[1][2] The ground is part of the Ayub Sports Complex, which contains the football pitch, tartan track, two halls for indoor games, handball court and two hockey turfs.

[6] On 12 June 2005, it hosted the first of three match football friendly series between Pakistan and India, which ended in a 1–1 draw, scored by Sunil Chhetri and Muhammad Essa.

[9][10][11][12] Over time, neglect and mismanagement led to the stadium falling into disrepair, mainly being used for political gatherings.

[17][3][4][18] It was the main venue in the event, the Sports Complex was used for Badminton, Basketball, Martial Arts, Handball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, and other indoor games,[19] and the stadium was for Athletics, Football, and Tug of war.

[20] In the end of 2023, political rallies held by JUI-F, Pakistan Peoples Party and PKMAP caused millions of rupees of damage to the running track in the stadium and in urgent need of repairs.