Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday accorded an in principle approval for the construction of a cricket stadium in Islamabad in a meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairperson Rameez Raja.

The premier directed the PCB chairperson to utilize all resources for its early completion, while Raja assured the prime minister the construction of the stadium would be completed by 2025.

During the meeting, views were exchanged about the upcoming Pakistan Super League season as well as the overall cricket structure in the country.