Closing ceremony of 46th PARA Central Meet held

RAWALPINDI, Nov 11 (APP):The closing ceremony of the 46th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet was held at Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Jhelum, with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), gracing the occasion as Chief Guest.

The mega shooting event was conducted from October 7 to November 11, 2026, bringing together participants in a major marksmanship competition, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR)

Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour and also awarded trophies and medals to the award winners and runners up along with COAS & CDF in various categories.

Over 1500 Firers from Army, Navy, Air Force, Civil Armed Forces including Rangers (Sindh & Punjab), Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Scouts and teams ex Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Federal Rifle Association and civilians participated in the competition.

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

The highest military shooting honuor, ‘The Master at Arms’ Trophy (Doli Cup) was awarded to Havildar Fazal Rehman of Punjab Regiment. Punjab Regiment who also secured victories in the Unit Firing Proficiency Match and Infantry Squad Match.

Interacting with the participants, the Field Marshal lauded the firers for their exceptional marksmanship and precision. Achieving Shooting proficiency is a hallmark of a professional soldier, he emphasised that mastery of small arms must remain a core component of basic military training.

Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by Inspector General Training & Evaluation (IG T&E) and Commander Rawalpindi Corps.