The Pakistan Army has emerged victorious in the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, securing the prestigious championship trophy in a major demonstration of professional marksmanship, precision, and military excellence. Havildar Fazal ur Rehman of the Punjab Regiment was awarded the highest military shooting distinction, the coveted ‘Master at Arms’ Trophy (Dolly Cup), in recognition of his outstanding shooting proficiency.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the closing ceremony of the 46th Central Meet of the Pakistan Army Rifle Association was held at the Army Marksmanship Unit in Jhelum, with the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, attending as the chief guest.
The championship was conducted from October 7 to November 11, 2026, bringing together more than 1,500 marksmen from across Pakistan’s armed forces, security institutions, and civilian shooting associations. The event showcased exceptional standards of marksmanship, discipline, professional competence, and competitive excellence.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the ceremony as the guest of honour and, alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir, distributed trophies and medals among outstanding performers and runners-up across various categories.
Participants represented the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Civil Armed Forces, Sindh and Punjab Rangers, Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts, and the rifle associations of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Federal area, alongside civilian competitors.
The Pakistan Army secured the overall championship trophy in the 4th Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship, while the Army Marksmanship Unit claimed the Prime Minister’s ‘Skills at Arms’ Big Bore National Challenge Match.
Havildar Fazal ur Rehman of the Punjab Regiment received the prestigious ‘Master at Arms’ Trophy (Dolly Cup), the highest military shooting distinction, marking a significant individual achievement. The Punjab Regiment further demonstrated its shooting excellence by winning both the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and the Infantry Squad Match, reinforcing its strong performance across multiple competitive categories.
Addressing the participating marksmen, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir commended their exceptional shooting skills, precision, and professional standards. He emphasized that proficiency in marksmanship remains one of the defining characteristics of a professional soldier and stressed that expertise in small-arms handling must remain an integral component of basic military training.
He underscored the importance of maintaining high standards of individual competence, discipline, and professional preparedness within the armed forces. The championship provided an important platform for promoting competitive excellence, strengthening professional skills, and encouraging a culture of precision and continuous improvement among military personnel and civilian participants.
The participation of all three services, security institutions, and civilian shooting associations also highlighted the importance of professional collaboration and the development of marksmanship standards across the country.
The successful conclusion of the championship reflects the Pakistan Army’s continued emphasis on professional military training, shooting proficiency, and the development of highly skilled personnel capable of meeting demanding operational requirements.
