ISLAMABAD, 14 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Army has won a silver medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales, United Kingdom, extending its medal-winning record at the prestigious international military competition to five consecutive years. The Pakistani contingent comprised one officer and seven soldiers from the 59 Punjab Regiment and participated in the demanding exercise held from October 2 to 13. This year’s competition brought together 140 teams from 36 countries to test their physical endurance, tactical expertise, navigation skills, teamwork and ability to operate under challenging conditions. The latest achievement adds to Pakistan Army’s impressive performance in previous editions, with the country winning silver medals in 2022 and 2023, followed by gold medals in 2024 and 2025. Widely regarded as one of the toughest military patrolling competitions, Cambrian Patrol evaluates participants’ ability to make tactical decisions, navigate difficult terrain and complete demanding tasks under pressure. The Indian Army’s Assam Regiment also participated in this year’s competition and secured a gold medal, placing among the 10 teams awarded the top honour. Following the Pakistani contingent’s success, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Mohammad Faisal, hosted the silver medal-winning team at the Pakistan High Commission in London. During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated the officers and soldiers on their achievement and discussed their experiences during the exercise. The reception provided an opportunity for the contingent to share its experiences with officials and staff at the diplomatic mission.