ISLAMABAD: Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Zahid Akram Khan Durrani, has formally announced the Ziad Akram Khan Durrani Memorial Football Tournament 2026, Bannu.
The announcement was made during an important meeting in Islamabad, which was attended by Israr Bangash, Jamal Shah and Naseebur Rehman.
During the meeting, Zahid Akram Khan Durrani assured the District Football Association (DFA) Bannu of his full cooperation and all possible support for holding the tournament.
He expressed the resolve that the event would play an important role in promoting football in District Bannu and across Pakistan, bringing forward young talent and strengthening positive sporting activities.
According to the announcement, the tournament is scheduled to begin on August 22, 2026.
Prominent football teams from across the country will take part in the event, which is expected to mark a new chapter for sports in Bannu.
The sponsors and supporters named for the tournament include AKD Bannu, OGDCL, Atlas Honda Pakistan Private Limited, SNGPL and the District Administration Bannu.
The announcement was issued by the District Football Association (DFA) Bannu.
