KOHAT: The MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company BV is sponsoring the All KPK MOL Football Tournament in Lachi in Kohat district, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme aimed at promoting youth engagement and community development in its operational areas.
The tournament is being organsed by Al Masoom Football Club, Lachi. About 32 football clubs from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will compete in the tournament, giving players from across the province a platform to compete and be seen. The opening ceremony was held on July 7, 2026, and brought together club representatives, local officials, and residents of Lachi to mark the start of the competition.
Matches will be played in a knockout format over the following weeks, culminating in a final that is expected to draw large crowds from across the district. Beyond football, the tournament is designed to give young people in Lachi and the wider Kohat region a constructive outlet for their energy and talent, while strengthening ties between MOL Pakistan and the communities near its operations.
Speaking on the occasion, Mati? Saša, chief executive officer, MOL Pakistan, said: “MOL Pakistan is proud to support the All KPK MOL Football Tournament and to stand behind the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sports have a unique power to bring communities together and instill values of teamwork and discipline in young people. This tournament reflects our long-standing commitment to the well-being and development of the communities where we operate.”
