony is scheduled for February 16.
Naqvi assured us that the renovation work is in its final stages and will be fully completed before the inauguration dates. Addressing concerns about construction quality, he emphasized that all upgrades were carried out following international standards.
He dismissed external criticism, particularly regarding seating quality, clarifying that the newly installed chairs are cost-effective, durable for 20 years, and meet global standards. Naqvi credited timely completion for ensuring that Pakistan remains the host of the Champions Trophy.
