Pakistan Army wins international sniping competition in Beijing

E-Paper | March 11, 2026

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army soldiers have won an international sniping and shooting competition in Beijing, said the Inter-Services Public Relations on Thursday.

The team representing Pakistan Army secured first position in all individual and team events.

Naik Arshad was declared the best sniper in the competition, which was attended by 21 teams representing 14 countries.

In July, a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) C-130 Hercules transport aircraft won the Concours D’ Elegance trophy at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) Show 2016 at Royal Air Force Base Fair Ford in the United Kingdom.

More than 200 aircraft from 50 countries participated in the competition, with the Pakistani contingent stealing the show and winning the trophy.

Last year, a team of Pakistan Army won the gold medal in the premier patrolling event of the British Army - Exercise Cambrian Patrol - beating around 140 teams from armies across the globe.

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Maverik

Aug 25, 2016 08:22pm

Just one phrase: "Cha gye ho". Well done boys. Keep it up.

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Sarai Alamgir

Aug 25, 2016 08:22pm

Why don't they send a representative to the Olympics?

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Raheed

Aug 25, 2016 08:23pm

Pak Army Zindabad

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Nomi Goraya

Aug 25, 2016 08:25pm

Congrats Pakistan the best

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Umer Farooq

Aug 25, 2016 08:26pm

Feeling proud of being Pakistani

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Ammar Adnan

Aug 25, 2016 08:27pm

Welldone Pak Army! Proud of being Pakistani

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Kamal2

Aug 25, 2016 08:28pm

@Sarai Alamgir they should!

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ALI (CA)

Aug 25, 2016 08:28pm

well done - proud of you

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Aisha

Aug 25, 2016 08:30pm

They could have taught our olypmic shooters to do well right? What use of such talent when it cannot benefit the rest of the population.

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ukz

Aug 25, 2016 08:31pm

Best of the best.

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Nasir

Aug 25, 2016 08:33pm

Always on top Bravo. Congrates Pakistan Army SSG Commandos.

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Aftab Shah

Aug 25, 2016 08:32pm

It's not the first time, We have the best military.

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Khan

Aug 25, 2016 08:44pm

Pakistan is best in world not only in army but also in technology i mean it can develop best modern equipments. American, israeal, india and uk are not able to see pakistan a happy country and creating troubles for pakistan by spreading terrorism in the country

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khan

Aug 25, 2016 08:54pm

Do us proud

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Desi Dimag

Aug 25, 2016 08:54pm

Congrats,

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Khanm

Aug 25, 2016 09:05pm

Excellent news ..

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Dev

Aug 25, 2016 09:17pm

Why don't they train the shooters for Olympics?

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Murtaza Liaqat

Aug 25, 2016 09:17pm

well done boys....

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Kashif

Aug 25, 2016 09:25pm

Congrats Pakistan. Well done Pak Army

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Pakistani-Australian

Aug 25, 2016 09:28pm

@Aisha what do mean not benefiting the rest of the population? They are literally protecting Pakistan as their job.

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Abid Rashid

Aug 25, 2016 09:30pm

pakistan is one of the famous arm of the world. our national hero,s deserve to win the title in every war.no doubt, our sovereignty belong to pakistan army who have great history of sacrifise and magnificent effort in any harm and critical situation.i salute to pak army !PAKISTAN !ZINDABAD

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Dheeraj

Aug 25, 2016 09:31pm

Great!!! Ask them to try in Olympics for a shooting medal....

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Farooq khan

Aug 25, 2016 09:39pm

Great, keep it up.

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Kashif

Aug 25, 2016 09:49pm

That's what we are ... Best of the rest.

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Pakistani

Aug 25, 2016 09:52pm

No doubt pakistan army is the best

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awais

Aug 25, 2016 10:30pm

Good one.

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citizen26

Aug 25, 2016 10:30pm

If budget allocation had been same for all other institutions then all of them would have topped in the world.

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Changez_Khan

Aug 25, 2016 10:40pm

The World's Best Army Pakistan Armed Forces. We are so proud of you.

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Rainy

Aug 25, 2016 10:42pm

Great success.

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ponder

Aug 25, 2016 10:42pm

which countries actually participated in the competition?

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Truth

Aug 25, 2016 10:57pm

Only if Pakistan had the money and resources to prepare for Olympics but unfortunately corruption is a barrier

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Dr.Arshad

Aug 25, 2016 10:58pm

Excellent! Keep it up Jawans! May our politicians and bureaucrats draw inspiration from you!

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Sohail Khan Wazir

Aug 25, 2016 11:11pm

World's number one army PAK Army. Congratulations.

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faraz

Aug 25, 2016 11:15pm

Great job. Thats what is called passion

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GhulamH

Aug 25, 2016 11:22pm

The guy looks smart.

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Daughter

Aug 25, 2016 11:33pm

World's best and bravest army Alhamdolilah.

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Khan-Haqiqi

Aug 25, 2016 11:54pm

Congrats they need to win the hearts and minds of smaller province population and improve on human rights

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Nida

Aug 25, 2016 11:56pm

PAK Army is world's No 1. Congrats

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Riaz Canada

Aug 26, 2016 12:12am

sniping is not a child games (nishana bazi bacho ka khel nahin) Well down Pak Army

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Lahori Kid

Aug 26, 2016 12:15am

@Sarai Alamgir, Probably because the Olympians work their entire life doing one thing, where as the army guys spend most their lives chasing bad guys and protecting us while sleeping in the tents eating from a lungar. Have you seen what kind of life an Olympian live? Come to Texas and be blown away, their food, their living conditions, medical staff on hand, top of the line everything. Our sports men and women get nothing.

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The end is near

Aug 26, 2016 12:17am

Pak Army Zinda Baad. Sir General Raheel Zinda Baad.

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Nadeem

Aug 26, 2016 12:21am

@Sarai Alamgir, I think professional players and army, air force and navy pèsonal are not allowed to participate in olympics.

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MRR

Aug 26, 2016 12:45am

Great win. You are the best whether in war or in competition.. Where are the trolls? Wanna see something written like ( and we won that in 2015) :p

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anony

Aug 26, 2016 12:47am

Proud of Pak Armed Forces. Well done lads.

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Dr.Sadaf

Aug 26, 2016 01:18am

Pakistan Zindabad.

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Uncle_Sam

Aug 26, 2016 01:30am

"MEN AT THEIR BEST: PAKISTAN ARMY".

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Raja Farhat Abbas

Aug 26, 2016 02:12am

@Aisha ...This talent protects our nation.Zindabad our armed Warriors.

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Raja Farhat Abbas

Aug 26, 2016 02:14am

@Khan-Haqiqi ...All Pakistan love our armed forces,just a few like yourself have a problem for reasons only you know.

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Worth_Commenting

Aug 26, 2016 02:31am

As proven over and over again, the Pakistani military is the best trained military machine in the world. And yes, please train our olympian shooters next time :)

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Kamal2

Aug 26, 2016 02:46am

thanks brilliance

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sajjad akbar

Aug 26, 2016 03:08am

Well done, keep it up!

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factor

Aug 26, 2016 03:29am

We are proud Pakistanis.

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Cavalier

Aug 26, 2016 03:51am

Excellent. Complete nation is so proud. Thank you for protecting us and making us proud.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Aug 26, 2016 05:14am

Long live Pakistan Army Pakistan Zindabad

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Gus

Aug 26, 2016 05:34am

which all countries ?

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Azhar Jamil

Aug 26, 2016 06:41am

Our soldiers are professional so pride for the nation.

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IMTIAZ ALI KHAN

Aug 26, 2016 06:43am

@Dev I was thinking the same, but Army is not responsible for everything. It is Politicians who have to do this, but they can't because of illiteracy among them and they are there for their own self gains. God please give sense to Pak people so we can become prosperous.

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Meher

Aug 26, 2016 07:48am

Thats better than getting an olympic medal...congrats!!

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Aug 26, 2016 07:53am

What are the other 14 countries?

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Blue Chip

Aug 26, 2016 08:00am

Bravo team Pakistan. It seems they have gained immense sniping experience by shooting terrorists in on going operations.

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Adnan Mazher Khan

Aug 26, 2016 08:33am

Good one

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Kamal2

Aug 26, 2016 08:33am

@Uncle_Sam army boy da best

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Kabeela Khan

Aug 26, 2016 09:03am

@Dev Valid suggestion.

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Abdullah

Aug 26, 2016 09:15am

@ukz Ber Because these are MEN AT THEIR BEST

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shahzad ameer

Aug 26, 2016 09:19am

Real Hero's Pakistan Army Zindabad Pakistan Paindabad

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mhw

Aug 26, 2016 09:29am

Good. i am happy my Tax correctly utilize.

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SHOAIB

Aug 26, 2016 10:00am

Many Congrats Pakistan. Live long. Cheers

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Babar Ali

Aug 26, 2016 10:03am

Well done boys

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kanwarch

Aug 26, 2016 10:08am

Pakistan Army Zindabad

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Aimal

Aug 26, 2016 10:20am

@Uz : Mostly very small countries like North Korea etc.

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Pak sur zameen

Aug 26, 2016 10:34am

Whoa!.. "42 snipers from 15 countries including Pakistan, China, Russia, France, the Republic of Belarus, Hungary and Israel took part in the competition..." ... Great job Pakistan Army!

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Masood

Aug 26, 2016 10:37am

Great people Awesome army!! Trains with there heart and soul! Make us all proud!

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neutral

Aug 26, 2016 10:39am

Glory for those who believe in National pride, hard training ,dedication, obey and command and discpline. They are the real representatives and heros of the Nation.

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Shekhar Singh

Aug 26, 2016 10:48am

@Nadeem update your knowledge. They can participate. They have participated. Rajya wardhan singh rathod and vijay kumar both olympic silver medalists were army officers.

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Ahmar Qureshi

Aug 26, 2016 10:56am

Superior than achieving any Olympics' Golds, Silver or Bronze. Pakistan Armed Forces the Best of the Best! Simply the Greatest of All!

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Zaki Usmani

Aug 26, 2016 11:08am

@Aimal .. Wrong !!! Countries like China, France and Russia also participated. Please don't try to subdue this great success. Please Visit http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1002635.shtml and get yourself rectified. Pakistan Zindabad !!!

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Mujtaba

Aug 26, 2016 11:08am

A total of 42 gunmen from 15 countries including Belarus, France, Hungary, Israel and Pakistan took part Source: http://english.chinamil.com.cn/view/2016-08/25/content_7225746.htm

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AMAN

Aug 26, 2016 12:14pm

I am proud of you guys.

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Riaz

Aug 26, 2016 12:26pm

Well done Pakistan armed forces.....very proud of these guys....consistent performers.

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Qambar Ali

Aug 26, 2016 12:28pm

its great that the armed forces are bringing laurels for the nation

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Mazhar

Aug 26, 2016 12:53pm

Proud ... respect

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Tariq

Aug 26, 2016 12:57pm

I am just keep pressing the "recommend" button for every comment. good job pak fauj

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Amigo4444

Aug 26, 2016 01:31pm

@Sarai Alamgir . Precisely!

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Junaid

Aug 26, 2016 02:09pm

It's with talent like this that the Pakistani armed forces won the war against terrorism (yes, for all practical intents and purposes, it has).

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Afroza Sultana

Aug 26, 2016 03:05pm

Please participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and win a medal in shooting.

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Saleem Amjad

Aug 26, 2016 03:21pm

Pakistan Army, Shandar, Zabardast, Zindabad.

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Syed Javed Akbar

Aug 26, 2016 03:26pm

@Aisha They can, only if Pakistan Sports Board requests Army to train civilian shooters.

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Syed Javed Akbar

Aug 26, 2016 03:35pm

Our soldiers have made us feel proud thrice within a span of one year, Army won gold medal in Cambrian Patrol competition in UK just last year and Air Force's C 130 aircraft won Royal International Air Tattoo Show last month in UK.

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Darakshan Aftab

Aug 26, 2016 06:00pm

Love u Pakistan

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saqib nazir

Aug 26, 2016 09:51pm

pak army.... buck up

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ali

Aug 27, 2016 03:17pm

@Sarai Alamgir please note there is no mention of how many nations were participating .