Times of Islamabad

39th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet at Army marksmanship firing ranges near Jhelum

39th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet at Army marksmanship firing ranges near Jhelum

ISLAMABAD – President Dr. Arif Alvi says best way to pay homage to ourmartyrs is through our contributions to the national strength in pursuit ofnational objectives.

He was speaking at the closing ceremony of 39th Pakistan Army RifleAssociation Central Meet at army marksmanship firing ranges near Jhelum onWednesday.

Appreciating the shooters on their excellent standard of marksmanship, thePresident said shooting is one of the basic soldiering skills and masteryin this art is a proud achievement.

On arrival, the President was received by Chief of Army Staff General QamarJaved Bajwa.

A total of 953 shooters from three services, civil armed forces, Team ExPunjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad Police, Airport Security Force,Lahore Garrison Shooting Gallery and Federal Rifle Association participatedin 25 events during the four weeks long meet.

War wounded officers and soldiers who had overcome various levels of combatdisabilities also participated in the event.