NA committee seeks PCB report on stadium renovation costs

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has requested a comprehensive expenditure report from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding the renovation and reconstruction of cricket stadiums across Pakistan.

According to Express News, the committee has also asked the PCB to provide a formal briefing on the ongoing 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). Naqvi is expected to present an overview of the PCB’s performance over the past six months.

PCB upgraded stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi to improve facilities for spectators and align with international standards for CT 2025.

In a related development, the PCB is set to begin the second phase of renovations at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium immediately after the conclusion of PSL Season 10.

The revamp includes re-profiling of spectator stands and major redevelopment to bring the stadium up to global benchmarks.

The renovation plan, prompted in part by low attendance during PSL 2025 matches, will focus on enhancing seating comfort, venue aesthetics, crowd movement, parking facilities, and accessibility.