JHELUM: The Pakistan Army won the fourth Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, while Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment received the military’s highest shooting award at the closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet on Wednesday.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the ceremony at the Army Marksmanship Unit as chief guest. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was also present as guest of honour, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.
Held from October 7 to November 11, the meet brought together more than 1,500 participants from the armed forces, civil armed forces, civilian organisations and regional rifle associations.
The Army Marksmanship Unit also secured the Prime Minister’s Skills at Arms Big Bore National Challenge Match. The Punjab Regiment won the Unit Firing Proficiency and Infantry Squad matches, while Havildar Fazal Rehman was awarded the Master at Arms Trophy, known as the Doli Cup.
Field Marshal Munir and Admiral Ashraf presented awards to winners and runners-up. Addressing participants, Munir praised their precision and marksmanship, saying proficiency with small arms should remain a key part of basic military training.
