Field Marshal Asim Munir stresses small arms proficiency as essential part of training

JHELUM: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has praised the exceptional skills and precision of Pakistan Army marksmen, stressing that proficiency in 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 shooting event was held from October 7 to November 11, 2026. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the ceremony as the guest of honour. Both dignitaries distributed trophies and medals among the top performers in various categories.

More than 1,500 marksmen from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force and Civil Armed Forces participated in the competition. Teams representing Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, the Federal Rifle Association and civilian participants also took part.

In the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, the Pakistan Army won the championship trophy. The Army Marksmanship Unit also secured the Prime Minister's Skills at Arms Big Bore National Challenge Match.

The Master at Arms Trophy (Dolly Cup) was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment, which also won the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and Infantry Squad Match.

Addressing the participants, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the marksmen for their exceptional skills and accuracy, saying that proficiency in shooting was a hallmark of a professional soldier.

According to ISPR, the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and Commander Rawalpindi Corps received the Field Marshal upon his arrival at the ceremony.