What action did the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government take regarding Peshawar’s cricket stadium on 21st February 2025?
ADecided to rename it after Imran Khan.
BIncreased seating capacity to 50,000.
CTransferred its management to a private entity.
DRenovated the stadium with modern facilities.
Correct answer
A. Decided to rename it after Imran Khan.
Explanation
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to rename the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium—the lone international cricketing venue in the province—as the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium to honor the former prime minister’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s sports landscape. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday signed a summary of the sports department, proposing the renaming of the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium. The matter will now be placed before the provincial cabinet for its approval.