Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi on Monday directed relevant departments to expedite work on the projects nearing completion.
The minister visited the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange and Serena Chowk Interchange where he reviewed the progress of ongoing projects.
Speaking at the occasion, Naqvi said the F-8 Exchange Chowk underpass will be opened for traffic on Dec 24 whereas Serena Chowk Interchange will be inaugurated in Jan 2025. The minister also asked the authorities to ensure safety of trees during construction of the projects.
Earlier. Dubai has been confirmed as the neutral venue for India’s matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met UAE Cricket Board head Sheikh Nahyan Al-Mubarak, in Ghotki on Saturday night.
During the meeting, the two officials finalised the arrangements for hosting India’s matches in Dubai. Media reports indicated that the ICC would provide Pakistan an additional $4.5 million to cover the hosting costs for India’s matches outside Pakistan. The tentative schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy has also surfaced. The event will kick off on February 19, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.
The much-anticipated Pakistan-India match is scheduled for February 23 at the neutral venue.
The final will take place on March 9 in either Lahore or the neutral venue.
Pakistan’s third match is scheduled for February 27 against Bangladesh. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 3 and March 4, respectively.
