The former presidents of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf, both praised the remarkable transformation of the emblematic Gaddafi stadium of Lahore, highlighting its rapid development in a short period.
Speaking on the significant basis of youth, the two leaders praised the efforts behind the renovation, describing the rhythm and the scope of the project as extraordinary.
“I saw first -hand how the stadium has evolved, and this transformation in record time testifies to the hard work and the commitment of all the people involved in a year,” said Najam Sethi, recognizing the exceptional improvements that have considerably improved the place.
Zaka Ashraf echoes Sethi’s feelings, qualifying the transformation an excellent example of how sports infrastructure can be effectively revitalized. “The Gaddafi stadium is now a modern installation, and the speed at which it was made is commendable,” said Ashraf.
Yesterday, in an important moment a few days before the Male Champions Trophy of the CPI 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi stadium on Friday, marking a new era in the 65th anniversary of the emblematic room.
The evening presented renowned singer performance Ali Zafar, Arif Lohar and Aima Baig, followed by a spectacular battery performance and a dazzling fireworks. A superb light of light will further increase the greatness of the event.
During his speech, PM Shehbaz expressly immense joy over the successful and remakeable completion of the renovation of gaddafi stadium while acknowledging the efforts of the entire team involved, include the contractors and workers, under the supervision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) , who made this possible.
Earlier, speaking on this occasion, the president of the PCB said that about four months ago, the Prime Minister threw the foundation stone for this project. The stadium was an old structure, and our goal was to finish its renovation before the Champions Trophy.
He mentioned that nearly 2,500 workers worked day and night, and in just 117 days, they managed to build an ultramodern stadium.
He congratulated the organization of the work of Frontier (FWO) for having made the impossible possible and thanked the Pakistani army for their crucial support, which allowed the completion of the project in record time.
Naqvi added that after almost 30 years, the country should organize a major tournament, and together we will ensure its success.
The opening ceremony promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a dynamic mixture of music, dance and fireworks. Fans have treated a free entry, with the doors of the stadium opening at 5.30 p.m., with the exception of the Imran Khan speaker, which is reserved for special guests.
The newly upgraded Gaddafi stadium now has brighter LED lights, two large dashboards and seats imported on all enclosures, improving the viewers’ visualization experience. In addition, around 10,000 new seats have been added, increasing the ability of the place.
Upgrades also include newly constructed hospitality boxes and improved installations for players and fans, ensuring world -class experience for everyone.
The successful completion of the transformation of the stadium in time for the Champions Trophy was not an easy task, but under the leadership of Naqvi, the PCB delivered the project in just 117 days.
The Gaddafi stadium will launch its journey after the renovation with the opening match of the ODI Tri-Nation series on February 8, where New Zealand will compete in what promises to be an exciting meeting. The stadium will also host four games from the ICC Champions Trophy, including the second semi-final.
