More than 1,500 shooters competed in the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet that concluded on Wednesday at the Army Marksmanship Unit in Jhelum.
Jhelum Closing Ceremony Honors Marksmen
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir addressed the closing ceremony as the chief guest, according to state radio reporting. He emphasized that the mastery of small arms must remain a core component of basic military training.
The mega shooting event ran from October 7 to November 11, 2026. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the ceremony as the guest of honour.
“Achieving shooting proficiency is a hallmark of a professional soldier,” Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said, according to the official broadcast.
The Field Marshal and Admiral Naveed Ashraf awarded trophies and medals to winners and runners-up across multiple categories. Over 1,500 firers participated from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces, including Rangers, Gilgit Baltistan Scouts, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, the Federal Rifle Association, and civilians.
Did You Know? The 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet ran as a mega shooting event over a period spanning from October 7 to November 11, 2026.
Championship Trophies and Individual Honours
The highest military shooting honour, known as ‘The Master at Arms’ Trophy or the Doli Cup, was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment. The Punjab Regiment also secured victories in the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and the Infantry Squad Match.
Earlier upon his arrival at the venue, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was received by the Inspector General Training and Evaluation and the Commander Rawalpindi Corps.
Questions about the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet
When did the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet take place?
The mega shooting event was conducted from October 7 to November 11, 2026.
Who received the Doli Cup at the Jhelum ceremony?
The highest military shooting honour, ‘The Master at Arms’ Trophy (Doli Cup), was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of the Punjab Regiment.
Which civilian and security groups participated alongside the military?
More than 1,500 firers participated from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Armed Forces, including Rangers, Gilgit Baltistan Scouts, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, the Federal Rifle Association, and civilians.