Sadiq Shaheed Stadium is a football arena in Quetta, Pakistan. In 2011, Pakistan Premier League fixtures played here regularly attracted around 5,000 spectators.[2]
| Full name | Sadiq Shaheed Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Quetta Pakistan |
| Operator | Muslim FC |
| Capacity | 5000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
A number of terrorism incidents have occurred at or near this arena, including a bomb explosion that injured a passerby in 2012.[3] A suicide attack targetting JUI-F chief Fazal-ur-Rehman as he left the stadium resulted in at least one person being killed and 22 others injured. The politician remained unharmed.[4]
Marking the 42nd death remembrance anniversary of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai's father Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai a gathering was held at Sadiq Shaheed Stadium.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Sadiq Shaheed Stadium - Soccerway".
- ^ "Pakistan needs a good kick - The Express Tribune". 6 November 2011.
- ^ "Cracker bomb: Man injured in Quetta blast - The Express Tribune". 28 July 2012.
- ^ "One dead as blast targets Fazlur Rehman's vehicle after JUI-F rally in Quetta - The Express Tribune". 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Unprecedented call: Achakzai urges Afghan Taliban to join Pashtun struggle - The Express Tribune". 3 December 2015.
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