KARACHI: Newly-renovated National Stadium Karachi is set to be inaugurated today evening with colourful ceremony featuring fireworks and a spectacular light show, while entry for the public will be free. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in a statement, said that the stadium’s reconstruction, which began on September 28, 2024, and was completed on January 31, 2025.

The pavilion building was completely demolished and rebuilt, while new seats have been installed in every enclosure. According to Naqvi, the stadium now features advanced LED floodlights and modern score screens, while fences have been removed to provide spectators with an improved viewing experience.

Additionally, all hospitality boxes have been renovated to enhance comfort. He praised the labourers who worked tirelessly on the project and acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), National Engineering Services Pakistan, contractors and the PCB team. Ali Zafar, Shafqat Amanat Ali and Sahir Ali Bagga will also perform in the inauguration ceremony.