Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, while commending the exceptional skill and precision of Pakistan Army marksmen, stated that mastery of small arms should be an essential component of basic military training.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet in Jhelum as the chief guest.
The ISPR reported that the shooting event took place from October 7 to November 11, 2026. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, attended the closing ceremony as the guest of honour; together with the Field Marshal, he distributed trophies and medals to those who secured top positions across various categories.
The ISPR stated that over 1,500 marksmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces participated in the competition. Teams representing Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, the Federal Rifle Association, and civilians also took part.
In the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, the Pakistan Army won the championship trophy. The Pakistan Army’s ‘Army Marksmanship Unit’ secured victory in the ‘Prime Minister’s Skills at Arms Big Bore National Challenge Match’. The ‘Master at Arms’ trophy (Dolly Cup) was awarded to Havaldar Fazal-ur-Rehman of the Punjab Regiment.
The Punjab Regiment also emerged victorious in the ‘Unit Firing Proficiency Match’ and the ‘Infantry Squad Match’. Addressing the participants, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the marksmen for their exceptional skill and precision, stating that proficiency in shooting is a hallmark of a professional soldier. He emphasized that mastering small arms should be an essential component of basic military training.
According to the ISPR, the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and the Commander of the Rawalpindi Corps welcomed the Field Marshal upon his arrival at the event.
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