Jhelum: Mastery of small arms remains a fundamental aspect of basic military training, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, stated at the closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet. According to Radio Pakistan, the event took place at the Army Marksmanship Unit in Jhelum, where Field Marshal Munir served as the chief guest.

The Field Marshal praised participants for their marksmanship and precision, underscoring the significance of shooting proficiency as a defining trait of professional soldiers. The competition, held from October 7 to November 11, 2026, saw involvement from over fifteen hundred participants from various military and civilian sectors, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces.

Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. Both Field Marshal Munir and Admiral Ashraf presented trophies and medals to winners and runners-up in different categories. The Pakistan Army emerged victorious in the fourth Inter Services Combat Shooting Championship and the Army Marksmanship Unit secured the Prime Minister’s ‘Skills at Arms’ Big Bore National Challenge Match.

The prestigious ‘Master at Arms’ Trophy, also known as the Doli Cup, was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment, which also claimed victories in the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and Infantry Squad Match. Upon arrival, Field Marshal Munir was received by the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and Commander Rawalpindi Corps.