Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), attended the closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet at the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) in Jhelum on November 11, 2026.
The mega shooting event took place from October 7 to November 11, 2026. According to a news release from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the competition brought together over 1,500 firers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces. Participants included the Rangers (Sindh & Punjab), Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Scouts, teams from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, the Federal Rifle Association, and civilians.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour. He joined the COAS & CDF in awarding trophies and medals to winners and runners-up across various categories.
The Pakistan Army won the championship trophy in the 4th Inter Services Combat Shooting Championship. Additionally, the Army Marksmanship Unit won the Prime Minister ‘Skills at Arms’ Big Bore National Challenge Match. Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment received the highest military shooting honour, ‘The Master at Arms’ Trophy (Doli Cup). The Punjab Regiment also secured victories in the Infantry Squad Match and the Unit Firing Proficiency Match.
During his interaction with participants, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised the firers for their precision and marksmanship. He stated that achieving shooting proficiency is a hallmark of a professional soldier and emphasized that mastery of small arms must remain a core component of basic military training.
Upon his arrival, the COAS was received by the Inspector General Training & Evaluation (IG T&E) and the Commander Rawalpindi Corps.
