RAWALPINDI, November 11, 2026: Pakistan Army won the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship as the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet concluded at the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) in Jhelum on Wednesday.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended as guest of honour. Both military chiefs presented trophies and medals to winners and runners-up across various categories.
The shooting competition, held from October 7 to November 11, brought together more than 1,500 participants from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, Civil Armed Forces, Rangers from Sindh and Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts, provincial rifle associations and civilian teams.
Besides winning the Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, the Pakistan Army’s Army Marksmanship Unit secured the Prime Minister’s Skills at Arms Big Bore National Challenge Match.
Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment received the prestigious Master at Arms Trophy, also known as the Doli Cup, the highest military shooting honour.
The Punjab Regiment also won the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and Infantry Squad Match.
Addressing participants, Field Marshal Asim Munir praised the competitors for their exceptional marksmanship, accuracy and shooting skills.
He emphasised that shooting proficiency was a defining characteristic of a professional soldier and that mastery of small arms must remain an essential part of basic military training.
Earlier, upon arrival at the venue, the Field Marshal was received by the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and Commander Rawalpindi Corps.