Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had extolled the efforts of the civil armed forces in a bid to end the menace of smuggling.

According to details, the premier chaired a meeting in Islamabad to commend the performance of the civil armed forces in combating smuggling. On this occasion, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir attended the meeting as a special guest.

The prime minister praised the law enforcement agencies for their efforts in reducing smuggling, saying that it's the first time in the country's history that a significant decline has been seen in smuggling cases.

Despite challenging circumstances, PM Shehbaz expressed pride in the personnel who had made sacrifices in the war against smuggling.

He paid tribute to the martyrs who have lost their lives in this fight, saying that their efforts have resulted in a significant increase in national revenue.

PM Shehbaz assured that his government will continue to provide full support to the civil armed forces.

The PM directed that the civil armed forces be equipped with modern technology and weapons to enhance their capabilities.

– SIFC assures Chinese firm of investment facilitation in mining sector –

Meanwhile, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) apex committee on Saturday assured a Chinese firm of providing facilitation for investment in the mining sector.

According to details, PM Shehbaz chaired the meeting, attended by the four chief ministers, information minister, finance minister, interior minister and defence minister. The committee expressed interest in increasing investment in the mining and minerals sector during a briefing on Pakistan's mining sector.

Participants were also informed about additional investment plans. The briefing also covered the matter in line with fool-proof security of Chinese citizens working in Pakistan. It was said that China had invested over $65 billion in energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan.