Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasised that mastery of small arms must remain a core component of basic military training.

He was addressing the closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet at the Army Marksmanship Unit, Jhelum, today as chief guest.

The Field Marshal lauded the firers for their exceptional marksmanship and precision. He said achieving shooting proficiency is a hallmark of a professional soldier.

The mega shooting event was conducted from 7 October to 11 November 2026.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Admiral Naveed Ashraf also awarded trophies and medals to winners and runners-up in various categories.

Over fifteen hundred firers from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces, including Rangers, Gilgit Baltistan Scouts and Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Federal Rifle Association and civilians participated in the competition.

Pakistan Army won the championship trophy in the fourth Inter Services Combat Shooting Championship. Pakistan Army's Army Marksmanship Unit won the Prime Minister's 'Skills at Arms' Big Bore National Challenge Match.

The highest military shooting honour, 'The Master at Arms' Trophy (Doli Cup), was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of Punjab Regiment.

Punjab Regiment also secured victories in the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and Infantry Squad Match.

Earlier, on arrival, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was received by Inspector General Training and Evaluation and Commander Rawalpindi Corps.