KARACHI – Key road closures have been announced for Karachi as traffic police chalked out traffic plan in light of the ongoing Tri-Nation Series and the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, both of which will feature high-profile international cricket matches in the city.
The traffic plan in densely populated metropolis aims to manage the expected congestion around the National Stadium, where several key matches will take place.
To ensure smooth traffic flow on match days, Karachi traffic police announced an advisory for citizens:
Open Routes
Sir Shah Suleman Road will remain open for traffic throughout match days. This will allow commuters to travel without significant disruptions.
Heavy Traffic Guidelines
Vehicles coming from Sohrab Goth towards Nipa, Liaquatabad No.10 to Hassan Square, and PP Chowrangi to University Road will be allowed to continue. However, heavy vehicles will not be permitted on routes leading directly to the stadium, including Karsaz to Stadium Road, Millennium to New Town, and Stadium Road to Hassan Square, to reduce congestion around the National Stadium area.
Parking
Spectators arriving from Karsaz, Millennium Mall, and New Town will be able to park at the National Coaching Centre and China Ground. These areas can be accessed by passing under the flyover, which will help ease the parking situation near the stadium.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Champions Trophy will kick off on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand, followed by several crucial matches, including the much-anticipated Pakistan vs. India encounter on February 23 in Dubai. However, Karachi will host two matches of the Tri-Nation Series (on February 12 and 14) and three Champions Trophy games (on February 19, 21, and March 1).
Traffic plan shows city’s commitment to ensuring that fans attending the matches will have a smoother journey while managing the increase in vehicles during this high-profile cricket event.
As for the games, Pakistan squad is led by Mohammad Rizwan, with Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Shaheen Shah Afridi among the key players. The Champions Trophy will feature 15 matches across three venues in Pakistan and Dubai, and the tournament will conclude on March 9, with the final scheduled in Lahore.
Champions Trophy 2025
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 19 February | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi |
| 20 February | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai |
| 21 February | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi |
| 22 February | Australia vs England | Lahore |
| 23 February | Pakistan vs India | Dubai |
| 24 February | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi |
| 25 February | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi |
| 26 February | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore |
| 27 February | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi |
| 28 February | Afghanistan vs Australia | Lahore |
| 1 March | South Africa vs England | Karachi |
| 2 March | New Zealand vs India | Dubai |
| 4 March | Semi-final 1 | Dubai |
| 5 March | Semi-final 2 | Lahore |
| 9 March | Final | Lahore |
| 10 March | Reserve day | – |
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